The Texas Rangers have reshuffled their pitching depth by moving right-hander Anthony Susac to the Single-A+ affiliate in Hub City, a shift that comes after a brief stint at Double-A Frisco where he posted an 11.25 ERA across eight innings in eight appearances.
Meanwhile, infielder Demetrio Crisantes is heating up at Triple-A Reno, where he is batting .400 through his first three games, having already logged four runs, a double and two RBIs.
The Houston Astros placed catcher Cesar Salazar on the injured list, marking the latest setback for a player who had been a steady presence in the organization.
The Chicago Cubs released veteran Scott Kingery, ending a stint that had seen the utility man swing between the majors and the minors over the past season.
Washington Nationals signed right-hander Francisco Rivero and assigned him to a rookie-level club, while Seattle Mariners placed German Fajardo on the IL-60 list, reflecting the rigors of a long campaign.
Seattle also recalled Rob Refsnyder to the Tacoma Rainiers for a rehabilitation assignment, a move that could signal a return to action for the outfielder.
Boston Red Sox sent Mason White to the Portland Sea Dogs, and the San Francisco Giants activated Daniel Susac from the injured list, assigning him to the Sacramento River Cats for a rehab stint.
New York Yankees transferred right-hander Kevin Stevens to Double-A Somerset Patriots, while Tampa Bay Rays signed Owen Kramkowski and placed him in a rookie league team.
St. Louis Cardinals moved Chase Davis to the Memphis Redbirds, and Cleveland Guardians assigned both Aaron Walton and Cam Walty to the Akron RubberDucks, with Walty later shifting to the Columbus Clips.
The New York Mets released Jared Oliva, a move that follows his recent designation for assignment, while German Fajardo also appeared on the IL-7 list for the Los Angeles Angels.
These transactions underscore a busy period for Arizona-connected talent, as players from the University of Arizona and local high schools navigate a complex landscape of promotions, injuries and releases across the minor league system.
Arizona Wildcats Alumni in the Minor Leagues
The pipeline from Southern Arizona high schools and the University of Arizona to professional baseball remains active, with several alumni finding new opportunities despite the volatility of minor league rosters.