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The Padres overhauled much of the roster as they navigated payroll constraints last winter. The outfield was more stripped down …

The Padres overhauled much of the roster as they navigated payroll constraints last winter.

The Dodgers announced they've designated right-hander for assignment. They needed to clear an active roster spot for closer , who is back from the 15-day injured list.

He allowed runs in three of his four bullpen outings, coughing up three runs without recording an out against the Mets on Wednesday.

The Giants made a few moves before tonight's series opener against the Yankees. San Francisco placed rookie infielder

As part of the 2022 collective bargaining agreement, MLB and the Players Association agreed to a few automatic opt-out dates for some veteran players on minor league contracts. Article XX(B) free agents — generally, players with over six years of MLB service who finished the preceding season on a big league roster — who sign minor league contracts more than ten days before Opening Day receive three uniform chances to retest free agency if they're not promoted.

Let’s check in on the remaining players who can retest free agency Saturday — plus one player whose deal contains a contractual opt-out provision.

Reliever has elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Sunday, tweets Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports.

The Mets have granted first baseman a release from his minor league contract, reports Will Sammon of the Athletic ( X link ). Choi was one of a handful of players who had an opt-out date tomorrow.

The Dodgers released infielder Kevin Padlo earlier this week, according to the transaction tracker at MLB. He'd been in the organization …