MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 21, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
MLB Roster Moves & Departures
As teams finalized their 40-man rosters heading toward Opening Day, several veteran arms and outfielders received their walking papers. The Texas Rangers officially granted their release to reliever Ryan Brasier, a former Red Sox and Cubs arm, just as the Washington Nationals cut ties with right-handed pitcher Drew Smith from his minor league agreement following the conclusion of spring training. In corresponding moves, outfielder Austin Slater exercised a release clause in the minor league contract he held with the Detroit Tigers after failing to secure a spot on the team's primary roster. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees confirmed that 34-year-old veteran Randal Grichuk successfully secured his spot on the team's official Opening Day roster, providing depth in the outfield heading into the regular season slate.