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Corbin Carroll Corbin Carroll Undergoes elbow surgery Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 4:50 PM Carroll underwent surgery Thursday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. Analysis: Carroll dealt with a bit of elbow discomfort during the regular season, but the issue was never serious enough to warrant a trip to the IL. His symptoms began to worsen shortly after the regular season ended, so he chose to treat the issue with surgery. The 26-year-old is hopeful to resume swinging a bat sometime in early December.
Zack Kelly Zack Kelly Passes through waivers Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 2:46 PM The Red Sox outrighted Kelly (elbow) to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Analysis: Kelly has the ability to elect free agency, and he's expected to do so in the coming days, per Cotillo. The right-handed reliever has spent parts of the last five seasons with the Red Sox, authoring a 4.04 ERA and 127:58 K:BB across 131.1 frames. Kelly ended the 2026 season on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Yilber Diaz Yilber Diaz Outrighted to Triple-A Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 2:40 PM The Tigers outrighted Diaz to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. Analysis: Diaz was scrubbed from the Tigers' 40-man roster earlier this week, but he's cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The right-handed hurler has made four starts and nine relief appearances at the big-league level, collecting a 6.27 ERA and 26:20 K:BB across 37.1 frames.
Robert Stock Robert Stock Re-signs with Mets on MLB deal Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 2:37 PM The Mets re-signed Stock to a one-year contract Friday. Analysis: Stock underwent surgery in March for thoracic outlet syndrome but made a rapid recovery, returning to pitch in June and earning a call-up to the majors in August. He made seven starts and one relief appearance for the Mets, logging a 5.93 ERA and 29:15 K:BB over 30.1 innings. Stock will turn 37 later this month.
Jose Tena Jose Tena Back to Cleveland via waivers Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 2:02 PM The Guardians claimed Tena off waivers from the Nationals on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Tena was dealt from Cleveland to Washington at the 2024 trade deadline, and he's now returned to his original organization. The 25-year-old infielder slashed only .222/.302/.370 with seven home runs over 114 contests with the Nationals in 2026. Tena does not have minor-league options remaining, so the Guardians are unable to send him to the minors without passing him through waivers first.
Kyle Nicolas Kyle Nicolas Loses spot on 40-man roster Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:58 PM The Nationals designated Nicolas for assignment Friday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports. Analysis: The club needed to free up a spot on its 40-man roster for the addition of Reiver Sanmartin, who was acquired via trade Friday. Nicolas is a hard thrower with a fastball velocity in the 85th percentile in 2026, but he's bounced around over the past year, spending time in four different organizations.
Flipped to Giants in trade Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:42 PM The Giants acquired Cranz from the Nationals on Friday in exchange for Reiver Sanmartin, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Cranz is a 23-year-old reliever who really struggled during his time at Triple-A Rochester in 2026, collecting a 13.11 ERA and 9:13 K:BB over 11.2 innings. However, he posted a 2.98 ERA and 67:19 K:BB in 42.1 frames between High-A Wilmington and Double-A Harrisburg.
Reiver Sanmartin Reiver Sanmartin Traded to Nationals on Friday Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:36 PM The Nationals acquired Sanmartin from the Giants on Friday in exchange for Robert Cranz, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Sanmartin was removed from the Giants' 40-man roster earlier this week, and now he's headed to a new organization. The 30-year-old holds a career 5.37 ERA, 18.8 percent strikeout rate and 10.3 percent walk rate over parts of five major-league seasons, but he has induced grounders at a 55.1 percent clip over that span.
Hobie Harris Hobie Harris Lands with Royals as NRI Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:18 PM The Royals signed Harris to a minor-league contract Friday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Analysis: Harris missed the first half of the 2026 season with a forearm injury before returning to post a 2.55 ERA and 27:16 K:BB over 24.2 innings with Triple-A Worcester in the Red Sox organization. The 33-year-old reliever's lone big-league experience came in 2023 with the Nationals, when he held a 5.12 ERA in 16 outings.
Impressive season continues in AFL Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 11:30 AM Gomez is slashing .300/.378/.425 with four stolen bases and a 4:9 BB:K over his first 11 games in the Arizona Fall League. Analysis: Gomez -- who doesn't turn 18 until December -- is the second-youngest player to ever play in the AFL, and he's the youngest ever to be named to the AFL Fall Stars Game. Signed out of Venezuela for $2.9 million in January, Gomez dazzled in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, hitting .361/.467/.653 with nine home runs, 15 steals and a 28:19 BB:K. He's a long way from the big leagues, but Gomez has quickly established himself as one of the best young outfield prospects in baseball.
Jacob Young Jacob Young Inks contract extension with Nats Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 9:31 AM The Nationals and Young avoided arbitration by agreeing to a four-year, $23 million contract extension Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. The deal includes an $8 million club option for 2031. Analysis: Young had been eligible for salary arbitration for the first time, but his new deal buys out all of his arbitration years and at least one year of free agency. The 27-year-old Young is regarded as one of the best defensive center fielders in the game, and he had the best offensive season of his career in 2026, slashing .252/.318/.390 with 10 home runs and 18 stolen bases.
Meeting with MLB teams Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 8:10 AM Oda met with the Phillies and Mets on Thursday and is scheduled for meetings with the Cardinals, Blue Jays, Astros, Yankees and other clubs Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. Analysis: The 18-year-old Oda was the first overall pick in the Nippon Professional Baseball Draft in October, but the young pitching phenom plans to forego NPB and begin an MLB career. He will be eligible to sign Jan. 15 when the next international signing period opens, assuming that period isn't canceled as a result of the impending CBA expiration.
Levi Stoudt Levi Stoudt Signs minor-league deal with Tampa Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 8:22 PM Stoudt (undisclosed) inked a minor-league deal with the Rays on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Analysis: Stoudt combined to record a 0.79 ERA with 23 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in 17 appearances, including two starts, between Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley while with the Phillies organization. Stoudt last pitched June 7 before suffering an undisclosed injury. The right-handed pitcher's deal with Tampa Bay includes an invitation to major-league spring training, and he'll look to earn a spot on the team's 40-man roster ahead of the 2027 campaign.
Alec Marsh Alec Marsh Grabs NRI pact from White Sox Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 12:08 PM The White Sox signed Marsh (shoulder) to a minor-league contract Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Analysis: Marsh has not pitched since 2024 due to shoulder issues and is still working his way back from October 2025 labrum surgery. It's unclear what kind of limitations he might have during spring training, but Marsh could provide viable rotation depth in 2027 if he can bounce back from a health perspective. The 28-year-old logged a 4.53 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 123:39 K:BB over 129 innings for the Royals in 2024.
Rudy Martin Jr. Rudy Martin Jr. Back with Toronto as NRI Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 9:18 AM The Blue Jays re-signed Martin to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports. Analysis: Martin elected free agency earlier this week after being removed from the Blue Jays' 40-man roster, but he's found his way back into the organization and has been invited to spring training as a non-roster invitee. The speedy Martin reached the majors for the first time this season, going hitless in three plate appearances.
Zak Kent Zak Kent Released by Nationals Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:53 PM The Nationals released Kent on Wednesday. Analysis: Kent was scrubbed from the 40-man roster recently and is now out of the organization altogether. The right-handed reliever permitted 13 runs (10 earned) over 16.1 innings while in the majors this past season.
Sawyer Gipson-Long Sawyer Gipson-Long Cut loose by Detroit Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:02 PM The Tigers released Gipson-Long on Monday. Analysis: After posting a 7.18 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 26:6 K:BB across 31.1 innings for Detroit in 2025, he opened the 2026 campaign on the injured list due to an oblique issue and was optioned to Triple-A Toledo once healthy. The right-hander spent the full season at Triple-A, struggling to a 5.52 ERA over 108 innings while working out of the rotation.
Bradley Blalock Bradley Blalock Released by Marlins Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 6:03 PM The Marlins released Blalock on Tuesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports. Analysis: Blalock spent the majority of the 2026 season at Triple-A Jacksonville, where he posted a 5.56 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 110 innings. He is expected to pursue an opportunity overseas.
Javier Assad Javier Assad Option declined, but staying put Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 1:07 PM The Cubs declined Assad's $3.3 million club option for 2027 on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Assad remains in the organization and is arbitration-eligible, so the Cubs will simply look to bring him back at a lesser salary. The 29-year-old swingman delivered solid contributions again this season, posting a 3.63 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 63:27 K:BB over 94.1 innings covering 11 starts and 17 relief outings.
Edwin Uceta Edwin Uceta Recovering from shoulder surgery Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 11:34 AM Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said Tuesday that Uceta underwent arthroscopic right shoulder surgery in October and will be shelved for at least the first couple months of next season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Analysis: Uceta pitched in only four rehab games in 2026 because of a right shoulder impingement and subscapularis strain. He tried unsuccessfully to rehab the injury before eventually going under the knife. Uceta pitched high-leverage innings for the Rays in 2024 and 2025 and could do so again, but it's no guarantee he'll be the same pitcher post-op.