MLB in Brief: Luis Severino Stays with the A’s | A Cleanup in New York

Luis Severino is staying with the A's

He won't be opting out of his contract.

Luis Severino to Exercise Player Option, Remain With A's https://t.co/mscwpALNs8 pic.twitter.com/jHlP2oI99t

— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) October 31, 2026

Clint Hurdle Leaves the Rockies

He was serving as an advisor.

Clint Hurdle and the Rockies Part Ways https://t.co/SQqEksPXP6 pic.twitter.com/t8BWuDx40n

— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) October 31, 2026

Shake-up in New York

Assistant GMs are leaving.

The Yankees aren't renewing the contracts of Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean, who served as special assistants to GM Brian Cashman, according to sources. Minaya is the former Mets GM, and Sabean was the Giants' GM during their heyday.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 31, 2026

Michael Soroka, a free agent

He may be leaving Arizona.

Michael Soroka Declines Mutual Option With D-Backs https://t.co/4dMIE3AkPW pic.twitter.com/nnNDWwfGnM

— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) October 31, 2026

The Playoff Team

Who stood out?

Jeremy Pena traded?

Possible.

The Astros' infield surplus could force them to consider trading Jeremy Peña, whom the team has failed to sign to an extension, per @Chandler_Rome

(https://t.co/j9siepANrS) pic.twitter.com/esuXNFH9b4

— Punchoutpitch (@Punchoutpitch) October 31, 2026

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