Mark Kolozsvary - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nets NRI deal with Phillies Kolozsvary (undisclosed) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kolozsvary appeared in just 30 games between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester in the Red Sox organization in 2025 before landing on the full-season injured list in June. The Phillies don't have a clear replacement for free agent J.T. Realmuto behind the plate, but regardless the 30-year-old Kolozsvary hasn't made an appearance in the majors since 2022 and should be viewed as a long shot to break camp.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Boston Kolozsvary signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kolozsvary spent all of last season at Triple-A Worcester, where he slashed .185/.349/.354 with 10 RBI across 83 plate appearances. He'll stick around in the Red Sox organization for the upcoming season, though he's unlikely to spend much time with the big-league squad.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs MiLB deal Minnesota signed Kolozsvary to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact Kolozsvary declined his outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk last week, and the 27-year-old backstop will instead head to Triple-A St. Paul to provide organizational depth behind the plate for Minnesota. The Twins will need to add him to the 40-man roster if they deem him worthy of a promotion.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Kolosvary cleared waivers and elected free agency Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Kolozsvary was optioned to Triple-A and later designated for assignment Wednesday. Rather than accepting an assignment to Norfolk, the 27-year-old backstop will look to catch on with another organization in hopes of remaining on a 40-man roster.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster Kolozsvary was designated for assignment Wednesday by the Orioles.

Impact Kolozsvary was optioned to Triple-A earlier Wednesday and he is now no longer a part of the team's 40-man roster. The catcher will either report to Norfolk, get claimed by another team or be released outright, the first of which seems most likely. Right-handed pitcher Reed Garrett had his contract selected from Triple-A and will replace Kolozsvary on the 40-man roster Wednesday.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Kolozsvary was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Kolozsvary was only up in the majors for a couple days and he didn't receive a plate appearance. He's clearing out to make room for the addition of Joey Ortiz to the roster.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Norfolk The Orioles selected Kolozsvary from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact With Ryan Mountcastle (illness) landing on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Kolozsvary will serve as Mountcastle's roster replacement. The 27-year-old backstop hasn't had much success at the plate in Triple-A, slashing just .162/.250/.265 through 76 plate appearances. He will presumably serve as a bench piece until Mountcastle returns.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Kolozsvary was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Kolozsvary was claimed off waivers by the Orioles in mid-October, but he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster. It's still possible that he serves as a non-roster invitee at spring training.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grabbed off waivers by Orioles Kolozsvary was claimed off waivers by Baltimore on Friday.

Impact Kolozsvary reached the majors for the first time this season but didn't make a big impact, hitting .200/.238/.450 with one homer in 21 trips to the plate. He'll attempt to win a job backing up Adley Rutschman next season.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Reds optioned Kolozsvary to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

Impact Kolozsvary lost his spot on the 26-man active roster to fellow catcher Austin Romine, whom the Reds acquired from the Cardinals on Tuesday. During his latest stint in the big leagues, Kolozsvary saw scant action behind No. 1 backstop Michael Papierski, who should face a stiffer challenge for the top job from Romine.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Reds Kolozsvary was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Kolozsvary has appeared in seven major-league games this year, going 1-for-11 with a double, a run, an RBI and five strikeouts. He'll serve as the No. 2 catcher behind Michael Papierski while Tyler Stephenson (shoulder) and Aramis Garcia (elbow/illness) are sidelined.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Louisville Kolozsvary was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Kolozsvary was called up last weekend to provide additional depth behind the dish, but he appeared in just one game during his time on the major-league roster. Michael Papierski should serve as the No. 2 catcher now that Tyler Stephenson (thumb) has been activated from the injured list.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kolozsvary scores on game-ending balk as Reds beat Rays 2-1

Mark Kolozsvary scored on a game-ending balk by Matt Wisler in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled by Reds Kolozsvary was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

Impact The 26-year-old was sent down by the Reds on Tuesday, but he'll rejoin the active roster after Aramis Garcia (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Kolozsvary will serve as catching depth behind Michael Papierski until Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is cleared to return.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Kolozsvary was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Kolozsvary was brought up Monday with fellow backstop Aramis Garcia slowed by a finger injury, but Garcia -- despite also picking up an elbow injury -- is apparently feeling better, as Kolozsvary will head back to Louisville just one day later.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Reds Kolozsvary was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Kolozsvary will join the Reds for the second time this season and serve as the team's third catcher. His latest stint with the big club may not be a long one, as fellow backstop Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is on the verge of returning to action.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Reds optioned Kolozsvary to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact With Tyler Stephenson (concussion) back from a stint on the 7-day injured list, Kolozsvary won't stick around as a No. 3 catcher. He served as Aramis Garcia's backup during his brief stay in Cincinnati, appearing in six games while going 1-for-11 with an RBI.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First major-league hit Kolozsvary had an RBI double in Thursday's loss to the Padres, going 1-for-3 before getting lifted for a pinch hitter late in the game.

Impact Kolozsvary will get to stick around for the weekend, which happens to be a series in Coors Field. He'll likely get sent back down Tuesday, when Tyler Stephenson is due back from his concussion.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Cincinnati Kolozsvary was recalled by the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact Kolozsvary was added to the Reds' taxi squad Saturday, and he'll now join the active roster to provide depth behind the plate after Tyler Stephenson (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Wednesday. The 26-year-old hasn't yet made his major-league debut, and Aramis Garcia will likely see most of the playing time at catcher in Stephenson's absence.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to taxi squad Kolozsvary was added to the Reds' taxi squad Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Kolozsvary was sent to the minors in late March, but he'll travel with the Reds during their current road trip on the West Coast. He's appeared in four games at Double-A Chattanooga this year and has hit .100 with four runs, two RBI, four walks and four strikeouts.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Kolozsvary was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kolozsvary appeared in three spring games this year and went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts. He'll begin the 2022 campaign in Louisville after he hit .207 with a homer, nine runs and two RBI in 19 appearances with the club last year.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Kolozsvary was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Kolozsvary was called up Monday to serve as catching depth, but he didn't make his major-league debut. He'll head back to Louisville after Tyler Stephenson (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives first MLB promotion The Reds selected Kolozsvary's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Kolozsvary will assume the 40-man roster spot and 28-man active roster spot of Tyler Stephenson, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, presumably for reasons related to COVID-19. The Reds are expected to lean heavily on No. 1 backstop Tucker Barnhart while Stephenson is out, likely leaving Kolozsvary to pick up one or two starts per week. Between stops at Louisville and Double-A Chattanooga in 2021, the 26-year-old backstop slashed .219/.327/.411 with seven home runs in 55 games.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Kolozsvary scores on game-ending balk as Reds beat Rays 2-1