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Overview

The transactions page tracks all official MLB player movement including trades, free agent signings, waivers, designations, option assignments, and other roster changes.

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Weekly Transaction View

Transactions are organized by week for easy browsing:
  • 7-day windows of transaction activity
  • Grouped by date within the week
  • Automatic expansion of today’s transactions
  • Navigate between weeks using the week picker
The page header provides:

Team Filter

Filter transactions to show only a specific team’s moves.

Week Picker

Navigate between different weeks or jump to a specific date.

Toggle Details

Expand or collapse all transaction sections at once.

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Daily Sections

Transactions are grouped by date in accordion sections:

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Date Header

Each day displays:
  • Day of week (short form)
  • Month and date
  • “Today” badge for current date
  • Auto-expanded state for today’s transactions

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Transaction Types

Within each day, transactions are categorized by type:
Roster status modifications:
  • Placed on Injured List (IL)
  • Activated from IL
  • Designated for Assignment
  • Outrighted to minors

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Transaction Details

Each transaction entry shows:

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Player Information

  • Player name (linked to player profile)
  • Player headshot
  • Position
  • Jersey number (if applicable)

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Transaction Info

  • Type of transaction (e.g., “Placed on 60-day IL”)
  • Team involved (with logo and colors)
  • Date of transaction
  • Effective date (if different)
  • Additional notes or details
Click any player name to view their full profile with career stats and information.

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Filtering Transactions

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By Team

When filtering by team:
  • Only transactions involving the selected team appear
  • Both “from” and “to” transactions are included
  • Team filter persists across date navigation
  • Clear filter to view all teams again

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By Type

Within each day, toggle between transaction types:
1

Default View

Shows the most common transaction type for that day.
2

Type Selector

Radio buttons let you filter to specific transaction types.
3

All Transactions

Toggle “All” to see every transaction regardless of type.

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Transaction Types Explained

Players placed on IL are temporarily removed from the active roster due to injury:
  • 10-day IL: Short-term injuries
  • 15-day IL: Medium-term injuries
  • 60-day IL: Serious long-term injuries
  • Team can add a replacement player to the 40-man roster
Team removes player from 40-man roster:
  • Team has 7 days to trade, waive, or outright the player
  • Opens a roster spot for another player
  • Player may be claimed by another team
Moving players between MLB and minors:
  • Optioned: Sent to minor league affiliate
  • Recalled: Brought back to MLB roster
  • Players have limited option years available
Players exchanged between teams:
  • Shows both teams involved
  • Lists all players in the trade
  • May include draft picks or cash
  • Effective immediately or on specific date
Claiming process for available players:
  • Team claims player off waivers from another team
  • Waiver priority based on standings
  • Player’s existing contract transfers to new team
Unsigned players available to all teams:
  • Player signs with new team
  • Contract terms (years/dollars) when available
  • May include signing bonus information

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Auto-Refresh

During active transaction periods:
  • Current week refreshes automatically
  • New transactions appear with smooth animations
  • No page reload required
  • Maintains your scroll position and filters
Major transaction activity typically occurs during:
  • Trade deadline (late July)
  • Free agency period (November-February)
  • Spring Training (February-March)
  • Waiver deadline (August)

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Sorting and Organization

Transactions are organized for readability:

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By Date

  • Most recent dates appear first
  • Today’s transactions auto-expanded
  • Older dates collapsed by default

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By Team (within type)

  • Alphabetically sorted by team name
  • Consistent ordering across dates
  • Team colors for visual identification

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By Type Count

  • Most active transaction type shown first
  • Count displayed for each type
  • Total count for all transactions

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Mobile Experience

On mobile devices:
  • Swipe between dates
  • Tap to expand/collapse sections
  • Compact transaction cards
  • Optimized player images
  • Touch-friendly controls

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Empty States

When no transactions exist:
  • “No transactions” message displays
  • Try different date ranges
  • Check team filters
  • Some weeks have minimal activity
Transaction information is provided as reported by MLB. Details may be updated after initial posting.

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Common Transaction Scenarios

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Season Opening

  • Teams cut rosters from 40 to 26 players
  • Many options and designations
  • Final roster takes shape

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Trade Deadline

  • High volume of trades
  • Contenders acquire rentals
  • Sellers trade expiring contracts

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September Call-Ups

  • Rosters expand
  • Minor leaguers promoted
  • Teams evaluate prospects

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Offseason

  • Free agent signings
  • Non-tender decisions
  • Minor trades and signings

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