#mlb-transactions

#mlb-transactions

"Catchers usually trend below league average offensively, and Rortvedt's offensive numbers were passable enough, but the Rays felt it was time for a change after his bat disappeared."

The Guardians announced they have outrighted Vince Velasquez back to Triple-A Columbus, after short stint on the big league roster where he did not play.

In 15 games with the River Cats in 2025, Villar is slashing .368/.439/.439 in 66 plate appearances. His fit seems better than Schmitt, despite defensive weaknesses.

Perdomo's career has seen ups and downs; after a successful period previously, a serious elbow injury sidelined him, impacting his performance before being traded multiple times.

Players with at least three years of major league service time can reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency.

The Astros have signed infielder Short to a minor league deal with an invitation to big league camp, aiming to bolster their infield versatility.

The Red Sox's signing of Seby Zavala provides insurance for catcher depth, compensating for the potential loss of Reese McGuire and Danny Jansen to free agency.

Emmanuel Ramirez was released by the Blue Jays after being designated for assignment; his MLB experience includes 15 appearances and a high ERA.