Michael Stefanic - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Re-signs on MiLB pact Stefanic re-signed Wednesday with the Athletics on a minor-league contract.

Impact The Athletics designated Stefanic for assignment over the weekend, and upon clearing waivers, the 30-year-old infielder elected free agency. He was on the open market for just two days before opting to return to the Athletics organization and agreeing to report to Triple-A Las Vegas. Before being dropped from the 40-man roster, Stefanic saw action in two games for the Athletics and went 2-for-5 with a run.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will report to Triple-A Stefanic was sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

Impact Stefanic was booted from the 40-man roster Saturday, and after going unclaimed on waivers, he'll head to Triple-A. The 30-year-old appeared in two games for the A's and went 2-for-5 with one run scored during his brief time with the big-league club.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dropped from 40-man The Athletics designated Stefanic for assignment Saturday.

Impact Stefanic will be pushed off the Athletics' 26- and 40-man rosters following the team's acquisition of Alika Williams from Pittsburgh on Saturday. Stefanic went 2-for-5 with a run scored during his four-day stint in the majors and owns a .706 OPS through 149 plate appearances at Triple-A Las Vegas. He'll likely spend the rest of the season as organizational depth if he clears waivers.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 14 • Associated Press

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MAY 12 • Associated Press

Contract selected The Athletics selected Stefanic's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact The 30-year-old will get a look in the big leagues with the A's after signing as a non-roster invitee in December and failing to make the Opening Day roster. Stefanic's .250/.351/.355 slash line in 149 plate appearances at Triple-A this year is underwhelming, though he does have a 17:16 BB:K. He'll provide the club with some infield depth as Jacob Wilson (shoulder) heads to the injured list.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to crack Opening Day roster The Athletics reassigned Stefanic to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Stefanic was one of 11 players sent out in the Athletics' latest round of roster cuts. The 30-year-old infielder spent most of the 2025 season at the Triple-A level as a member of the Blue Jays organization but saw action in nine games with the big club, going 4-for-22 at the dish.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Athletics as NRI The Athletics signed Stefanic to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Monday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stefanic saw spot duty with the Blue Jays in 2025 but spent most of the year at Triple-A Buffalo, where he slashed .287/.403/.383 over 106 contests. The utility player will turn 30 in February and is a career .227/.314/.267 hitter over parts of four major-league seasons.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Stefanic elected free agency Sunday.

Impact Stefanic spent the majority of his 2025 season at Triple-A Buffalo, batting .287 with six homers, 51 RBI, six stolen bags and 48 runs scored in 106 appearances. He was utilized briefly in the big leagues, going 4-for-22 with three walks in nine games. Stefanic will search for an opportunity elsewhere following this transaction.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Blue Jays outrighted Stefanic to Triple-A Buffalo on June 7.

Impact Though he's no longer a member of the Blue Jays' 40-man roster, Stefanic remains in the organization and should continue to play regularly at Buffalo. Since clearing waivers and reporting to Buffalo, Stefanic has gone 9-for-29 (.310 average) with three doubles, four walks, four runs and one RBI in seven games.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Andrés Giménez, Tyler Heineman activated from IL; Michael Stefanic, Ali Sánchez designated for assignment As expected, infielder Andrés Giménez and catcher Tyler Heineman have...

JUNE 3, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays reinstate Giménez, Heineman off IL The Blue Jays reinstated Andrés Giménez off the 10-day injured list and catcher Tyler Heineman off the 7-day concussion injured list before...

JUNE 3, 2025 • MLB.COM

Booted from 40-man roster The Blue Jays designated Stefanic for assignment Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The transaction clears space on the active roster for the return of Andres Gimenez (quad). Stefanic will likely pass through waivers unclaimed.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to majors The Blue Jays selected Stefanic's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Blue Jays placing Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list. Stefanic signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays in November after appearing in 40 games for the Angels in 2024, posting a ..556 OPS with eight RBI over 124 plate appearances. He's been more productive in the minors this season, slashing .319/.454/.372 with four stolen bases, seven runs scored and 13 RBI in 119 plate appearances. With Gimenez on the shelf, Stefanic should see some playing time at second base on days when Ernie Clement shifts to third.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Toronto The Blue Jays signed Stefanic to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Nate Heisler of Klutch Sports reports.

Impact Stefanic elected free agency after being outrighted off the Angels' 40-man roster in October but has managed a strike a deal with a new club. The 28-year-old has slashed just .232/.317/.275 over parts of three big-league seasons and will likely begin 2025 as a utility infielder at Triple-A Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped off roster Stefanic was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Impact Stefanic earned a career-high 124 plate appearances in 2024 but maintained just a .556 OPS with zero home runs. Depending on the Angels' offseason moves, Stefanic could be a depth option along the infield in 2025.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Stefanic (calf) will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Stefanic hadn't started in any of the last four games after he was removed from Friday's game against the Astros with calf tightness, but he felt well enough to make an appearance off the bench Sunday. His return to the lineup Wednesday indicates that he's healthy, but Stefanic will likely have to settle for more of a part-time role once Brandon Drury is fully recovers from a hamstring injury. Drury is back in the lineup Wednesday as the Angels' designated hitter following a five-game absence.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down Tuesday Stefanic isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox.

Impact Stefanic appeared as a pinch runner during Sunday's contest, suggesting that he's moved past his calf issue, but he'll grab a seat on the bench Tuesday while Charles Leblanc starts at second base in place of the injured Brandon Drury (hamstring).

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Stefanic (calf) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact Stefanic will be on the bench for a second straight game while he tends to a right calf injury. With Brandon Drury (hamstring) also day-to-day and not included in the lineup, the Angels will have spots available in the infield for Jack Lopez at second base and Eric Wagaman at third base.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Stefanic (calf) isn't in the Angels' lineup for Saturday's game against Houston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stefanic made an early exit from Friday's game with what was labeled as minor tightness in his right calf, but it seems to be serious enough to warrant sitting him down Saturday. Jack Lopez will get the starting nod at second base instead and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor tightness Stefanic was removed from Friday's game versus the Astros due to right calf tightness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Ron Washington said after Friday's loss that Stefanic's injury is relatively minor, so an extended absence is unlikely. If he and Brandon Drury (hamstring) are both unable to play Saturday, Jack Lopez would be the favorite to start at second base.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Wednesday Stefanic is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stefanic will head to the bench after he went 1-for-9 with a walk, a run and an RBI while starting in each of the Angels' previous three games. With Anthony Rendon (oblique) recently landing on the injured list, Stefanic should have a chance at seeing steadier playing time in the Anaheim infield over the final two and a half weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time dropping off Stefanic will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Though he'll be included in the lineup in the series finale, Stefanic's playing time appears to be drying up after he previously started five and four consecutive games earlier this month. Stefanic has gone just 1-for-24 over his last seven contests and will likely continue to play second fiddle at the keystone to Brandon Drury.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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