MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: March 20, 2026, 9:30 PM ET

MLB Roster Cuts & Pitching Decisions

The slate of final roster decisions across Major League Baseball featured several high-profile demotions, as both the Yankees optioned outfielder Jasson Dominguez and the Nationals sent down top prospect Dylan Crews to Triple-A due to early hitting struggles. The Nationals optioned top prospect Crews after he failed to adjust to live pitching, mirroring the tough start for the Yankees' highly touted young outfielder. In Miami, the Marlins optioned lefty Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville, opting instead to allocate the fifth starter role to right-hander Janson Junk, leaving Garrett's immediate future in question. Conversely, the rookie Painter makes Phils' roster announcement provided a positive outcome, with right-hander Andrew Painter securing the final spot in the Philadelphia rotation as the No. 5 starter under manager Rob Thomson.

Veteran Releases & Legal Proceedings

In Minnesota, the Twins elected to release Liam Hendriks, Andrew Chafin and Gio Urshela from their minor league contracts, signaling the end of the road for the veteran arms and infielder as teams finalized their 40-man rosters. Meanwhile, off-field issues continued to dominate headlines, as the Guardians transferred pitchers Clase and Ortiz to unpaid non-disciplinary leave while they await trial proceedings regarding an alleged pitch-rigging scheme. Separately, the family of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has initiated legal action, filing a wrongful death lawsuit against a Costa Rican resort where their 14-year-old son Miller was tragically found deceased due to carbon monoxide poisoning.