We’re slowly approaching the end of our Season In Review series, which means Spring Training isn’t far away. Right-handed reliever Anthony Maldonado made it back to the big leagues for the second consecutive year but only made it into six games for the Athletics.
The Athletics have reinstated J.T. Ginn in the starting rotation, and to clear a spot on the 26-man roster, the team announced that they have optioned righty Anthony Maldonado back to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Back in November, the A's made a pair of waiver claims to fill gaps in their 40-man roster. The team elected to claim right-handers Anthony Maldonado from the Miami Marlins, and Justin Sterner from the Tampa Bay Rays.
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The Athletics have sent catcher Kyle McCann and right-hander Anthony Maldonado outright to Triple-A, according to each player’s transaction log at MLB.com.
February 6: Maldonado has been outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He doesn’t have the right to elect free agency since this is his first outright and he has less than three years of major league service time.
The A’s announced that they have claimed Elvis Alvarado off waivers from the Pirates, a move that MLBTR covered earlier today. To open a 40-man roster spot, right-hander Anthony Maldonado has been designated for assignment.
Back in November, the Athletics made a waiver claim, bringing in right-hander Anthony Maldonado from the Miami Marlins. The way Maldonado tells it, the A's were surprised that he ended up on the waiver wire at all.
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The Athletics recently announced that they have claimed Anthony Maldonado off waivers from the Miami Marlins. The 26-year-old righty made his MLB debut with Miami in 2024 on April 26, getting the start against the Washington Nationals and tossing three scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out two.
The A’s announced they’ve claimed righty relievers Anthony Maldonado from the Marlins and Justin Sterner from the Rays. Both players had quietly landed on waivers last week.