If a player is underperforming expectations, he might be designated for assignment. Here's what that entails.

The Cincinnati Reds designated infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment after activating him from the 10-day ... Jeimer Candelario Designated for Assignment by Reds in 2nd Year of $45M Contract.

The fixed-term contract with a defined purpose (or assignment contract) shall end at the end of the assignment for which it was concluded. Javascript est desactivé dans votre navigateur. Content ...

The Minnesota Twins announced Saturday that a contract was selected for Scott Blewett from Triple-A St. Paul. ... the Twins have designated left-handed pitcher Steven Okert for release or assignment.

The Reds owe about $4.19 million from the $7.5 million, one-year contract he agreed to on Dec. 22. “It was a tough decision,” Reds manager David Bell said. “It speaks a lot to how our guys ...

The Dodgers are designating the 35-year-old left-hander for assignment, the team announced Monday. In a corresponding move, the team selected the contract of right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan.

What does designated for assignment mean in baseball? Teams are only allowed to have 40 players on their roster at all times, with 26 of them active in the majors.