Last updated: March 21, 2026, 1:30 AM ET
MLB Roster Moves & Prospect Assignments
Major League Baseball clubs finalized significant roster decisions Friday, with several high-touted prospects being reassigned to the minors 14. The New York Yankees optioned outfielder Jasson Dominguez1 to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, while the Washington Nationals sent top prospect Dylan Crews down2 to their Triple-A affiliate due to early-season hitting struggles. Concurrently, the Miami Marlins elected to option lefty Braxton Garrett4 to Jacksonville, opting instead to keep right-hander Janson Junk as the fifth starter in their rotation entering the regular season.
Pitching Starters Confirmed
In Philadelphia, manager Rob Thomson officially named rookie Andrew Painter3 as the club’s No. 5 starter for Opening Day, providing a firm anchor for the Phillies' starting five. This announcement contrasts with the fluidity seen elsewhere, as the Marlins' decision to keep Junk over Garrett leaves questions about Garrett's immediate future4. These late spring training moves underscore organizations prioritizing immediate performance over immediate service time for prized young arms like Dominguez and Crews.