The 2026 Spring Training roster cuts continued on March 9. Over a third of the MLB teams trimmed down their spring roster in some way, shape, or form. And, some notable prospects were among the cuts, including Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones.<\/p>\n
Jones & Rodriguez optioned to Triple-A<\/p>\n
The Yankees announced<\/a> that pitcher Elmer Rodriguez<\/a> and outfielder Spencer Jones<\/a> were optioned to Triple-A Scranton on March 9.<\/p>\n Rodriguez, who struck out three over three innings on the 9th for Team Puerto Rico, doesn\u2019t have much Triple-A experience. The 22-year-old made just one start at the level late last season.<\/p>\n Jones, however<\/a>, does. The former first-round pick currently has a team-high three home runs for the Yanks this spring. A logjam in the Yankees\u2019 outfield, though, doesn\u2019t leave him with a path for playing time at this juncture.<\/p>\n Twins cut nine<\/p>\n The Minnesota Twins cut their spring roster by nine on the 9th. Patrick Winkel<\/a> was reassigned to Minor League camp, while outfielder Hendry Mendez<\/a> was optioned to Double-A Wichita.<\/p>\n Emmanuel Rodriguez<\/a>, Marco Raya<\/a>, Connor Prielipp<\/a>, Kendry Rojas<\/a>, John Klein<\/a>, Andrew Morris<\/a>, and Gabriel Gonzalez<\/a> were optioned to St. Paul.<\/p>\n Gonzalez had a good spring for Minnesota, as he picked up nine hits, a team high as of writing. Rodriguez, meanwhile, was tied for the team lead in home runs (2). However, Rodriguez had a swing-and-miss rate over 45% in the Grapefruit League.<\/p>\n Red Sox demote eight<\/p>\n The Red Sox sent<\/a> many of their non-roster invites to Minor League camp. Nate Baez<\/a>, Ronald Rosario<\/a>, Osvaldo Berrios<\/a>, Hobie Harris<\/a>, Vinny Nittoli<\/a>, Devin Sweet<\/a>, and Jeremy Wu-Yelland<\/a> were reassigned on the 9th.<\/p>\n Additionally, Jake Bennett<\/a> was optioned to Triple-A. Bennett was acquired<\/a> from the Nationals over the winter.<\/p>\n Pirates trim spring roster<\/p>\n Eight Pirates were sent off<\/a> the team\u2019s 2026 spring roster.<\/p>\n Thomas Harrington<\/a>, who saw a brief time in the Pirates\u2019 rotation last year, was one of five players to be optioned to Indianapolis. Brandan Bidois, Esmerlyn Valdez<\/a>, Antwone Kelly<\/a>, and Wilber Dotel<\/a> were also sent to Triple-A.<\/p>\n Khristian Curtis<\/a>, Mitch Jebb<\/a>, and Omar Alfonzo<\/a> were reassigned to Minor League camp.<\/p>\n Made among Brewers\u2019 cuts<\/p>\n The Milwaukee Brewers announced that nine players were removed from the team\u2019s spring roster.<\/p>\n Jesus Made<\/a>, arguably the Brewers\u2019 top prospect, was among the reassignments. Luke Adams<\/a>, Greg Jones<\/a>, Eddys Leonard<\/a>, Darrien Miller<\/a>, Matthew Wood, and Ramon Rodriguez<\/a> were reassigned to Minor League camp, as well.<\/p>\n Catcher Jeferson Quero<\/a> and pitcher Sammy Peralta<\/a> were optioned to Triple-A Nashville.<\/p>\n Athletics made demotions<\/p>\n Fifteen players were trimmed off<\/a> the Athletics\u2019 spring roster on March 9.<\/p>\n Six of those players were on the 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A. Mason Barnett<\/a>, Brett Harris<\/a>, Braden Nett<\/a>, Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang<\/a>, and power-hitting outfielder Junior Perez<\/a> will head to Las Vegas.<\/p>\n The other nine were reassignments. Former first-round pick Jamie Arnold<\/a>, Kade Morris<\/a>, Geoff Hartlieb<\/a>, Ben Bowden<\/a>, Bryan Lavastida<\/a>, Euribiel Angeles, Clark Elliott<\/a>, Ryan Lasko<\/a>, and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer<\/a> were moved to Minor League camp.<\/p>\n Tigers cut four<\/p>\n Three Tigers were optioned to the Minors on the 9th. Hao-Yu Lee<\/a>, who was removed from Chinese Taipei\u2019s roster due to injury, was optioned to Triple-A along with Eduardo Valencia<\/a>. Thayron Liranzo<\/a> was sent to Double-A Erie.<\/p>\n Outfielder Max Clark<\/a> was reassigned<\/a> to Minor League camp.<\/p>\n Other moves<\/p>\n The Mets optioned Jonathan Pintaro and Nick Morabito to Triple-A Syracuse.<\/p>\n Outfielder Dairon Blanco<\/a> and reliever Michel Otanez<\/a> were cut by the Rangers on March 9.<\/p>\n Chicago (AL) optioned<\/a> three players to Triple-A Charlotte. Those players were Tanner Murray<\/a>, David Sandlin<\/a>, and Wikelman Gonzalez<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Reds reassigned<\/a> catcher Michael Trautwein<\/a> to Minor League camp. Chase Petty<\/a> and Christian Encarnacion-Strand<\/a> were optioned to Triple-A Louisville.<\/p>\n Check out more of our MLB<\/a> coverage.<\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading\u2026<\/p>\n