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The St. Louis Cardinals opened their offseason with a low-risk addition Monday, claiming right-handed pitcher Chase Hampton off waivers from the Washington Nationals.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28

Cardinals Claim Chase Hampton

The Cardinals announced Monday that they’ve claimed right-hander Chase Hampton off waivers from the Nationals. Their 40-man roster now has 39 players. Washington designated Hampton for assignment Saturday, just two weeks after claiming him off waivers from the Yankees.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 26

2026 Transactions: Rangers Recall O’Hoppe, Sanchez & Hampton DFA’d

The Rangers called up Logan O’Hoppe on September 26, one of several notable moves made on the day. Additionally, Jesús Sanchez was designated for assignment on the eve of the 2026 regular season’s final day.

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MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 26

Former Yankees Pitcher Gets Axed by New MLB Team

Two weeks after taking a flyer on a former New York Yankees prospect, the Washington Nationals have already moved on. Right-hander Chase Hampton was designated

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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Washington Nationals News / Viral Sports News / September 26

Washington Nationals Part Ways With Former Top Prospect

The Washington Nationals designated right-hander Chase Hampton for assignment on Saturday, ending a stay in the organization that lasted barely two weeks and never produced a pitch in a Nationals uniform, via the MLB transaction log.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26

Nationals Designate Chase Hampton For Assignment

The Nationals announced that right-hander Chase Hampton has been designated for assignment, and right-hander Luis Perales was optioned to Triple-A Rochester. The two roster moves clear the way for Connelly Early’s activation from the 60-day injured list, and Early’s impending Nats debut was covered in greater detail yesterday.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 12

2026 Transactions: Nationals Claim Hampton, D-Backs Call Up Smith

Over the past few months & years, several ex-Yankees pitching prospects have landed with the Nationals. Add another one to that list, as Chase Hampton was claimed by the club on September 12.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 12

Nationals Claim Former Top 100 Yankees Prospect Off Waivers in High-Upside Swing

Before Saturday's game, the Washington Nationals announced some major news. They revealed that right-handed pitcher Chase Hampton was claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Washington Nationals Acquire Former Yankees Top Prospect

The Washington Nationals added a former top prospect to their organization this week, claiming 25-year-old right-hander Chase Hampton off waivers from the New York Yankees.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Nationals Claim Chase Hampton

The Nationals announced that right-hander Chase Hampton has been claimed off the Yankees’ waiver wire, and optioned to Double-A. To create a 40-man roster spot, Washington moved right-hander Matt Waldron from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL, so Waldron’s 2026 season is officially over.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 8

New York Yankees Dump Top Prospect in Stunning Move

The New York Yankees designated right-hander Chase Hampton for assignment on Sept. 7, clearing a 40-man roster spot to activate Aaron Judge from the 60-day injured list, via the MLB transaction log.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 8

Yankees Cut Ties With Top-30 Ranked Pitching Prospect Amid Rough 2026 Season

The New York Yankees were not in action on Labor Day as they had a scheduled day off before kicking off their three-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 5

Yankees announce 2 roster moves as spring training continues

The New York Yankees continued shaping their roster Thursday as team officials announced two transactions involving several pitchers currently in camp.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 16

Yankees Former Top Pitching Prospect Aims for Big Comeback

Chase Hampton had a roller coaster year in 2024. That season, he was the best pitching prospect in the New York Yankees organization, coming off a big 2023.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 18

Yankees Protect Three Prospects from Rule 5 Draft

Ahead of the deadline to add players to their 40-man roster before they'd be available to be selected in this year's Rule 5 Draft, the New York Yankees protected three of their top prospects.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 26, 2025

New York Yankees Veteran Reliever Reinvents Himself After Velocity Drop

The New York Yankees pitchers have been hit hard by the injury bug early in spring training this year. Chase Hampton already underwent Tommy John surgery.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / February 21, 2025

Yankees Suffer a Blow to Pitching Depth as Top Pitching Undergoes Elbow Surgery

The New York Yankees suffered a setback to their pitching depth as highly anticipated prospect Chase Hampton underwent Tommy John surgery, according to New York Post beat writer Greg Joyce.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 21, 2025

Yankees top pitching prospect undergoes Tommy John surgery

Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton will miss the 2025 season and part of the 2026 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

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New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / February 19, 2025

Yankees top pitching prospect Chase Hampton (UCL) sent to NY

Yankees prospect Chase Hampton is dealing with a right flexor strain and a right ulnar collateral ligament issue in his pitching arm and had to be sent to New York for testing, manager Aaron Boone told reporters Wednesday.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 6, 2025

Yankees top pitching prospect could explode onto the scene in 2025

The Yankees have no shortage of young arms in their system, but Chase Hampton is one name that could take a significant leap in 2025. The 23-year-old right-hander was on track for a big year in 2024 before injuries limited him to just 18.2 innings.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 16, 2025

Yankees’ forgotten pitching prospect could have big 2025 season

Chase Hampton was once the best prospect in the Yankees‘ organization, as entering last season he flashed an excellent fastball that he paired with strong secondary weapons including a new sweeper and cutter.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 2, 2024

Yankees could have a hidden gem in their pitching prospect pool

Every baseball fan loves a good underdog story, and the Yankees‘ farm system might just have a hidden gem in Chase Hampton. The 6-foot-2, right-handed pitcher hasn’t made many headlines after missing much of the 2024 season due to a UCL sprain, but the buzz around his potential is hard to ignore.