D-backs Claim OF Jesús Sánchez from Blue Jays
Arizona adds outfield depth by claiming Jesús Sánchez off waivers, while Toronto loses the veteran outfielder from their roster.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed outfielder Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. The move adds outfield depth to Arizona's roster. Sánchez, a left-handed hitter with prior MLB experience, transitions from the AL East to the NL West. Toronto will need to make a corresponding roster adjustment.
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Diamondbacks claim Jesús Sánchez off waivers from Blue Jays
Arizona claimed outfielder Jesús Sánchez off waivers from Toronto, per announcements from both clubs; out of options, he must be placed on the active roster once he reports.
D-backs Claim Jesús Sánchez Off Waivers From Toronto
Arizona adds the left-handed outfielder for the final two weeks of the regular season, though he is ineligible for postseason play.
Taylor Rashi outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas after going unclaimed on waivers
The Athletics outrighted right-hander Taylor Rashi to Triple-A Las Vegas after he went unclaimed on waivers following his DFA, per Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors.
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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. designated for assignment by Arizona; Jose Fernandez recalled
The Diamondbacks designated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment and recalled infielder Jose Fernandez, per MLB.com's Max Ralph.
Diamondbacks designate Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment
Arizona removed veteran outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from its 40-man roster, per MLB.com's Max Ralph, with his next destination to be determined within seven days.