Major League Teams Reassign Players to Minor Leagues

Several Major League Baseball players have been reassigned to minor league camps as teams finalize their rosters for the upcoming season. Burch Smith was reassigned to the minor league by the Pittsburgh Pirates after failing to secure a bullpen spot, aiming to start the 2025 season at Triple-A Indianapolis. The Tampa Bay Rays reassigned Tres Barrera to Triple-A Durham, as his chances were slim with other catchers like Danny Jansen and Ben Rortvedt healthy. The Arizona Diamondbacks sent Ildemaro Vargas to the minors, favoring Garrett Hampson for his versatility and speed. Michael Fulmer, despite an impressive spring performance, was reassigned by the Boston Red Sox and will begin the season at Triple-A Worcester. Trey Mancini, a former Comeback Player of the Year, agreed to a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins after a challenging 2023 season with the Chicago Cubs.