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Giants Claim Reliever Joel Kuhnel Off Brewers' Waivers

San Francisco picked up the 31-year-old as a September audition to evaluate a sinker-heavy, out-of-options arm for a possible bullpen role in 2027.

Braves Promote Blake Burkhalter and Kyle Farmer, Option Burkhalter After One-Game Debut

Yankees Claim RHP John Schreiber Off Royals’ Waivers

Cubs Designate Veteran Lefty Hoby Milner For Assignment

Garrett Crochet’s 2030 Opt-Out Voided After 120-Day Injured-List Stint

Blue Jays Sign Justin Topa To Minor‑League Deal

Yankees Weigh Moving Top Prospect Carlos Lagrange to the Bullpen

Mets Pause A.J. Minter’s Rehab After Left-Hip Discomfort

Nationals Agree to Deal With Reliever Max Kranick, Pending Physical

Rangers Agree to Minor-League Deal With Reliever Ryan Brasier

Twins Reuniting With Taylor Rogers on Reported One-Year, $2 Million Deal

Mexico Confirms Kirk and Arozarena as WBC Roster Nears Completion

Cubs Agree to Deal With Reliever Hunter Harvey, Pending Physical

Yankees Sign RHP Drake Fellows to Minor-League Deal

Dodgers Finalize Three-Year, $69 Million Deal With Closer Edwin Díaz

Yankees Make First Rule 5 Pick Since 2011, Add Cardinals RHP Cade Winquest

Reds Bring Back Closer Emilio Pagán on Reported Two-Year, $20 Million Deal

Braves Re-Sign Joel Payamps on One-Year, $2.25 Million Deal

Phillies Shut Down José Alvarado With Forearm Strain for Remainder of Regular Season

Astros Sign Matt Bowman to Minor League Deal After Orioles Release