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Earlier today, the Mets added Gabriel Arias to the big league roster. The newest Met will wear number 25, which was most recently worn by the since-traded Brooks Raley.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 25

Mets put Juan Soto on 10-day IL, Eric Wagaman recalled

Juan Soto is headed to the 10-day IL with a left calf strain, the same injury that kept him out for three weeks earlier this season. Eric Wagaman has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse with the corresponding move.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 26

Mets having 'no fun' as disastrous season keeps getting worse

It it fast becoming another lost season for the New York Mets? If you listen to the players, it's beginning to look that way.

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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / May 29

Eric Wagaman Making Early Case for Bigger Mets Role

They say lightning doesn’t strike twice, but for the Mets — maybe it does? M.J. Melendez gave the Mets something they rarely see: a hot start to his career in orange and blue.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Mets Reinstate A.J. Minter From 60-Day IL, Select Eric Wagaman

The Mets announced that they have reinstated left-hander A.J. Minter from the 60-day injured list. Additionally, infielder/outfielder Jared Young has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and infielder Eric Wagaman has been selected to the roster.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Mets Outright Eric Wagaman

The Mets have sent infielder/outfielder Eric Wagaman outright to Triple-A Syracuse, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3

Mets Select Vidal Brujan, Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment

The Mets are filling their void at shortstop with Vidal Brujan, who had his contract selected ahead of Sunday’s game against the Angels. The club announced first baseman Eric Wagaman has been designated for assignment to clear a 40-man spot for Brujan.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Mets Claim Eric Wagaman

The Mets announced that they have claimed infielder Eric Wagaman off waivers from the Twins and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. Minnesota had designated him for assignment last week.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Twins Claim Christian Roa, Designate Eric Wagaman

The Twins claimed right-hander Christian Roa off waivers from the Astros, who’d designated him for assignment earlier in the week, Houston announced Thursday.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 3

Twins acquire first baseman Eric Wagaman in swap with Marlins

The Minnesota Twins made a roster move Friday to address their corner infield depth, acquiring first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league left-handed reliever Kade Bragg.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 3

2026 Transactions: Twins Trade for Ex-Marlin Eric Wagaman

Minnesota executed a trade on January 2, trading away Minor League reliever Kade Bragg for ex-Marlins infielder Eric Wagaman. Wagaman becomes the second primary first baseman added to the Twins’ roster this winter, weeks after Minnesota signed Josh Bell.

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MLB News / Athletics on SI / January 2

Minnesota Twins Cast-Off Could Quietly Bolster A's Depth

The Minnesota Twins made a small trade on Friday, acquiring first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins in exchange for left-hander Kade Bragg. Wagaman was designated for assignment when the Marlins added former A's outfielder Esteury Ruiz right before the new year, and the infielder has subsequently been traded to Minnesota.

MLB News / Field Level Media / January 2

Twins acquire 1B Eric Wagaman from Marlins

The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Florida Marlins on Friday in exchange for minor league left-hander Kade Bragg. Wagaman, 28, batted .250 with nine home runs and 53 RBIs in 140 games for the Marlins last season.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 29

Marlins To Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment

The Marlins are designating first baseman Eric Wagaman for assignment, reports Kevin Barral of Fish On First. That’ll open the 40-man roster spot to accommodate the acquisition of outfielder Esteury Ruiz when that trade is finalized.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / November 8

Why Free-Agent Orioles Slugger Makes Perfect Sense for Marlins

The Miami Marlins used eight different players at first base in 2025, led by Eric Wagaman, who worked 117 games at the position. But is he the right player moving forward?

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / October 17

Eric Wagaman Has Roller Coaster Debut Season at Marlins First Baseman

Jake Burger split his time between first base and third base in 2024 for the Miami Marlins. But, the Texas Rangers offered a deal too good to pass up. The Rangers were looking for more slug at first base and they offered the Marlins three quality prospects — shortstop Echedry Vargas, shortstop Max Acosta and left-handed pitcher Brayan Mendoza.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18, 2025

Alec Burleson, Eric Wagaman power Cardinals over Marlins

Alec Burleson lined a go-ahead single in the seventh inning as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals defeated the mistake-prone Miami Marlins 8-3 on Monday night.

Miami Marlins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17, 2025

Marlins’ Eric Wagaman blasts 2-run bomb in Jesus Luzardo’s Miami return

Miami Marlins first baseman Eric Wagaman blasted a 2-run home run against Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo in his Miami return. Luzardo spent three years with the franchise before being traded to its NL East rival for a couple of prospects.

Miami Marlins News / New Baseball Media / March 10, 2025

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Miami Marlins

One year after the Marlins made the MLB Postseason, Miami lost 100 games and thrust themselves into a significant rebuild. During the 2024-25 offseason, that rebuilding effort continued, as two of Miami’s most notable players were traded.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 22, 2024

Angels Free Agent Signs With National League Squad

The Miami Marlins have added former Los Angeles Angels infielder Eric Wagaman for the upcoming 2025 season. The parties agreed to a one-year deal with the Miami making the offiical announcement on Friday.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 21, 2024

Miami Marlins Sign Former New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels Infielder Eric Wagaman

The Miami Marlins have signed infielder Eric Wagaman to a one-year Major League contract, the team announced Friday. The Los Angeles Angels, who selected Wagaman in the minor league portion of the 2023 Rule 5 Draft, designated Wagaman for assignment in November.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 20, 2024

Marlins sign former Angels infielder to one-year deal

The Marlins announced they have signed infielder/outfielder Eric Wagaman to a one-year major league deal. Infielder Vidal Bruján has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / September 18, 2024