Rumor Wire
MLB Rumors
The latest MLB trade talk, contract reporting, free-agency movement, and roster decisions from the In The Rafters newsroom.
Matt Chapman to have season-ending surgery
The Giants third baseman will undergo surgery Tuesday for a hernia and core muscle tear.
Yesavage heading to specialist for knee meniscus issue
The Blue Jays rookie pitcher moves from injured list to further evaluation in Texas.
Byron Buxton sidelined with hip injury, recovery slower than expected
Minnesota's center fielder has not resumed baseball activities since hitting the 10-day IL on July 29.
Rays designate Steven Wilson for assignment
The reliever, acquired from Chicago alongside Yoendrys Gómez, never pitched for Tampa Bay.
Royals Claim Luke Little, Option to Triple-A
Kansas City adds a left-handed arm to its farm system while moving Luinder Avila to the 60-day IL.
Cardinals Outrights Tink Hence to FCL
The once-prominent prospect clears waivers after a week on the DFA list.
Red Sox Release LHP Joe La Sorsa
The 28-year-old left-hander becomes a free agent after Boston's roster reduction.
Luke Raley out for season with flexor surgery
The Mariners right fielder will miss the stretch run and playoffs.
Hunter Greene Returned to Injured List With Right Elbow Soreness
The Reds pitcher misses time again from the same elbow that sidelined him for the first three-plus months of the season.
Guardians Designate Gabriel Arias for Assignment
Cleveland clears a 40-man spot for prospect Angel Genao's major league call-up.
Blue Jays claim Matt Waldron off waivers
Toronto adds a right-hander to its September rotation while clearing roster space.
Rangers Activate Cody Bradford From 60-Day IL
The left-hander returns after 13 months away from an elbow procedure.
Yankees promote George Lombard Jr.
The top prospect fills an open 40-man roster spot as New York pushes into the stretch run.
Mariners Designate Stuart Fairchild For Assignment
Seattle moves on from the outfielder three days after calling him up to replace Luke Raley .
Mets designate Bryce Conley for assignment
The move is part of a series of roster adjustments following the team's deadline sales.
Royals Designate Strahm, Velazquez for Assignment
Kansas City clears roster spots with Bobby Witt Jr. returning from injury.
Alec Burleson stays put, homers in Cardinals win
The first baseman drew deadline interest but remained in St. Louis, then went deep twice in the team's victory over New York.
MLB deadline: beyond the marquee trades
The headline deals grab attention, but secondary trades often reshape contender rotations and benches.
Pirates Acquire Weaver from Mets
Pittsburgh adds a veteran reliever at the deadline while dealing away a prospect.
Rays Call Up Catcher Kenny Piper
Tampa Bay promoted Piper to make his MLB debut Tuesday at Coors Field against Michael Lorenzen .
Rockies, Moniak agree to two-year, $16.25M extension
The left fielder locks in his future in Colorado as the stretch run enters its final month.
Braves designate Jorge Mateo for assignment
Atlanta clears roster space for Ha-Seong Kim's arrival and Sean Murphy's return from the injured list.
Padres trade Mayfield, Wolf to Tigers for Mize
San Diego swaps a young outfielder and prospect for an injury-prone starting pitcher.
Rangers Designate Chris Martin for Assignment
The veteran reliever was activated from the injured list only to be immediately removed from the 40-man roster.
Clay Holmes trade expected before deadline
The Mets are in active talks to move their starter ahead of today's cutoff.
Padres, Phillies in mix for Giants starter Ray
Robbie Ray is drawing trade interest from contenders in the stretch run.
Dodgers reacquire catcher Ben Rortvedt from Mets
Los Angeles swaps out a recently designated pitcher to bring back the former prospect.
Giants claim Buddy Kennedy off waivers from Mariners
San Francisco moves reliever Matt Gage to the 60-day IL to make room.
Marlins fielding trade interest in Stowers, Hicks
Miami is in talks on two young roster pieces as the club surges back into contention.
Mets designate MJ Melendez for assignment
The left fielder clears roster space as New York makes September depth moves.
White Sox acquire Luis Castillo from Mariners
Chicago trades Seranthony Domínguez and prospects to Seattle for the veteran starter.
Dodgers designate Cole Irvin for assignment
Los Angeles clears a roster spot by moving on from the veteran right-hander.
Orioles Open to Buy or Sell at Deadline
Baltimore enters the stretch 1.5 games back of a wild card spot after a 15-8 July.
Twins add Minter, Kremer; pursuing right-handed relievers
Minnesota has payroll room to continue shopping ahead of the deadline.
Orioles’ Selby Out for Season After Labrum Surgery
Baltimore loses a prospect to a right shoulder procedure with recovery extending into 2027.
Will Vest out for season after elbow surgery
Detroit's reliever will miss the stretch run after undergoing procedures on his elbow and hip.
This wire is assembled from published In The Rafters reporting and mixes developing reports with roster-movement context. Finalized moves also roll into the Transactions board.