Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. McCormick and four other Astros had been placed on outright waivers earlier this week. With more than three years of MLB service time, McCormick had the right to reject the assignment. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz had … [Read more...] about Astros’ Chas McCormick Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency
13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Thirteen players have received a qualifying offer this year, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The list is as follows: Kyle Tucker, OF, Cubs Kyle Schwarber, OF/DH, Phillies Bo Bichette, SS/2B, Blue Jays Framber Valdez, LHP, Astros Dylan Cease, RHP, Padres Ranger Suarez, LHP, Phillies Edwin Diaz, RHP, Mets Zac Gallen, RHP, D-backs Shota Imanaga, LHP, Cubs Michael King, RHP, … [Read more...] about 13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Orioles To Claim Pedro León
The Orioles have claimed outfielder Pedro León off waivers from the Astros, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. It was reported earlier this week that Houston had put several players on waivers, including León, as they looked to clear out some roster space. The O’s will need to make space on their 40-man roster to make the move official. Baltimore is taking a flier on a … [Read more...] about Orioles To Claim Pedro León
Astros Put Five Players On Outright Waivers
The Astros have put five players on outright waivers, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. They are outfielders Chas McCormick, Kenedy Corona and Pedro León, left-hander John Rooney and right-hander Luis Garcia. Michael Schwab of The Ice Box reported on McCormick earlier today. Some roster maintenance was inevitable for the Astros. They had a large number of injuries in 2025, … [Read more...] about Astros Put Five Players On Outright Waivers
Astros, Peter Lambert Agree To Minor League Deal
The Astros are in agreement with right-hander Peter Lambert on a minor league contract, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The 28-year-old returns stateside after a season in Japan with the Yakult Swallows. Lambert made 21 starts in his only year in Nippon Professional Baseball. He allowed a 4.26 earned run average across 116 1/3 innings. That’s not an especially … [Read more...] about Astros, Peter Lambert Agree To Minor League Deal