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Astros right-hander Cody Bolton went unclaimed on waivers following this week’s DFA and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced this afternoon.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Astros Activate Jeremy Peña, Designate Cody Bolton

The Astros made a few moves going into tonight’s series opener in Minnesota. Jeremy Peña is back from the injured list, while the Astros officially placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Cody Bolton To Undergo Imaging For Mid-Back Tightness

Right-hander Cody Bolton only recently stepped into a beleaguered Astros rotation, but his spot already appears to be in danger. As noted by Matt Kawahara

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 6

Astros Turn to Cody Bolton for Spot Start with Brown Out

The Houston Astros announced that Cody Bolton will make the start for them tonight against the Colorado Rockies in Denver. The 28-year old journeyman made his first appearance for the Astros on March 31, picking up a 3 inning save against the Boston Red Sox.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30

Astros Select Cody Bolton

The Astros announced they’ve selected pitcher Cody Bolton onto the big league roster. Reliever Christian Roa has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land to open an active roster spot.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 7, 2025

Cleveland Guardians Officially Release Pitcher After Failed Trade

The Cleveland Guardians are highly regarded as a pitching factor, but even they are guilty of misjudging pitchers sometimes. That's exactly what happened with Cody Bolton, whom the Guardians acquired in a trade with the Seattle Mariners back in April, sending cash to the Mariners in exchange for the right-hander.

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Guardians Release Cody Bolton

The Guardians released right-hander Cody Bolton, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Cleveland had designated him for assignment a week ago when they needed a 40-man roster spot to activate David Fry from the injured list.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 8, 2025

12 week prognosis for Victor Robles on the mend from shoulder fracture, Cody Bolton traded for cash

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MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 8, 2025

Seattle Mariners Trade Former Big-League Reliever to Cleveland Guardians

After designating him for assignment recently, the Seattle Mariners have traded reliever Cody Bolton to the Cleveland Guardians for cash considerations.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 8, 2025

Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians Make A Trade

The Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians made a trade this morning. The Mariners are 4-7 and sit four games back of first place in the American League West, while the Guardians are 3-6 and sit two and a half games back of first place in the American League Central.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8, 2025

Guardians acquire RHP Cody Bolton from Mariners

The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Cody Bolton from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. The Guardians promptly optioned Bolton to Triple-A Columbus and transferred left-hander John Means to the 60-day disabled list.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5, 2025

Mariners designate reliever Cody Bolton for assignment

The Mariners announced on Saturday that they’ve designated right-hander Cody Bolton for assignment.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 11, 2025

Seattle Mariners Jettison Reliever Who Had Opening Day Roster Spot in 2024 to Triple-A

Cody Bolton, who began the season with the Seattle Mariners in 2024, was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma as part of a series of roster moves on Monday. Per the @MarinersPR account on social media: @Mariners.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / March 7, 2025

40 in 40 2025: Cody Bolton

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 14, 2024

Mariners Make Roster Move with Big Implications on Friday

On Friday, the Seattle Mariners announced they have re-called reliever Cody Bolton to the major league roster. In a corresponding move, they've sent down pitcher Emerson Hancock to Triple-A.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / April 22, 2024

Three Things Overheard in the Mariners’ Clubhouse: Pitching, J-Rod and Confidence

DENVER, Colo. – After losing the first two games of their series with the Blue Jays in Toronto, the Seattle Mariners dropped to 4-8 on April 9, tied for second-worst in the American League.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / April 8, 2024

Mariners RHPs Cody Bolton, Collin Snider land on IL

The Seattle Mariners placed right-handed relievers Cody Bolton and Collin Snider on the 15-day injured list among a series of moves Monday. Bolton's injury was listed as a "general medical issue," retroactive to Saturday, while Snider is dealing with a contusion on his left knee.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / January 30, 2024

40 in 40: Cody Bolton keeps climbing

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