#player-transactions

#player-transactions

Cruz gets a 40-man spot for the first time going into his age-27 season. The Tigers had left the former third-round pick unprotected in the past two offseasons. The switch-hitting infielder, the son of former big league outfielder José Cruz, earned his way onto the roster with a breakout year in the upper minors. Cruz hit .279/.411/.456 while leading all minor league hitters with 102 walks between the top two levels.

Thursday was a busy night around the league, and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. joined in on the fun, taking home the National League Comeback Player of the Year Award. After returning from a major ACL injury, Acuña got back in the swing of things pretty quickly. He ended 2025 with a .290 batting average, cranking 21 home runs and even stealing nine bases.

Now granted, Brian Snitker didn't really use him as an opener more than he did as a "Guy who can just go out and pitch until the wheels fall off in the third inning" but still, Blewett goes down as one of the many, many pitchers who took part in the cavalcade that was Atlanta's deployment of pitchers in 2025. Now it's time to take a look at how Blewett's short stint ended up going for him here in Atlanta.

There was a quartet of former Nats seen in action on the national stage. Three of whom were parted ways with during this season. Nathaniel Lowe, who was designated for assignment in mid-August, Amed Rosario, who was traded a week before the deadline for a pair of prospects, and Kyle Finnegan, who was also traded for a pair of prospects, were all seen in action.

With a strong nucleus of veterans and ascending young players, and the addition of several key free-agents, the Rams went into training camp with a deep and talented roster. So deep that veteran running back Ronnie Rivers and several recent draft picks were among 23 players waived on Tuesday as the Rams trimmed the roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players.

Corey Julks, having cleared waivers, has been sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte after being designated for assignment by the White Sox. With a .236 batting average in the majors, he has shown potential in the minors.

Marcus Smart is joining the Celtics' top rival, agreeing to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers once his buyout with the Wizards is finalized.

For the second year in a row the Red Sox will send three players to the MLB All-Star Game, with Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman, and Aroldis Chapman all earning nods.

Larry Nance Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 32-year-old forward averaged 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists last season.