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Ragsdale

There is obviously an extreme lack of optimism around the league about Manoah returning from Tommy John as a useful pitcher. He was due roughly $2.5 million in arbitration and then he still would have been under control for 2027, but the Braves still said no. That he averaged just 91 mph with his fastball during his rehab stint at the end of the year likely has a lot to do with it. As for Ragsdale, he was just claimed from the Orioles earlier this week, and he’ll surely have the chance to stick around on a minor league deal.

Deja vu. The Braves previously claimed Ragsdale off waivers from the Orioles on Sept. 17, DFA’d him on Sept. 22 and watched him get reclaimed by Baltimore on Sept. 25. Ragsdale, 27, was previously a Giants prospect who had a 5.22 ERA and a 77/48 K/BB in 89 2/3 innings in Triple-A last season. His strikeout rates were considerably better previously, and there’s still a chance his fastball, curve and splitter could make him a fifth starter or useful reliever. He has options remaining, so he’ll probably open 2026 in Triple-A.

Ragsdale’s removal from Baltimore’s 40-man roster at the outset of the offseason isn’t a total shock after he was lit up in a pair of late-season relief appearances. The 27-year-old former pitching prospect could attract some interest on waivers.

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for Ragsdale, who finds himself back in Baltimore’s bullpen for the final weekend of the regular season just a couple days after being claimed off waivers from Atlanta. The 27-year-old rookie was hit hard earlier this month in his big-league debut. He’ll likely pitch in mop-up duty this weekend against the Yankees.

The Orioles claimed Ragsdale off waivers from the Giants in August, lost him to the Braves on waivers a week ago after one major league appearance and now have him back. Ragsdale’s one appearance for the Orioles, when he gave up eight runs in three innings, is his lone MLB experience. He’ll surely go back on waivers next month, but the Orioles will hope to keep him in the organization.

Ragsdale has been removed from Atlanta’s 40-man roster to make room for veteran starter Charlie Morton. The 27-year-old former prospect was claimed off waivers from the Orioles last week.

Ragsdale heads to Atlanta as organizational depth after being cast off earlier this week by the Orioles after allowing eight runs over three innings last weekend in his major-league debut.

Ragsdale has been removed from Baltimore’s 40-man roster after being lit up in his big-league debut for eight runs over three innings on Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Ragsdale will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game. The 27-year-old pitching prospect was claimed off waivers from the Giants in early August. He’s posted an encouraging 3.47 ERA across seven appearances (five starts) for Triple-A Norfolk.

Ragsdale will heads to Triple-A Norfolk as a developmental project for Baltimore. The 27-year-old was removed from San Francisco’s 40-man roster earlier this week after struggling to an inflated 5.37 ERA across 65 1/3 innings (18 appearances, 14 starts).