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Zac Reininger

ATH Relief Pitcher #20

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Athletics signed RHP Zac Reininger to a minor league contract.

No word yet on whether or not the 29-year-old right-hander will also receive an invite to spring training, though it is likely. Reininger pitched in 25 games at the big league level for the Tigers during the 2019 season, compiling an 8.68 ERA, 2.14 WHIP and 17/16 K/BB ratio over 28 innings of work. He’ll function as organizational bullpen depth for the A’s.
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Drew Romo

CWS Catcher #3

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White Sox sent C Drew Romo outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

Romo was designated for assignment last week, but cleared waivers and will be sent to Triple-A. The former catcher of the future for the Rockies has now been designated for assignment three times this offseason and will try to impress the White Sox in spring training so they decide to keep him around.

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SF Giants' Baer 'proud' of Bay Area hosting SB LX

February 2, 2026 11:37 AM

Just beyond Oracle Park, San Francisco Giants President Larry Baer sits down with Dan Patrick ahead of Super Bowl LX, where they discuss the state of modern stadiums, what he values about the city, and much more.

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Jairo Iriarte

CWS Relief Pitcher #58

White Sox sent RHP Jairo Iriarte outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

The 24-year-old was designated for assignment last week, but cleared waivers and will remain with the White Sox. He will also get an invitation to spring training, but he’s a long shot to make the team after pitching to a 7.24 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, and a 48/37 K/BB ratio over 46 innings in Triple-A last year.

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Max Schuemann

ATH Shortstop #12

Athletics designated INF Max Schuemann for assignment

The A’s needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for recently claimed Andy Ibanez, so Schuemann was let go. The 28-year-old can play all over the diamond, but he has hit just .212/.306/.297 in 672 MLB plate appearances. His minor league track record is better, and his defensive versatility might win him some fans in another organization.

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Ben Rortvedt

LAD Catcher #47

Dodgers claimed C Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Reds.

Rortvedt signed a $1.25 million contract with the Dodfers before he was put on waivers back in November. They probably thought the contract would keep anybody from claiming him, but the Reds did. Then the Reds designated Rortvedt for assignment when they signed Eugenio Suarez, so Rortvedt is now back with the Dodgers.

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Kyle Farmer

ATL 2nd Baseman #6

Braves signed INF Kyle Farmer to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Farmer hit just .227/.280/.365 with eight home runs in 300 plate appearances for the Rockies in 2025 before his $4 million team option was declined. He has been a useful bench piece for a few years since he can play anywhere on the field and is a .247 career hitter. He’ll try to win a spot on Atlanta’s bench.

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Bryan Ramos

STL Infield

Cardinals claimed 3B Bryan Ramos off waivers from the Orioles.

Ramos was traded to the Orioles earlier this week and then designated for assignment just a couple of days later. The 23-year-old hit .216/.309/.396 in Triple-A last season, but he posted impressive exit velocities and could get a chance at playing time on a rebuilding Cardinals team.

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Andy Ibáñez

ATH Infield #77

Athletics claimed INF Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Dodgers.

Ibáñez signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Dodgers in the middle of January, but was designated for assignment less than a month later. The 32-year-old hit .239/.301/.352 for the Tigers last season and could platoon with Jeff McNeil this upcoming season, getting his starts mainly against left-handed pitchers.

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Ryan Brasier

TEX Relief Pitcher #54

Rangers signed RHP Ryan Brasier to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Brasier pitched just 26 innings for the Cubs last season, thanks to a groin injury. He posted a 4.50 ERA, but his underlying metrics were more promising, and he was undone by an elevated .321 BABIP. If Brasier is healthy following his groin injury, he has a good chance to win a bullpen job.

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William Olson

DET Pitcher #45
Detroit Free Press’ Evan Petzold reports that Reese Olson (shoulder) might not be ready to start the season.

Olson strained his shoulder in July and had resumed throwing in December, but it now appears that he may not be ready to start the season. If Olson were to be delayed to start the season, that would mean that Drew Anderson and Troy Melton would battle for the fifth starter spot in Detroit.
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Owen Miller

CHC Shortstop #11

Cubs signed INF Owen Miller to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The 29-year-old is a .238/.287/.342 hitter with 15 homers and a 21.3 percent strikeout rate in 1,032 MLB plate appearances, but he can play a few positions around the infield and has been a solid minor league hitter over his career. He could provide infield depth at a few spots if he wins a minor league job.

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