Justin Topa - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Back with NYY Topa signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Tuesday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The right-hander declined an outright assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday after being designated for assignment by the Yankees, but he's now back with the organization on a new deal. Topa fired three scoreless frames in his two outings with the Yankees but struggled to an 8.05 ERA in his 23 outings for the Twins earlier this year.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

NY Yankees make roster move involving pitcher Justin Topa for the remainder of the season The New York Yankees' search for roster depth continues, most recently with a decision on former Minnesota Twins reliever Justin Topa.

SEPTEMBER 1 • BOLAVIP.COM

Reaches free agency Topa became a free agent Monday after declining an outright assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Impact Topa made it through waivers unclaimed after being removed from the Yankees' 40-man roster, and he's opted to look for a new gig elsewhere. The right-handed reliever yielded one unearned run in three innings over two appearances with the Yankees, and he's posted a 6.95 ERA in 25 major-league outings in 2026.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned from 40-man The Yankees designated Topa for assignment Saturday.

Impact Topa gave up one unearned run in two innings during his lone appearance with the Yankees, and he'll now cede his spot on the active roster to Max Fried (elbow), who returned from the injured list Saturday. Topa is likely to clear waivers after posting a 7.29 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 21 major-league innings this season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 25 • SODOMOJO.COM

Officially added to roster The Yankees selected Topa's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Impact Topa will get a look with the big club after logging a 1.80 ERA and 2:1 K:BB over five innings during his time with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The righty reliever held an 8.05 ERA and 12:11 K:BB across 19 frames earlier this season with the Twins.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Justin Topa Promotion Hints at Unmissable Bullpen Concern Justin Topa has seen better days. Coming off a 2025 season in which he pitched to a 3.90 ERA in 60 innings and was projected for a 4.07 ERA...

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

"Never heard of this guy"; "Are they nuts?" - Fans rip Yankees for calling up high-ERA relief pitcher Justin Topa The New York Yankees are reportedly set to promote veteran relief pitcher Justin Topa. The former Minnesota Twins pitcher signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees earlier th...

AUGUST 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NY Yankees reportedly resorting to 8.05 ERA reliever Justin Topa amid injury crisis With injuries wrecking havoc across the mound, the New York Yankees are expected to make a roster move in the 2026 MLB season.

AUGUST 24 • BOLAVIP.COM

Joining Yankees' bullpen The Yankees plan to call up Topa before Tuesday's game against the Astros, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Topa was just signed to a minor-league contract earlier this month and has turned in 1.80 ERA and 2:1 K:BB over five innings during his time with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The right-handed reliever logged an 8.05 ERA and 12:11 K:BB across 19 frames earlier this season with the Twins.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Yankees The Yankees signed Topa to a minor-league contract Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Topa has been assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 35-year-old right-hander pitched in 23 games out of the Twins' bullpen this season, where he posted an ugly 8.05 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB across 19 innings before being released in late May.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Royals The Royals released Topa on Sunday.

Impact Topa allowed just one earned run with a 9:5 K:BB over 12.2 innings with Triple-A after inking a minor-league deal with the Royals in July, so he might have exercised an opt-out clause in his contract. The veteran reliever logged an 8.05 ERA and 12:11 K:BB over 19 innings earlier this season with the Twins and is now on the lookout for a new organization.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Royals Topa signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Tuesday.

Impact Topa was cut loose by Toronto on Sunday despite allowing just three earned runs in eight innings with its Triple-A affiliate. He'll now get another opportunity to carve out a role for himself with the Royals, and he may have an easier path back to the big leagues given Kansas City's 5.22 bullpen ERA.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays cuts of former Twins, Pirates pitchers may signal their strategy at MLB Draft The Toronto Blue Jays have parted ways with Josh Fleming and Justin Topa according to MLB Trade Rumours. Both pitchers were on minor league...

JULY 6 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Let go by Toronto The Blue Jays released Topa on Sunday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.

Impact Topa signed a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays in early June after being let go by the Twins in mid-May. He's pitched to a 3.38 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 4:3 K:BB across eight innings with Triple-A Buffalo this season, but he'll now hit the open market after being cut by the Blue Jays. Topa will now look to catch on with a team in needed of right-handed depth out of the bullpen.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Former Twins reliever Justin Topa signs minors deal with Blue Jays If there’s one thing this season has taught us, it’s that you can never have too many arms. Keeping in line with that age-old saying, the To...

JUNE 3 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Nets minors deal from Blue Jays The Blue Jays signed Topa to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.

Impact Topa was released by the Twins in late May after posting an 8.05 ERA and 2.00 WHIP across 19 innings. The 35-year-old reliever will look to get back on track at Triple-A Buffalo in hopes of earning another chance at the big-league level.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Twins The Twins released Topa on Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.

Impact The Twins designated Topa for assignment Tuesday, and rather than keeping him in the organization, the team will instead part ways with him entirely now that he's cleared waivers. The 35-year-old righty has struggled considerably this season, posting an 8.05 ERA and 2.00 WHIP across 19 innings with Minnesota. He will likely have to redeem himself on a minor-league contract before another team inserts him into its big-league bullpen.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 19 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment The Twins designated Topa for assignment Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Orlando Arcia. Topa is one of eight Twins relievers to notch a save this season, but he's been highly ineffective overall and particularly of late, yielding 12 runs across 5.1 innings in May. Given his $1.225 million salary, Topa is likely to pass through waivers unclaimed.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams has grand slam and 5 RBIs, House, Tena and Millas also homer as Nationals rout Twins 15-2

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MAY 7 • Associated Press

Hangs on for second save Topa picked up the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays despite allowing two runs on four hits in the ninth inning.

Impact It didn't come easy for Topa on Sunday, after the right-hander entered with a three-run lead. He'd give up four hits in the frame, including a two-run homer to Kazuma Okamoto, though he'd ultimately coax a double play off the bat of Lenyn Sosa to strand the tying and go-ahead runs on base. It's Topa's second save this season and his first since April 7. His ERA sits at 4.70 with a 1.63 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB across 15.1 innings.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Twins hold on to beat Blue Jays 4-3 after Ryan leaves with elbow soreness

Andrew Morris pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of starter Joe Ryan, who exited with elbow soreness, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to sp...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

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