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With the 2025 MLB postseason concluding on November 1, offseason business can begin to commence. But before then, some Major League teams made last-second moves during the 2025 World Series.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 31

Tigers re-sign catcher Tomás Nido on a minor league deal

We don’t necessarily put up a post for minor league signings, but this one probably has a little more relevance than most. The Tigers and veteran backstop Tomás Nido have agreed on a new minor league deal for the 2026 season.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Tigers outright catcher Tomas Nido

The Tigers announced that catcher Tomás Nido cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo. The veteran backstop has the right to decline the assignment in favor of free agency, though the team did not provide any indication that he’d do that.

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Tigers designate Tomas Nido for assignment

The Tigers announced Tuesday that catcher Tomas Nido has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to fellow catcher Jake Rogers, who is being reinstated from the injured list after missing about six weeks with an oblique strain.

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Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 5/7/2025

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Tigers select Tomas Nido, place Jake Rogers on IL

The Tigers announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of veteran catcher Tomas Nido from Triple-A Toledo and placed fellow catcher Jake Rogers on the 10-day IL with tightness in his left oblique.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17

Tigers To Re-Sign Tomas Nido On Minor League Deal

The Tigers are re-signing veteran catcher Tomas Nido on a minor league contract, as first reported by Mike Mayer of Metsmerized. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports that Nido would receive a $1.5MM base salary if he makes the big league roster.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18, 2024

Tigers Sign Tomas Nido To Minor League Deal

The Tigers signed catcher Tomas Nido to a minor league deal, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Nido was announced in the lineup for the Triple-A Toledo MudHens today, so the signing is clearly already official.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 31, 2024

Cubs Claim RHP Shawn Armstrong, Option Daniel Palencia, Release Tomás Nido

Here’s a little roster action for you ahead of Saturday’s game. In addition to these moves, the Cubs also scratched Jordan Wicks from his scheduled start for the Iowa Cubs in order to have him ready for this weekend if needed.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30, 2024

Cubs release reserve catcher

He has been on the IL since July 25 with a meniscus injury that required right knee surgery. The Cubs sent him on a rehab stint with Triple-A Iowa Thursday night.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 30, 2024

Cubs roster move: Shawn Armstrong claimed on waivers, Tomas Nido released

The Cubs have a new reliever. This is a Cubs roster move you did not anticipate: The Cardinals just traded Dylan Carlson to the Rays for Shawn Armstrong a month ago, at the trading deadline — and Armstrong actually pitched fairly well for them, a 2.84 ERA and 1.026 WHIP in 11 appearances covering 12⅔ innings, with only two walks and 12 strikeouts.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 26, 2024

Chicago Cubs Place Veteran Catcher on IL, Promote Journeyman

The Chicago Cubs have placed catcher Tomas Nido on the 10-day injured list with a knee injury, and have called up catcher Christian Bethancourt from Triple-A Iowa.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / July 26, 2024

Cubs Roster Moves: Nido, Bethancourt, Brown

The Chicago Cubs today made a series of roster moves, all tied to the loss of catcher Tomas Nido. It’s a knee injury for Nido, who heads to the Injured List: Bethancourt, 32, once a significant young catching prospect and then big leaguer, is pretty much pure depth at this point in his career.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / July 14, 2024

It’s a Cubs Homer Party: Pete (x2), Nido, and Morel!

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Tomas Nido, and Chris Morel go deep!

New York Mets News / Mets360.com / June 24, 2024

Harrison Bader is clutch, and an unrelated Tomas Nido prediction

Off-season acquisition Harrison Bader has worked his way into the starting lineup, and he is getting the job done. Bader had a reputation as a good fielder with speed, but not much power.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 24, 2024

Chicago Cubs Viewed as Suitor for ‘Best Catcher Available This Summer'

The Chicago Cubs addressed some of their catching issues last week, releasing Yan Gomes and landing Tomas Nido. Gomes, once a valuable professional, struggled offensively.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / June 21, 2024

Tomas Nido Takes High Road After Mets DFA Ends 12 Year Stint With Organization

After 12 years spent in the New York Mets' organization, veteran catcher Tomas Nido saw the writing on the wall. Young rising star Francisco Alvarez returned from thumb surgery last week and reclaimed his role as the starting catcher.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / June 20, 2024

Let’s Talk About Playing Time for the New Cubs Catching Tandem

What will the time split look like behind the plate for Miguel Amaya and Tomas Nido?

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 19, 2024

Chicago Cubs Ship Minor League Catcher to Miami Marlins

It's been well-documented how much the Chicago Cubs have struggled with their catcher position this season. Things had gotten so bad they opted to designate their veteran Yan Gomes for assignment and bring in Tomas Nido, who was recently released by the New York Mets.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 19, 2024

How Catcher Tomas Nido Can Help the Struggling Chicago Cubs

The struggling Chicago Cubs can't get anything going, currently 4-6 in their last 10 games. It's clear that there needs to be changes before the July trade deadline, and there are many that need to be made.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 19, 2024

Cubs Designate Yan Gomes for Assignment, Sign Catcher Tomas Nido

Here at On Tap Sports Net, we know what we're talking about. Just days before the move, our Chicago Cubs writer Bobby Foster suggested that Tomas Nido would be an upgrade at catcher after he was released by the New York Mets on Monday.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / June 17, 2024

Tomas Nido Could Be a Quality Upgrade to Underwhelming Cubs Catching Corps

As the Chicago Cubs continue to walk the line of mediocrity, they've been plagued by lackluster production from Miguel Amaya and Yan Gomes. The North Siders' catching situation isn't adequate for a team that should be hell-bent on making the postseason.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17, 2024

Mets release veteran catcher

Now that he’s a free agent, he will have the ability to sign with any team and would only cost his new club the aforementioned prorated major league minimum for any time spent in the bigs.

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