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The Yankees announced Monday that right-handed reliever Justin Topa elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Yankees Make Sudden Roster Move With Veteran Pitcher

The Yankees designated right-hander Justin Topa for assignment Saturday, four days after calling him up, to clear an active roster spot for Max Fried’s return from the injured list.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Yankees Designate Justin Topa For Assignment

The Yankees have designated right-handed reliever Justin Topa for assignment, per a team announcement. They activated lefty Max Fried from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

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Report: Yankees to recall Justin Topa after Brendan Beck optioned

The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with the New York Post reporting that right-hander Justin Topa is expected to be recalled.

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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Yankees To Select Justin Topa

The Yankees are planning to call up veteran reliever Justin Topa, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He’s not on the 40-man roster and will thus need to have his contract formally selected.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Yankees sign ex-Twins, Mariners reliever who once recorded 2.61 ERA

The Yankees are taking a flier on a veteran arm looking to work his way back to the majors. New York signed free agent right-hander Justin Topa to a minor league contract, continuing a well-traveled 2026 season that began with his release from Minnesota and a subsequent stop in Toronto’s system.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Yankees Sign Justin Topa To Minor League Deal

The Yankees signed reliever Justin Topa to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Conor Foley of The YES Network reported the move.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 14

2026 Transactions: White Sox Claim Rogers, Yankees Sign Topa

Jake Rogers is now on his fourth Major League team this season. The veteran catcher joined the White Sox on August 14, after spending time with the Tigers, Orioles, and Red Sox this season.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Yankees Acquire Long-Time MLB Veteran in Post-Deadline Move

The New York Yankees have added depth to their pitching ranks by signing right-hander Justin Topa to a minor-league contract, with the 35-year-old assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Royals Release Justin Topa

The Royals released veteran right-handed reliever Justin Topa from their Triple-A affiliate in Omaha, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d signed a minor league deal with Kansas City in early July but is once again a free agent.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Royals sign recently released Blue Jays pitcher to minor league contract

The Kansas City Royals agreed to a minor league contract with veteran right-handed pitcher Justin Topa on Tuesday, according to MLB.com’s transactions tracker.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Royals Sign Justin Topa To Minor League Deal

The Royals have signed right-hander Justin Topa to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 6

Blue Jays release Josh Fleming, Justin Topa from minor-league deals

The Toronto Blue Jays have released a pair of veteran pitchers, left-hander Josh Fleming and right-hander Justin Topa, per the club’s transaction log. Both Fleming and Topa are now officially free agents after being relieved of their minor-league contracts with the organization.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5

Blue Jays Release Josh Fleming, Justin Topa

The Blue Jays have released lefty Josh Fleming and right-hander Justin Topa from their respective minor league deals, according to their minor league transactions logs.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Blue Jays sign former Twins reliever to minor league contract

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-handed reliever Justin Topa to a minor-league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log, with the veteran immediately assigned to Triple-A Buffalo.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / June 3

2026 Transactions: Padres DFA Castellanos, Blue Jays Sign Topa

Nick Castellanos and the Padres arrived in Philadelphia & started a three-game series on June 2. But Castellanos won’t suit up against his old team in Philly, as the Padres designated him for assignment on June 3.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 3

Former Twins reliever Justin Topa signs minors deal with Blue Jays

If there’s one thing this season has taught us, it’s that you can never have too many arms. Keeping in line with that age-old saying, the Toronto Blue Jays added another veteran reliever to their system on Wednesday, signing recently released Minnesota Twins right-hander Justin Topa to a minor-league deal, according to the transaction log.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Blue Jays, Justin Topa Agree To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays and right-handed reliever Justin Topa are in agreement on a minor league contract, per the MiLB.com transaction log. He’ll head to Triple-A Buffalo for the time being.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / May 26

The Twins Will Go as Far as Their Bullpen Can Take Them

The Minnesota Twins are a solid team. They are currently a couple of games under .500, but they have their share of bright spots. The offense is average, but Byron Buxton is putting together another monster season.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 19, 2025

Twins lineup vs. Braves: Justin Topa will start, Simeon Woods Richardson to follow

Minnesota Twins pitcher Justin Topa is set to make his first career start against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, while scheduled starter Simeon Woods Richardson is expected to follow in bulk relief duty, per the Star Tribune's Phil Miller.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 5, 2025

Twins’ oft-injured pitcher Justin Topa leaves spring training action early

Twins reliever Justin Topa faced only two batters on Wednesday's spring training action against the Orioles. He faced only seven batters with noticeably weak velocity and allowed a solo homerun before making an early exit.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 23, 2024

Report: Justin Topa, yet to make Twins debut, to begin rehab assignment

Already boasting the eighth-best bullpen in the majors — based on a 3.61 ERA — the Minnesota Twins could be getting even deeper with Brock Stewart nearing his return from injury and Justin Topa beginning a rehab assignment.

Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / May 5, 2024

Minnesota Twins' Recent Trade Acquisition Nearing Season Debut After Rehab From Knee Injury

New Minnesota Twins' reliever Justin Topa is nearing his season debut after making another rehab appearance on Friday night. He's been battling a knee issue since spring training.

Minnesota Twins News / Zone Coverage / January 31, 2024

Justin Topa Could Be Minnesota’s Emilio Pagan Upgrade

The Minnesota Twins made their first big move of the offseason on Monday when they traded Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners. The Twins also addressed some areas of need by adding a depth pitcher to the rotation (Anthony DeSclafani), a top-100 prospect (Gabriel Gonzalez), and a minor-league flier for the pitching staff (Darren Bowen).

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 30, 2024

Seattle Mariners' Reliever Expresses Sadness on Social Media Over Big Trade on Monday

The Seattle Mariners traded away reliever Justin Topa on Monday night to the Minnesota Twins as part of a five-player deal that netted the M's second baseman Jorge Polanco.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29, 2024