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John Curtiss

AZ Relief Pitcher #46

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Mets optioned RHP John Curtiss to Triple-A Syracuse.

Curtiss has posted a respectable 4.08 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 11/6 K/BB ratio across 17 2/3 innings (13 appearances) this season in the majors. The 30-year-old righty, who is in his first season back after Tommy John surgery, should be back in New York in a few weeks.

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Seth Halvorsen

COL Relief Pitcher #54

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Rockies optioned RHP Seth Halvorsen to Triple-A Albuquerque

Halvorsen allowed 12 runs in five innings this spring and will start the season in the minors. There’s a chance he can work his way back into the closer’s role at some point this season.

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Source: Kevin Henry

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Rays say Pepiot injury not a cause for concern

March 24, 2026 02:53 PM

Eric Samulski looks into Rays SP Ryan Pepiot's surprise issue with hip inflammation, but notes Tampa Bay says it's nothing to be concerned about.

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Luis Gil

NYY Starting Pitcher #81

Yankees optioned RHP Luis Gil to Triple-A

We knew the Yankees were going to start the season with a four-man rotation because of the way their off-days were scheduled, so this isn’t a huge surprise. Gil will start in the minors so that he can remain stretched out. He had a fine enough spring, at least not walking many batters, but he is clearly the fifth starter in New York, which will be an issue for Gil when Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole return in April or May.

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Source: Greg Joyce

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Akil Baddoo

MIL Left Fielder #25

Brewers placed OF Akil Baddoo on the 60-day IL with a strained quad.

The Brewers needed a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired Jake Woodford, so Badoo will be moved to the 60-day IL after a solid spring.

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Trei Cruz

DET Center Fielder #40

Tigers optioned INF/OF Trei Cruz to Triple-A

Cruz was a long shot to win a roster spot, so this isn’t a huge surprise. He hit .279/.411/.456 in 127 minor league games in 2025 with 13 home runs and 17 steals. He can play multiple positions on the diamond and could be an option for the Tigers at some point in the season.

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Jace Jung

DET 3rd Baseman #17

Tigers optioned INF Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo

Jung handled himself well this spring, hitting .286/.405/.371 in 42 plate appearances. He also walked six times and struck out five times. He had a solid season at Triple-A in 2025, but he has not shown himself to be an MLB-ready hitter at this stage. Perhaps this year changes that.

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Wenceel Pérez

DET Right Fielder #46

Tigers optioned OF Wenceel Pérez to Triple-A Toledo.

It seems that Matt Vierling and Jahmai Jones have made the roster as the backup outfielders. Perez hit .244/.308/.430 in 100 games with the Tigers last year with 13 home runs and eight RBI. His lack of defensive versatility hurt him here, but if the Tigers need a strict outfielder during the season, Perez should get the call.

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Griff McGarry

PHI Relief Pitcher #25

Nationals returned Rule 5 pick RHP Griff McGarry to the Phillies.

McGarry was selected by the Nationals in the Rule 5 draft in December and needed to make the Opening Day roster to remain in the Nationals’ organization. However, he struck out six and walked five in 5 2/3 innings this spring and will now return to the Phillies’ minor league system.

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Source: Todd Zolecki

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K.C. Hunt

TB Starting Pitcher

Rays acquired RHP prospect K.C. Hunt from the Brewers in exchange for RHP Jake Woodford.

Woodford was in camp as a non-roster invitee, so the Rays were able to get something for him after he didn’t make the Opening Day roster. Hunt is a 25-year-old righty who hasn’t advanced beyond Double-A. Last year, he posted a 4.45 ERA in 121 1/3 innings at that level. He has a below-average fastball but a solid complement of breaking balls that the Rays will try to get the most out of.

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Jake Woodford

MIL Starting Pitcher #41

Brewers acquired RHP Jake Woodford from the Rays for RHP prospect K.C. Hunt.

Woodford was with the Rays as a non-roster invitee to spring training and did not make the Opening Day roster, so the Brewers swooped in before he was released. Woodford has some experience as a starter, but he made 22 appearances out of the bullpen for the Cardinals in 2025. He has a career 5.10 ERA in 256 MLB innings, so he could just be some healthy insurance for a Brewers staff that is dealing with a few injuries.

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Dylan Carlson

CHC Center Fielder #15

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Dylan Carlson has made the Cubs’ Opening Day roster.

With Seiya Suzuki (knee) landing on the injured list, there was a spot on the Opening Day roster. Carlson hit .304/.429/.413 in 56 plate appearances this spring with one home run and seven runs scored. He will strictly be a backup until Suzuki returns.

Source: Cubs Zone

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