Morning Briefing: Mets Make Flurry of Minor Roster Moves

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The Mets on Monday announced that they signed infielder Christian Cairo to a one-year major league contract. The Mets also announced the following additional roster moves on Monday:

Claimed right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and right-handed pitcher Pierson Ohl off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
Left-handed pitcher Phillip Abner has been claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles and right-handed pitcher Cameron Weston was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.
Outfielder Cristian Pache has been outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse.
Infielder Eric Wagaman has been outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse and elected free agency.
Right-handed pitcher Reed Garrett, right-handed pitcher Tylor Megill and infielder Jorge Polanco were all reinstated from the 60-day injured list.

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Per Yakyu Cosmopolitan of JapanBall, according to Ken Rosenthal, NPB players who have been posted must sign before the potential lockout on Dec. 1. That shortens the 45-day negotiation window to less than 30 days.

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported that New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus is interviewing for the Houston Astros’ managerial job. According to Heyman, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported that Ausmus was in Houston Thursday, the day before the Astros announced Randy Flores as their next general manager.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced that its 2027 contemporary baseball era ballot features four managers and four executives for consideration. The results are set to be announced on Dec. 6.

Mike Rodriguez reported that Robinson Cano Jr., the son of former major league star Robinson Cano, has agreed to a $1 million pre-agreement with the Miami Marlins.

According to Robert Murray of FanSided, right-handed relief pitcher Jacob Webb and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a new one-year, $2 million contract that includes a $4 million club option for 2028 with a $500k buyout.

Per Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun, the Baltimore Orioles are declining Ryan Mountcastle’s $7.5 million team option.

Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reported that Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad is set to become a free agent after he clears outright waivers.

According to Ari Alexander of 7News, the Houston Astros are designating center fielder Jake Meyers for assignment.

The Chicago White Sox announced that they claimed infielder Graham Pauley off waivers from the Miami Marlins and outrighted left-handed pitcher Ky Bush and outfielder Junior Perez to Triple-A Charlotte.

Per Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic, the Washington Nationals are designating José Tena for assignment.

According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, Evan Carter is not going to be ready for the start of the 2027 season after undergoing hip labrum surgery.

Per the MLB transaction tracker, the Texas Rangers claimed right-handed pitcher José Buttó off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.

Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com reported that Brandon Lowe has officially been extended the qualifying over for the 2027 season, per the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Per Joel Sherman of the New York Post, eight players received qualifying offers:

Randy Arozarena – Seattle Mariners
Jake Bauers – Milwaukee Brewers
David Bednar – New York Yankees
Ryan Jeffers – Minnesota Twins
Brandon Lowe – Pittsburgh Pirates
Adrian Morejon – San Diego Padres
Trevor Rogers – Baltimore Orioles
Seiya Suzuki – Chicago Cubs

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Caroline Perry away from the San Diego Padres to become the Dodgers’ Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Per Jorge Castillo of ESPN, the Detroit Tigers declined Kenley Jansen’s $12 million club option. They will pay him a $2 million buyout.

The Toronto Blue Jays on Monday announced the following roster moves:

Reinstated Addison Barger, Anthony Santander, Jonatan Clase, Jose Berrios, Jake Bloss, Bowden Francis and Cody Ponce from the 60-day injured list.
Right-handed pitcher CJ Van Eyk cleared outright waivers and was assigned to Triple-A.
Outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. elected free agency.
Declined the 2027 club option on outfielder Myles Straw.

The Houston Astros on Monday announced the following roster transactions:

Selected right-handed pitcher Roddery Munoz, right-handed pitcher Evan Reifert and catcher Cesar Salazar to the 40-man roster.
Jake Meyers was outrighted off the 40-man roster and elected free agency.

The New York Yankees extended a qualifying offer to right-handed pitcher David Bednar and added infielder/outfielder Marco Luciano to the 40-man roster.

Major League Baseball announced on Monday that Japanese infielder Teruaki Sato of the Hanshin Tigers officially entered MLB’s posting system.

Mark Zuckerman reported that the Nationals made several 40-man roster moves on Monday, including Richard Lovelady clearing waivers and becoming a free agent.

Thomas Harding reported that the Colorado Rockies are bringing in former infielder Andre Lipcius as their game-planning coach.

According to Alex Stumpf, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Akil Baddoo off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Colorado Rockies on Monday also announced that they have hired Ethan Katz as the club’s major league pitching coach.

The Milwaukee Brewers made the following roster moves on Monday ahead of the opening of free agency:

Catcher William Contreras exercised club for 2027.
Catcher Gary Sanchez mutual option declined by club.
Right-handed pitcher Dustin May mutual option declined by player.
First baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers extended qualifying offer.
Right-handed pitcher Bryse Wilson cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A.
Left-handed pitcher Jared Koenig cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A and elected free agency.