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Victor Robles

WSH Center Fielder #16

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Victor Robles (back) has been cleared to play winter ball.

Robles had been sidelined since mid-June due to back spasms, but it sounds like he’s now finally fully healthy and ready to get some work in over the winter. As long as he’s healthy, it sounds like he’ll get another opportunity to compete for at-bat in the Nationals’ outfield to start the 2024 campaign.

Source: Mark Zuckerman

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Albert Suárez

BAL Relief Pitcher #49

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Orioles designated RHP Albert Suárez for assignment.

Someone needed to get the boot from the Orioles’ bullpen to accommodate the return of Ryan Helsley on Sunday, but it’s a bit surprising to see Suárez go. The 36-year-old hurler posted a respectable 3.46 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and a 6/5 K/BB ratio over 13 innings in his five appearances out of the O’s bullpen. With so many teams in need of quality bullpen arms, he could attract some interest on waivers.

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Who will play shortstop for Mets with Lindor hurt?

April 24, 2026 02:42 PM

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Ryan Helsley

BAL Relief Pitcher #21

Orioles activated RHP Ryan Helsley from the family medical emergency list.

Helsley had been away from the team since Wednesday. He’ll be active and available out of the O’s bullpen for Sunday’s showdown against the Red Sox should a save situation arise. Albert Suarez was designated for assignment in a corresponding move on Sunday.

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Javier Báez

DET Center Fielder #28
Javier Báez is not in the Tigers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Reds in Cincinnati.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine day of rest for the versatile 33-year-old. Báez is off to a decent start offensively in 2026, slashing .267/.291/.413 with a pair of homers, six RBI and one stolen base in his first 79 plate appearances. Matt Vierling will start in his place in center field and bat seventh against Rhett Lowder and the Reds on Sunday.
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Trevor Martin

TB Middle Reliever

Rays optioned RHP Trevor Martin to Triple-A Durham.

With Casey Legumina joining the team’s active roster on Sunday, someone needed to go to make room in the bullpen and unfortunately Martin was the odd man out this time around. The 25-year-old hurler registered a 6.23 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and a 4/1 K/BB ratio over 4 1/3 innings in his three appearances with the Rays. He’ll continue to function as extra bullpen depth at the Triple-A level.

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P.J. Higgins

CIN Catcher #96

Reds optioned C P.J. Higgins to Triple-A Louisville.

With Jose Trevino (back) returning from the injured list on Sunday, Higgins will return back to his regular role at Triple-A Louisville. Higgins, 32, hit .200 (2-for-10) with one RBI and a 4/1 K/BB ratio in 12 plate appearances during his stay with the big league club.

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Jose Trevino

CIN Catcher #35

Reds activated C Jose Trevino from the 10-day injured list.

The 33-year-old backstop had been shelved since April 8 due to a thoracic spine strain. He’ll resume his role as the backup behind Tyler Stephenson. P.J. Higgins was optioned back to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move on Sunday.

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Austin Slater

FA Left Fielder #15

Austin Slater has elected free agency.

The 33-year-old outfielder was designated for assignment on Wednesday. He passed through waivers unclaimed and rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Jacksonville, he’ll explore the open market instead. Slater hit just .174 (4-for-23) with one RBI and one stolen base in his limited action with the Marlins.

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Phil Maton

CHC Relief Pitcher #88

Cubs’ manager Craig Counsell told reporters on Saturday that Phil Maton will be activated from the injured list in the next day or two.

The right-hander is already with the team in Los Angeles and will either be activated on Sunday or Monday. Maton struggled through his first five outings with the team before landing on the injured list with right knee tendinitis on April 10. Given the current state of the Cubs’ bullpen though, he’ll almost immediately be thrust into high-leverage situations upon his return. He could be worth a look for those speculating on saves in deeper leagues.

Source: Phil Maton

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Spencer Strider

ATL Starting Pitcher #99

Spencer Strider (oblique) will make his third minor league rehab start on Sunday.

He’ll take the mound for Triple-A Gwinnett with the intention of pushing his pitch count to around 80 pitches after throwing 65 over 4 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball his last time out. If all goes well with this one, there’s a chance that he could then be cleared to join the Braves’ rotation as early as next weekend.

Source: Grant McAuley

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Diego Cartaya

FA Catcher #62

Giants released C Diego Cartaya.

The former top prospect had been stationed at High-A Eugene where he flailed to a miserable .107/.286/.214 slash line with one homer, one RBI and an unbelievable 23/6 K/BB ratio in just 35 plate appearances. He may need to explore opportunities overseas if he has any intentions of continuing his playing career.

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