Astros Sign Enyel De Los Santos, Designate Luis Contreras For Assignment
The Astros have signed right-hander Enyel De Los Santos to a major league deal.Fellow righty Nick Hernandez has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding active roster move.
Jack Winkler has been outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville after going unclaimed on waivers. The 26-year-old infielder lacks the service time to decline the assignment.
Jonathan Heasley returns to the Royals organization after signing a minor league contract. He last pitched in 2023, dealing with injuries and a challenging ERA.
The Orioles have claimed right-hander Rico Garcia off waivers from the Mets, indicating a strategic move as they manage roster vacancies from trade deadline dealings.
Bird was optioned to Triple-A after struggling in his appearances, recording a 27.00 ERA over three games with the Yankees, surrendering six runs in just two innings.
Brooks, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Friars in the offseason and was selected to the big league roster in the middle of June, holding a spot for about six weeks but without much playing time.
The Cardinals claimed lefty 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.
Forrest Wall Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With Padres
Outfielder Forrest Wall has opted out of his minor league deal with the Padres and is ticketed for free agency, signaling his ongoing quest for stability in the majors.
