MLB Player News
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Luis Garcia SP | HOU
Luis Garcia: Searching for new opportunity
Garcia (elbow) was activated from the injured list and elected free agency Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Garcia has been ruled out for all of 2026 while recovering from elbow surgery. He may have to wait until he makes progress in his recovery before finding a new team.
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Zach Dezenzo LF | HOU
Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Back from IL
Dezenzo (elbow/hand) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Dezenzo was on a rehab assignment when the season ended, so he'll presumably be healthy for spring training. He'll likely compete for a bench role to begin 2026.
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Ronel Blanco SP | HOU
Astros' Ronel Blanco: Removed from injured list
Blanco (elbow) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
This move was strictly procedural, as Blanco is recovering from internal brace surgery. He is expected to miss most of the 2026 season.
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Kaleb Ort RP | HOU
Astros' Kaleb Ort: Activated from IL
Ort (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Ort was sidelined for the final month of the regular season with elbow inflammation. He'll presumably be ready to start spring training on the mound, though there hasn't been any official timeline from the team.
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Austin Wynns C | ATH
Athletics' Austin Wynns: Lands deal with A's
Wynns (abdomen) signed a one-year contract worth $1.1 million with the A's on Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Wynns was traded to the A's in early June, and he had a solid year in a reserve role by maintaining an .865 OPS across 110 plate appearances prior to suffering an abdominal strain. He's also a solid defender, so he should be a suitable No. 2 backstop behind Shea Langeliers in 2026.
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Andrew Walters RP | CLE
Guardians' Andrew Walters: Activated from IL
Walters (lat) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
The move was procedurally required, but Walters is still recovering from lat surgery. It's unclear when he'll be able to return to the mound, but he had not started a rehab appearance prior to the end of the season.
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Sam Hentges RP | CLE
Guardians' Sam Hentges: Activated from IL
Hentges (shoulder) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Hentges is recovering from a pair of surgeries, the more serious of which was on his shoulder, which cost him the entire 2025 season. He is expected to be ready for spring training, though his timeline may be a bit volatile given the seriousness of the injury.
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Will Brennan RF | CLE
Guardians' Will Brennan: Back from IL
Brennan (elbow) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Brennan underwent sports hernia surgery in September, amidst his rehab from Tommy John surgery. He is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.
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Matt Krook RP | CLE
Matt Krook: Headed to free agency
The Guardians outrighted Krook to Triple-A Columbus, and he elected free agency Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Krook's only big-league appearances came with the A's, but he spent the final four months of the season in the Guardians' organization. He'll likely find a minor-league deal around the league this winter.
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Will Wilson 2B | CLE
Guardians' Will Wilson: Booted from 40-man roster
Wilson was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus and elected free agency Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Wilson made his big-league debut and picked up 91 plate appearances with Cleveland this season. He had only a .511 OPS and will now look for another opportunity around the league.