Justin Dean - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Demoted to Iowa The Cubs optioned Dean to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Since being called up June 19, Dean had mostly been used in pinch-running situations. The 29-year-old recorded just 10 plate appearances in his brief time with the big-league club. Dean will head back to Iowa, where he has slashed .238/.369/.354 with three home runs, 25 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 223 plate appearances this season. Kevin Alcantara will take Dean's spot on the active roster after being recalled.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki hits in 2 runs in 10th to push Cubs over Brewers 4-3

Seiya Suzuki singled in two runs to key a three-run 10th inning and Jordan Wicks, called up earlier Sunday, got a game-ending double play with the bases loaded to preserve the Chic...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

'I almost cried': After 8 years in Minor Leagues, Dean notches 1st MLB hit CHICAGO -- The World Series ring that Justin Dean earned with the Dodgers last year had nearly reached his hands, but then the Cubs came cal...

JUNE 19 • MLB.COM

Carson Kelly has grand slam and career-high 6 RBIs as Cubs rout Blue Jays 16-2

Carson Kelly hit his second career grand slam in Chicago’s seven-run first inning and finished with a career-high six RBIs as the Cubs routed the Toronto Blue Jays 16-2

JUNE 19 • Associated Press

Ballesteros optioned to Triple-A; Cubs recall Justin Dean The Chicago Cubs on Friday announced they have recalled outfielder Justin Dean. In a corresponding move, catcher Moisés Ballesteros has been...

JUNE 19 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Dean from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact An offseason waiver claim, Dean has slashed .238/.369/.354 with three home runs, 14 stolen bases and a 36:58 BB:K over 56 contests with Iowa this season. The 29-year-old can handle all three outfield spots and should operate mainly in a reserve role.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs finalize roster move involving World Series Champion Justin Dean The Chicago Cubs made a roster move involving World Series champion Justin Dean as they trim the roster ahead of Opening Day and prepare for...

MARCH 13 • BOLAVIP.COM

Misses out on roster spot The Cubs optioned Dean to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.

Impact The 29-year-old outfielder was claimed off waivers by the Cubs in January, but he was unable to earn a spot on the 40-man roster after posting a .480 OPS across 31 plate appearances during spring training. Dean made his MLB debut with the Dodgers during the 2025 regular season, logging just two plate appearances in 18 games while primarily serving as a pinch runner and defensive replacement.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

One of the 2025 Dodgers' World Series heroes quietly found a new NL home It's already been quite the offseason for former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Justin Dean. Dean's heads-up play in Game 6 of the World Ser...

JANUARY 15 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Chicago Cubs Claim Outfielder Justin Dean Off of Waivers Justin Dean is a little extra depth at Triple-A Iowa for the Chicago Cubs.

JANUARY 14 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Claimed off waivers by Cubs The Cubs claimed Dean off waivers from the Giants on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Dean received two plate appearances for the Dodgers in 2025 and has since gone from the Giants and now to the Cubs via waivers. The 29-year-old slashed .289/.378/.431 with 27 steals at Triple-A Oklahoma City last season and can play all three outfield spots. Dean will compete for a reserve role in Chicago.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers have the opportunity to bring back World Series hero after Giants DFA The Giants DFA'ed Dodgers World Series hero Justin Dean after their Tyler Mahle signing.

JANUARY 7 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Designated for assignment The Giants designated Dean for assignment Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Dean arrived in San Francisco in November via waiver claim, but he'll now depart the 40-man roster to make room for Tyler Mahle. Dean slashed .289/.378/.431 and stole 27 bases across 347 plate appearances with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in 2025, and he projects to work as minor-league depth again in 2026.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' waiver claim gets LA potential Justin Dean replacement from Braves The Dodgers claimed defense-first outfielder Mike Siani off of waivers from the Braves.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Former Dodger inadvertently puts pressure on Giants with goodbye message Justin Dean’s Instagram goodbye to Los Angeles quietly ramps up the pressure in San Francisco for the Giants to unlock him the same way the...

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Claimed by Giants San Francisco claimed Dean off waivers from the Dodgers on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Dean logged two plate appearances in 18 big-league games during the 2025 season, spending most of his time at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The outfielder slashed .289/.378/431 with six homers and 27 stolen bases over 347 plate appearances for OKC. He'll get a fresh start with the Giants.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers exercise contract options of Muncy and Vesia; former All-Star Gonsolin DFA'd

The Los Angeles Dodgers have exercised the contract options for third baseman Max Muncy and reliever Alex Vesia

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Justin Dean with a SILKY catch 😎

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Ohtani's next start for Dodgers set for crucial series against NL East-leading Phillies

Shohei Ohtani is set to make his next pitching start for the Los Angeles Dodgers next week against the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent back to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Dean to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact Since coming up from the minors Aug. 8, Dean has logged just two plate appearances with the Dodgers while acting primarily as a pinch runner and outfield depth. Now that Tommy Edman (ankle) has returned from the injured list, Dean will be pushed off the active roster and likely finish the season at Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Dean to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

An out from being no-hit, the Orioles stun the Dodgers with 4 runs in the 9th to win 4-3

Jackson Holliday homered with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to deny Yoshinobu Yamamoto a no-hitter, and the Baltimore Orioles weren’t satisfied with that, rallying for...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Called up by Dodgers The Dodgers called up Dean from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dean will be replacing Esteury Ruiz on the bench, with Luken Baker cleared out to make room on the Dodgers' 40-man roster. The 28-year-old Dean will likely be used sparingly, although he figures to at least make his MLB debut in the coming days, which makes him a success story as a 17th-round pick in 2018. Dean swiped a total of 61 bags last year between Atlanta's Double-A and Triple-A affiliates.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Being called up The Dodgers will call up Dean from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Signed to a minor-league contract over the offseason, Dean has slashed .274/.370/.426 with 25 stolen bases this season with Oklahoma City. He can play all three outfield spots and is likely to serve in a reserve outfielder/pinch runner role. The Dodgers will have to free up spots on the 26-man and 40-man rosters in order to add Dean.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minor-league camp Dean was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Dodgers on Sunday.

Impact Dean went 3-for-11 with a double, four walks, three runs scored, two stolen bases and four strikeouts while appearing in 11 games during spring training. He'll now likely begin the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Oklahoma City as he continues to wait for an opportunity to make his MLB debut.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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