Marlins infielder Jack Winkler went unclaimed on waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. The 26-year-old neither has the service time nor the previous career outright to decline the assignment. He’ll remain with the team after being designated for assignment on Monday when the Fish claimed outfielder Joey Wiemer off … [Read more...] about Marlins Outright Jack Winkler
Cardinals Claim Anthony Veneziano From Marlins
The Cardinals claimed reliever Anthony Veneziano off waivers from the Marlins, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. He’s been optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Miami had designated him for assignment last week when they promoted outfielder Jakob Marsee. Veneziano is a 6’5″ lefty who has made 38 MLB appearances over the past three years. He has a combined 3.93 … [Read more...] about Cardinals Claim Anthony Veneziano From Marlins
Marlins Release Matt Mervis, Rob Brantly
The Marlins have released first baseman Matt Mervis and catcher Rob Brantly, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. Both had been in the majors earlier this season but were playing with the Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville after passing through waivers unclaimed and thus being removed from the 40-man roster. Mervis, 27, got some Miami fans excited with an early-season … [Read more...] about Marlins Release Matt Mervis, Rob Brantly
Marlins Designate Jack Winkler For Assignment
The Marlins announced that infielder Jack Winkler has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man move for their previously reported claim of outfielder Joey Wiemer off waivers. More to come. … [Read more...] about Marlins Designate Jack Winkler For Assignment
Astros Acquire John Rooney From Marlins
The Astros have acquired left-hander John Rooney in a trade with the Marlins, as relayed by Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Marlins are receiving cash considerations in return. Rome adds that Rooney will join the team today, and that right-hander Luis Contreras was optioned to Triple-A in order to make room for Rooney on the active roster. Houston has a 40-man roster … [Read more...] about Astros Acquire John Rooney From Marlins