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Matt Avery

WSH Starting Pitcher

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Nationals acquired RHP Matt Avery from the Cubs for LHP Ryan Buchter.

Neither is a serious prospect. Avery, 25, roomed with Ryan Zimmerman at Virginia. He had a 4.12 ERA and a 60/39 K/BB ratio in 74 1/3 innings as a reliever between Single-A Daytona and Double-A Tennessee last season. Buchter, 21, had a 2.59 ERA in 17 relief appearances between Rookie ball and the Sally League. It’s possible we’ll see Avery in the majors at some point of next year, but he’s unlikely to have success, even as a middle reliever.
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Jorbit Vivas

WSH 2nd Baseman #90

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Nationals acquired INF Jorbit Vivas from the Yankees for RHP Sean Paul Linan.

Vivas, 25, debuted with the Yankees in 2025, hitting .161 (9-for-56) with one homer and five RBI over 29 games. Vivas is out of minor league options, so it’s likely that the Nationals intend to carry him on the Opening Day roster.

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Sean Linan

NYY Starting Pitcher

Yankees acquired RHP Sean Paul Linan from the Nationals for INF Jorbit Vivas.

The Nationals had picked up Linan from the Dodgers in last season’s deadline deal for Alex Call. The 21-year-old hurler posted a 3.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a 106/33 K/BB ratio over 77 1/3 innings across three minor league levels in 2025.

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Hyeseong Kim

LAD 2nd Baseman #6
Dodgers optioned INF/OF Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Kim entered the spring as the favorite to start at second base while Tommy Edman was sidelined, so this one comes as a major surprise. Especially after he hit .407 (11-for-27) with a homer, six RBI and five stolen bases during Cactus League play. Santiago Espinal and Alex Freeland are expected to function in a platoon at the position now that Kim has been demoted.
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Jack Suwinski

LAD Center Fielder #65
Dodgers reassigned OF Jack Suwinski, INF/OF Nick Senzel and C Seby Zavala to minor league camp.

Suwinski had an impressive Cactus League season with his new ballclub, hitting .375 (3-for-8) with three homers and five RBI in his limited action, but he was never going to crack a crowded Opening Day roster. He’ll open the season as a regular in the lineup at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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Corbin Martin

CHC Relief Pitcher #48
Cubs reassigned RHPs Corbin Martin and Collin Snider and INF Jonathan Long to minor league camp.

Despite it being the final Sunday of spring training, there were no real surprises among this batch of cuts. The Cubs still have 38 players remaining in big league camp as they attempt to whittle down their roster in advance of Opening Day.
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Cade Gibson

MIA Relief Pitcher #58
Marlins optioned LHP Cade Gibson to Triple-A Jacksonville; Reassigned RHP Tyler Zuber to minor league camp.

Gibson’s demotion comes as a bit of a surprise, as the 27-year-old southpaw posted a strong 3.38 ERA over 34 2/3 innings out of the team’s bullpen during the 2025 campaign. His demotion opens a spot in the team’s Opening Day bullpen for Andrew Nardi to make his triumphant return after missing the entire 2025 season.
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Pedro Avila

CLE Relief Pitcher #60

Guardians re-signed RHP Pedro Avila to a minor league contract.

The 29-year-old hurler was released earlier in the week as he asked to explore other opportunities, but he ultimately decided that returning to the Guardians made the most sense for him. He’ll begin the season as extra bullpen depth at Triple-A Columbus.

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Codi Heuer

CLE Relief Pitcher #54

Guardians selected the contract of RHP Codi Heuer from Triple-A Columbus and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus.

The 29-year-old hurler earns a spot on the team’s 40-man roster, but he doesn’t win a spot in the club’s Opening Day bullpen. He’ll start out the season as extra depth at the Triple-A level and should be the next man up when the Guardians need a fresh arm.

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Kyle Bradish

BAL Starting Pitcher #38
Orioles’ manager Craig Albernaz announced his rotation to open the 2026 season on Sunday, with Kyle Bradish set to follow Trevor Rogers.

Rogers had already been announced as the Opening Day starter. Bradish will pitch on Saturday against the Twins with Shane Baz working the finale of that opening series. Chris Bassitt and Zach Eflin will then work the first two games against the Rangers.
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Mike Tauchman

NYM Right Fielder #18
Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza announced Sunday that Mike Tauchman has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee and will require surgery.

It’s a tough break for Tauchman who was having an outstanding spring and was well on his way to making the Mets’ Opening Day roster. The 35-year-old outfielder is going to be sidelined for at least 4-6 weeks. That paves the way for Carson Benge to open the season as the team’s starting right fielder.
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