"The Rays announced that right-hander Brian Van Belle went unclaimed on waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay had designated him for assignment last week when cutting their roster down to 40. Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports that Van Belle underwent elbow surgery that will cost him the entire 2026 season. The 29-year-old had finished the year on the injured list with what was initially diagnosed as elbow inflammation."
"Van Belle will remain in the farm system without occupying a 40-man roster spot next season. He could get a look in Spring Training in 2027. He's coming off a cumulative 3.17 ERA in 105 Triple-A innings between the Red Sox, Reds and Rays systems. Van Belle's fastball sits around 90 MPH, but he has a plus changeup and excellent control."
Brian Van Belle cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham, removing him from the 40-man roster. He underwent elbow surgery that will sideline him for the entire 2026 season after finishing the year on the injured list with what was initially diagnosed as elbow inflammation. The 29-year-old made a brief MLB debut with four appearances after being acquired in the three-team Zack Littell deadline deal, allowing five runs over 8 1/3 innings and recording one win. Van Belle posted a 3.17 ERA in 105 Triple-A innings across three organizations and features a near-90 mph fastball, a plus changeup, and strong control. He could receive a look in Spring Training 2027.
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