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It’ll be Korey Lee and Matt Thaiss opening the year as Chicago’s primary catchers. Narváez was in White Sox camp as a non-roster invitee. The 33-year-old journeyman receiver shouldn’t have trouble latching on somewhere else as emergency depth.

Yarbrough is a useful pitcher regardless, but he also had a little extra on his (normally) high-80s fastball this spring. He can help the Yankees as a middle reliever and an occasional spot starter.

Pomeranz and Hahn were in Mariners camp this spring as non-roster invitees. They’ve been given their release to pursue opportunities elsewhere after failing to make Seattle’s season-opening bullpen mix.

Yarbrough will hit the free agent market in search of a new opportunity after failing to secure a spot on Toronto’s season-opening roster. The soft-tossing 33-year-old southpaw figures to soak up innings somewhere this season in a swingman-type role.

Drury had the option to test free agency if he wasn’t selected for the Opening Day roster and he exercised that right Sunday. The 32-year-old infielder was having a great spring and seemed like a lock for Chicago’s roster before he broke his thumb. It’s unclear when Drury might be able to play again or what his plans are going forward.

Drafted by the Brewers in 2012, Haniger debuted with the Diamondbacks, who acquired him in a trade for Gerardo Parra, in 2016. He was involved in another high-profile trade as the Mariners acquired him along with Jean Segura for Ketel Marte and Taijuan Walker prior to the 2017 season. Haniger spent six years in Seattle, where he made the All-Star team in 2018. After opting out of the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, Haniger came back and hit .253 with 39 home runs and 100 RBI in 2021. Now 34, Haniger has struggled in the three seasons since 2021 and is currently out with a shoulder injury. Despite his release, he’s still set to collect $15.5 million this year,. It’s fair to wonder if this is the end of the line for him.

Maile exercised the opt-out clause in his contract after he was informed that he didn’t make the Royals’ Opening Day roster. The 34-year-old backstop hit .333 with one home run and three RBI in 10 games this spring. Maile hit just .178 with two home runs and eight RBI in 53 games with the Reds in 2024. He’ll look to catch on with another organization in need of catching depth.

Stripling exercised the opt-out clause in his contract after he was informed that he didn’t make the Royals’ Opening Day roster. The 35-year-old right-hander has struggled in recent years with a 5.36 ERA in 2023 and a 6.01 ERA in 2024. Stripling didn’t exactly cover himself in glory this spring with a 14.63 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and 2/1 K/BB ratio in eight innings. He’ll look to catch on with another organization, but will probably have to settle for another minor-league deal.

Ottavino didn’t make the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster after he had a 10.80 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 8/5 K/BB ratio this spring. The 39-year-old right-hander will look to catch on with another team in the coming days. Ottavino had a 4.34 ERA in 60 appearances with the Mets last year. While he’s looking to bounce back, his spring training numbers weren’t a step in the right direction. It’s quite possible the next step for Ottavino is another minor-league contract.