In recent days, MLB teams have been actively navigating the waiver wire, akin to a marketplace, with players like Luis Robert Jr. being claimed by the Orioles after the Mets put him on waivers for salary relief. However, Eugenio Suarez and TJ Friedl went unclaimed by any team, despite the Reds’ willingness to give them away. The waiver system, established post-2019, allows teams to offload players without trade negotiations, prioritizing claims based on standings. As the September 1 cutoff approaches, teams are rushing to make claims for postseason eligibility, exemplified by Robert and Tommy Pham’s recent moves.
