2026 American League Transactions
Dec. 6
The Seattle Mariners traded Harry Ford and Isaac Lyon to the Washington Nationals for José Ferrer.
The Tampa Bay Rays signed New York Mets free agent Cedric Mullins II to a one-year contract and designated Yoniel Curet for assignment.
The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Yariel Rodriguez to Buffalo.
Dec. 5
The Athletics lost Osvaldo Bido to the Atlanta Braves on waivers.
The Baltimore Orioles claimed Drew Romo off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and claimed Will Robertson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Designated Ryan Noda for assignment.
The Boston Red Sox lost Cooper Criswell, who was designated for assignment on Dec. 4, to the New York Mets on waivers.
The Cleveland Guardians lost Zak Kent to the St. Louis Cardinals on waivers.
The Detroit Tigers signed Korean free agent Drew Anderson to a one-year contract.
The Houston Astros outrighted Taylor Trammell and Logan VanWey to Sugar Land.
Dec. 4
The Boston Red Sox traded Jhostynxon Garcia and Jesus Travieso to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Johan Oviedo, Tyler Samaniego and Adonys Guzman and added Samaniego to the 40-man roster. Designated Cooper Criswell for assignment.
The Houston Astros acquired Nico Zeglin from the Chicago Cubs for international pool money.
The Los Angeles Angels signed Mexican free agent Huascar Ynoa to a AAA contract.
The Minnesota Twins signed Japanese free agent Grant Hartwig to a AAA contract.
Dec. 3
The Chicago White Sox signed Japanese free agent Anthony Kay to a two-year contract running thru 2027.
The Cleveland Guardians re-signed minor league free agent Connor Brogdon to a one-year contract. Non-tendered free agent Sam Hentges signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.
The Houston Astros signed Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Amos Willingham and Chicago Cubs minor league free agent Carlos Eduardo Perez to AAA contracts.
New York Yankees free agent Devin Williams signed a three-year contract with the New York Mets running thru 2028.
Dec. 2
The Houston Astros signed Japanese free agent Ryan Weiss to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027.
The Los Angeles Angels signed Atlanta Braves non-tendered free agent Alek Manoah to a one-year contract.
The Toronto Blue Jays signed San Diego Padres free agent Dylan Cease to a seven-year contract running thru 2032. Signed Korean free agent Cody Ponce to a three-year contract running thru 2028.
Dec. 1
The Baltimore Orioles signed St. Louis Cardinals free agent Ryan Helsley to a two-year contract running thru 2027 with a player opt-out after the 2026 season.
Boston Red Sox free agent John Brebbia signed a AAA contract with the Colorado Rockies.
Nov. 29
The Boston Red Sox signed St. Louis Cardinals minor league free agent Osvaldo Berrios to a AAA contract.
Nov. 27
The Athletics signed Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Nick Anderson to a AAA contract.
The Boston Red sox signed Chicago White Sox minor league free agent Vinny Capra to a AAA contract.
The Detroit Tigers re-signed non-tendered free agent Tanner Rainey to a AAA contract.
The Los Angeles Angels re-signed non-tendered free agnet Gustavo Campero to a AAA contract.
The New York Yankees re-signed non-tendered free agent Michael Arias to a AAA contract.
The Texas Rangers signed Chicago White Sox minor league free agent Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa to a AAA contract.
Nov. 26
The Baltimore Orioles signed Detroit Tigers minor league free agent Andrew Magno to a AAA contract.
Nov. 25
The Athletics signed New York Mets minor league free agent Wander Suero to a AAA contract.
The Boston Red Sox traded Richard Fitts, Brandon Clarke and a player to be named or cash consdierations to the St. Louis Cardinals for Sonny Gray and cash considerations.
The Tampa Bay Rays re-signed non-tendered free agent Jake Fraley to a one-year contract.
The Texas Rangers signed Minnesota Twins minor league free agent Jonah Bride to a AAA contract. Free agent Phil Maton signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Cubs.
The Toronto Blue Jays released Easton Lucas from the Buffalo roster and signed Philadelphia Phillies minor league free agent Rodolfo Castro to a AAA contract.
Nov. 23
The Athletics signed Cleveland Guardians minor league free agent Matt Krook to a AAA contract.
The Kansas City Royals signed Mexican free agent Alberto Rodriguez to a AAA contract.
The New York Yankees signed Pittsburgh Pirates minor league free agent Yerry Rodriguez to a AAA contract.
The Texas Rangers traded Marcus Semien and cash considerations to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo.
Nov. 22
The Baltimore Orioles outrighted Luis Vazquez, who was designated for assignment on Nov. 18, to Norfolk.
Nov. 21
The Athletics declined to offer a 2026 contract to J.J. Bleday.
The Baltimore Orioles declined to offer a 2026 contract to Albert Suarez. Lost Pedro Leon, who was designated for assignment on Nov. 18, to the Philadelphia Phillies on waivers.
The Boston Red Sox declined to offer 2026 contracts to Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Winckowski.
The Chicago White Sox declined to offer 2026 contracts to Tim Elko, Mike Tauchman and Cam Booser.
The Cleveland Guardians declined to offer 2026 contracts to Will Brennan, Nic Enright and Sam Hentges.
The Detroit Tigers declined to offer 2026 contracts to Dugan Darnell, Jason Foley, Sean Guenther, Andy Ibanez, Jack Little, Tyler Mattison and Tanner Rainey.
The Houston Astros declined to offer a 2026 contract to Ramon Urias.
The Kansas City Royals declined to offer 2026 contracts to M.J. Melendez and Taylor Clarke.
The Los Angeles Angels declined to offer 2026 contracts to Sebastian Rivero and Gustavo Campero. Signed Mexican free agent Huascar Ynoa to a AAA contract.
The Minnesota Twins traded Payton Eeles to the Baltimore Orioles for Alex Jackson and designated DaShawn Keirsey Jr. for assignment. Declined to offer a 2026 contract to DaShawn Keirsey Jr.
The New York Yankees re-signed free agent Ryan Yarbrough to a one-year contract. Declined to offer 2026 contracts to Michael Arias, Jake Cousins, Scott Effross, Ian Hamilton and Mark Leiter Jr.
The Seattle Mariners declined to offer 2026 contracts to Gregory Santos, Tayler Saucedo and Trent Thornton.
The Tampa Bay Rays declined to offer 2026s contract to Jake Fraley and Christopher Morel. Signed Arizona Diamondbacks minor league free agent Jake Woodford to a AAA contract.
The Texas Rangers declined to offer 2026 contracts to Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim, Josh Sborz and Jacob Webb.
Nov. 20
The Athletics re-signed minor league free agent Ben Bowden to a AAA contract and signed Kansas City Royals minor league free agent Geoff Hartlieb to a AAA contract.
The Kansas City Royals signed Detroit Tigers minor league free agent Alex Lange to a one-year contract.
The Toronto Blue Jays placed free agent Erik Swanson on the voluntary-retired list.
Nov. 19
The Athletics signed Pittsburgh Pirates minor league free agent Abraham Gutierrez to a AAA contract.
The Baltimore Orioles traded Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for Taylor Ward.
The Houston Astros traded Mauricio Dubon to the Atlanta Braves for Nick Allen. Signed Athletics minor league free agent Anthony Maldonado to a AAA contract.
The New York Yankees signed Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Jonathan Ornelas to a AAA contract.
The Tampa Bay Rays signed Houston Astros minor league free agent John Rooney to a two-year AAA contract and signed Milwaukee Brewers minor league free agent Raynel Delgado to a AAA contract.
Nov. 18
The Athetics designated J.J. Bleday for assignment. Added Braden Nett, Junior Perez and Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang to the 40-man roster.
The Baltimore Orioles designated Pedro Leon and Luis Vazquez for assignment. Added Cameron Foster and Reed Trimble to the 40-man roster.
The Boston Red Sox traded Luis Guerrero to the Tampa Bay Rays for Tristan Gray. Traded Alex Hoppe to the Seattle Mariners for Luke Heyman. Traded Brennan Bernadino to the Colorado Rockies for Braiden Ward. Traded Chris Murphy to the Chicago White Sox for Ronny Hernandez. Designated Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Winckowski for assignment. Added Shane Drohan, David Sandlin and Tyler Uberstine to the 40-man roster
The Chicago White Sox traded Yoendrys Gomez and Steven Wilson to the Tampa Bay Rays for Everson Pereira and Tanner Murray. Traded Ronny Hernandez to the Boston Red Sox for Chris Murphy. Placed Fraser Ellard on the voluntary-retired list. Added Duncan Davitt and Tanner McDougal to the 40-man roster.
The Cleveland Guardians designated Nic Enright for assignment. Added Angel Genao, Yorman Gomez, Austin Peterson and Khalil Watson to the 40-man roster.
The Detroit Tigers announced that Gleyber Torres had accepted a 2026 qualifying offer. Released Alex Lange, who was designated for assignment on Nov. 12. Designated Dugan Darnell, Jason Foley, Sean Guenther, Jack Little, Tyler Mattison and Tanner Rainey for assignment. Added Trei Cruz, Hao-Yu Lee, Thayron Liranzo, Jake Miller and Eduardo Valencia to the 40-man roster.
The Houston Astros designated Ramon Urias for assignment and added Miguel Ullola to the 40-man roster.
The Kansas City Royals added Ben Kudrna and Steven Zobac to the 40-man roster.
The Los Angeles Angels added Walbert Urena to a the 40-man roster.
The Minnesota Twins traded Jacob Kisting to the Tampa Bay Rays for Eric Orze. Added Gabriel Gonzalez, John Klein, Hendry Mendez, Andrew Morris, Connor Prielipp and Kendry Rojas to the 40-man roster.
The New York Yankees announced that free agent Trent Grisham had accepted a 2026 qualifying offer. Added Chase Hampton, Spencer Jones and Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz to the 40-man roster.
The Seattle Mariners traded Luke Heyman to the Boston Red Sox for Alex Hoppe and designated Taylor Saucedo for assignment.
The Tampa Bay Rays traded Tristan Gray to the Boston Red Sox for Luis Guerrero. Traded Eric Orze to the Minnesota Twins for Jacob Kisting. Released Forrest Whitley from the Durham roster. Designated Jake Fraley and Christoper Morel for assignment. Added Jadher Areinamo, Alex Cook, Dominic Keegan and Tanner Murray to the 40-man roster. Traded Tanner Murray and Everson Pereira to the Chicago White Sox for Yoendrys Gomez and Steven Wilson.
The Texas Rangers added David Davalillo, Leandro Lopez and Abimelec Ortiz to the 40-man roster.
The Toronto Blue Jays added Ricky Tiedemann to the 40-man roster.
Nov. 17
The Seattle Mariners re-signed free agent Josh Naylor to a five-year contract running thru 2030.
Nov. 16
The Seattle Mariners traded Tyler Gough to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Robinson Ortiz.
Nov. 15
The Athletics signed New York Mets minor league free agent Joey Meneses to a AAA contract.
The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Nick Sandlin to Buffalo.
Nov. 13
The Baltimore Orioles lost both Carson Ragsdale and Josh Walker, who were outrighted to Norfolk on Nov. 6, to the Atlanta Braves on waivers.
The Boston Red Sox outrighted Luis Guerrero to Worcester.
Nov. 12
The Detroit Tigers claimed Dugan Darnell off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and designated Alex Lange for assignment.
The Tampa Bay Rays returned Rule 5 player Nate Lavender, who was designated for assignment on Nov. 6, to the New York Mets. Released Bob Seymour, who was designated for assignment on Nov. 6.
Nov. 11
The Kansas City Royals traded Logan Martin to the San Francisco Giants for Mason Black.
The Seattle Mariners signed Detroit Tigers minor league free agent Randy Dobnak to a AAA contract.
Nov. 10
The Baltimore Orioles signed Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Enoli Paredes to a AAA contract.
The Kansas City Royals acquired Kameron Misner from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named or cash considerations.
The Los Angeles Angels placed free agent Kyle Hendricks on the voluntary-retired list.
The Tampa Bay Rayss traded Kameron Misner, who was designated for assignment on Nov. 6, to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Nov. 8
The Kansas City Royals signed Arizona Diamondbacks minor league free agent Connor Kaiser to a AAA contract.
Nov. 6
The Baltimore Orioles declined to exercise their 2026 club option on Jorge Mateo. Signed Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Leody Taveras to a one-year contract. Claimed Pedro Leon off waivers from the Houston Astros. Outrighted Dylan Carlson, Shawn Dubin, Carson Ragsdale and Josh Walker to Norfolk. Lost Jose Castillo to the New York Mets on waivers. Added Anthony Nunez to the 40-man roster.
The Boston Red Sox designated Luis Guerrero for assignment. Released Yasmani Grandal from the Worcester roster.
The Chicago White Sox released Blake Sabol from the Charlotte roster.
The Cleveland Guardians declined to exercise their 2026 club option on John Means. Outrighted Kolby Allard, Matt Krook, Ben Lively, Dom Nunez and Will Wilson to Columbus.
The Detroit Tigers declined their 2026 mutual option on Paul Sewald and declined their club option on Jose Urquidy. Claimed Jack Little off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Houston Astros lost Pedro Leon, who was designated for assignment on Nov. 4, to the Baltimore Orioles on waivers.
The Kansas City Royals outrighted Sam Long to Omaha.
The Los Angeles Angels claimed Cody Lawyerson off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
The New York Yankees added Kervin Castro to the 40-man roster.
The Minnesota Twins declined to exercise their 2026 club option on Justin Topa but he remaines in the organization. Outrighted Génesis Cabrera, Thomas Hatch, Jose Miranda, Anthony Misiewicz and Michael Tonkin to St. Paul.
The Seattle Marinere claimed Ryan Loutos off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Added Robinson Ortiz to the 40-man roster.
The Tampa Bay Rays exercised their 2026 club option on Brandon Lowe. Exercised their 2026 club option on Taylor Walls and added a 2027 option. Declined to exercise their 2026 club option on Pete Fairbanks. Claimed Jake Fraley off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Lost Garrett Acton, who was designated for assignment on Nov. 3, to the Colorado Rockies on waivers. Designated Kameron Misner for assignment. Designated Nate Lavender and Bob Seymour for assignment. Outrighted Brian Van Belle to Durham. Added Forrest Whitley to the 40-man roster.
Nov. 5
The Athletics lost Willie Maclver and Michael Otanez to the Texas Rangers on waivers. Outrighted Jared Shuster to Las Vegas and announced that both Ben Bowden and Anthony Maldonado had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Las Vegas.
The Baltimore Orioles claimed George Soriano off waivers from the Miami Marlins and designated Daniel Johnson for assignmnet.
The New York Yankees exercised their 2026 club option on Tim Hill but declined to exercise their 2026 club option on Jonathan Loaisiga.
The Seattle Mariners announced that Jorge Polanco declined to exercise his 2026 player option. Acquired Cole Wilcox from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations.
The Tampa Bay Rays traded Cole Wilcox, who was designated for assignment on Nov. 3, to the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations.
The Texas Rangers claimed Willie Maclver and Michael Otanez off waivers from the Athletics. Outrighted Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney to Round Rock.
The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Ryan Burr, Robinson Pina and Dillon Tate to Buffalo. Added Brandon Valenzuela to the 40-man roster.
Nov. 4
The Baltimore Orioles acquired Andrew Kittredge from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations and exercised their 2026 club option on Kittredge. Re-signed minor league free agent Josh Walker to a one-year contract.
The Boston Red Sox declined to exercise their 2026 club option on Jarren Duran and re-signed him to a one-year contract. Declined to exercise their 2026 mutual option on Liam Hendriks. Announced that Trevor Story declined to opt out of his 2026 and 2027 contracts.
The Chicago White Sox exercised their 2026 club option on Luis Robert Jr. Announced that Martin Perez had declined to exercise his 2026 mutual option.
The Detroit Tigers declined to exercise their 2026 club option on Randy Dobnak, who filed for minor league free agency. Announced that Jack Flaherty declined to exercise his 2026 contract opt-out.
The Houston Astros designated Kenedy Corona, Luis Garcia, Pedro Leon, Chas McCormick and John Rooney for assignment.
The Kansas City Royals exercised their 2026 club option on Salvador Perez and signed him to a two-year contract extension running thru 2027. Outrighted Kyle Wright to Omaha.
The Seattle Mariners exercised their 2026 club option on Andres Munoz.
The Tampa Bay Rays traded Joey Gerber to the New York Mets for cash considerations.
The Texas Rangers signed Miami Marlins minor league free agent Declan Cronin to a AAA contract.
The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Shane Bieber exercised his 2026 player option.
Nov. 3
The Baltimore Orioles re-signed Dietrich Enns to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027.
The Boston Red Sox announced that Alex Bregman had opted out of his 2026 contract and announced that Lucas Giolito has declined to exercise his 2026 mutual option.
The Houston Astros signed Japanese free agent Peter Lambert to a AAA contract.
The Kansas City Royals declined to exercise their mutual 2026 option on Michael Lorenzen.
The New York Yankees announced that Cody Bellinger declined to exercise his 2026 player option.
The Seattle Mariners declined to exercise their 2026 mutual option on Mitch Garver.
The Tampa Bays Rays outrighted Garrett Acton, Caleb Boushley, Alex Faedo, Stuart Fairchild, Joey Gerber and Cole Wilcox to Durham. Acquired Ryan Vilade from the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations.
Nov. 2 Free Agents
Athletics: Jose Leclerc, Scott McGough, Max Muncy (club option) and Sean Newcomb.
Baltimore: Zach Eflin, Jorge Mateo (club option declined), Tyler O’Neill (did not exercise an opt-out for 2026-27), Gary Sanchez and Tomoyuki Sugano.
Boston: John Brebbia, Alex Bregman (opted-out), Lucas Giolito (mutual option declined by Giolito and the Red Sox), Liam Hendriks (mutual option), Steven Matz, Dustin May, Rob Refsnyder, Trevor Story (declined an opt-out/club option) and Justin Wilson.
Chicago: Tyler Alexander, Dan Altavilla, Miguel Castro, Mike Clevinger, Martin Perez (declined his mutual option), Luis Robert Jr. (club option exercised), Josh Rojas and Michael A. Taylor.
Cleveland: Austin Hedges, Jakob Junis, John Means (club option declined) and Lane Thomas.
Detroit: Alex Cobb, Kyle Finnegan, Jack Flaherty (did not exercise an opt-out), Tommy Kahnle, Manuel Margot, Rafael Montero, Chris Paddack, Tanner Rainey, Paul Sewald (mutual option declined by the Tigers), Gleyber Torres and Jose Urquidy (club option declined).
Houston: Victor Caratini, Craig Kimbrel, Brendan Rogers and Framber Valdez.
Kansas City: Mark Canha, Adam Frazier, Randal Grichuk (mutual option declined by Grichuk), Hunter Harvey, Michael Lorenzen (mutual option declined by Kansas City), Luke Maile, Salvador Perez (exercised club option) and Mike Yastrzemski.
Los Angeles: Tim Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Andrew Chafin, Luis A. Garcia, Kyle Hendricks, Kenley Jansen, Yoan Moncada, Kevin Newman, Luis Rengifo, Hunter Strickland, Chris Taylor, Jose Urena and LaMonte Wade Jr.
Minnesota: Christian Vazquez.
New York: Cody Bellinger (declined player option), Paul Blackburn, Paul Goldschmidt, Trent Grisham, Tim Hill (club option exercised), Jonathan Loiasiga (club option declined), D.J. LeMahieu, Amed Rosario, Austin Slater, Marcus Stroman, Luke Weaver, Devin Williams and Ryan Yarbrough.
Seattle: Caleb Ferguson, Mitch Garver (mutual option declined by Seattle), Luke Jackson, Andres Munoz (club option exercised), Josh Naylor, Jorge Polanco (declined player option) and Eugenio Suarez.
Tampa Bay: Pete Fairbanks (club option declined), Adrian Houser, Brandon Lowe (club option exercised) and Taylor Walls (club option exercised).
Texas: Shawn Armstrong, Andrew Chafin, Patrick Corbin, Danny Coulombe, Matt Duffy, Nathan Eovaldi, Jon Gray, Andrew Heaney, Travis Jankowski, Merrill Kelly, Tyler Mahle, Chris Martin, Phil Maton, Hoby Milner, Dylan Moore, David Robertson, Donovan Solano, Rowdy Tellez and Kirby Yates.
Toronto: Chris Bassitt, Shane Bieber (exercised player option), Bo Bichette, Seranthony Dominguez, Ty France, Chad Green, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Max Scherzer, Erik Swanson and Spencer Turnbull.
Oct. 29
The Detroit Tigers re-signed minor league free agent Troy Watson to a AAA contract.
Oct. 22
The Los Angeles Angels lost Sammy Peralta to the Milwaukee Brewers on waivers. Outrighted Logan Davidson to Salt Lake. Announced that Connor Brogdon, Carson Fullmer and Carter Kieboom had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Salt Lake.
Oct. 16
The Boston Red Sox outrighted Isaiah Campbell and announced that Jose De Leon had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Worcester.
The Houston Astros signed Chicago Cubs minor league free agent Nate Pearson to a one-year contract.
Oct. 14
The Cleveland Guardians re-signed free agent Austin Hedges to a one-year contract.
Oct. 13
The Chicago White Sox lost Will Robertson to the Pittsburgh Pirates on waivers. Outrighted Elvis Peguero and Owen White to Charlotte. Announced that Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Charlotte.
Oct. 4
The Kansas City Royals released non-roster player Harold Castro.
Oct. 7
The Texas Rangers signed Miami Marlins minor league free agent Declan Cronin to a two-year AAA contract.