T.J. McFarland - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Retires from professional baseball McFarland announced his retirement from professional baseball on his Instagram account Monday.

Impact McFarland spent the 2025 season with the Athletics, posting a 6.89 ERA over 27 appearances before being released in July. The 36-year-old appeared in parts of 13 major-league seasons for five different teams, finishing with a 4.18 ERA across 460 outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Released by Athletics The Athletics released McFarland on Wednesday.

Impact The veteran reliever had been removed from the Athletics' 40-man roster and is now on the free-agent market after clearing waivers. McFarland allowed 12 runs over 15.2 innings this season, but the sinkerballer held a 3.81 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 79 appearances for the A's last season, so he should be able to find a new gig in short order.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Athletics The Athletics designated McFarland for assignment on Friday.

Impact The left-hander spent most of May on the IL due to a groin injury before being activated in early June, and he'll lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters after giving up six runs in nine outings since being reinstated. McFarland has a decent track record in the majors and will have the option to elect free agency if he clears waivers.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Smith hits 2 of Astros' 5 homers in 13-3 win over Athletics

Cam Smith hit two of Houston’s five home runs and finished with four hits as the Astros routed the Athletics 13-3 to halt their four-game winning streak

JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Nolan Schanuel's first career walk-off hit gives Angels 2-1 10-inning win over Athletics

Nolan Schanuel hit a single into shallow center field for the first walk-off hit of his career to drive in Jo Adell and give the Los Angeles Angels a 2-1 10-inning win over the Ath...

JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

MLB reinstates 4 players after yearlong bans for betting on baseball

Major League Baseball’s one-year suspensions for betting on baseball have ended for four players — San Diego starter Jay Groome, Athletics relief pitcher Michael Kelly, Philadelphi...

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Activated from injured list The Athletics activate McFarland (groin) from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's been out more than three weeks with a groin injury but has been cleared to return following one rehab appearance. McFarland will return to a middle relief role.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list The Athletics activated McFarland (groin) from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's been out more than three weeks with a groin injury but has been cleared to return following one rehab appearance. McFarland will fill a middle-relief role for the Athletics.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins visit the Athletics on 3-game road win streak

The Minnesota Twins visit the Athletics looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Begins rehab assignment McFarland (groin) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Stockton on Tuesday, allowing one run over one inning of work.

Impact McFarland has been shelved for more than three weeks with a strained left groin but has been cleared to try things out in a game setting. Because his absence has been brief, his rehab stint should be a short one. McFarland had been unscored upon in 12 of his last 13 appearances before going on the 15-day injured list.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics aim to break 8-game slide, play the Twins

The Athletics look to break an eight-game skid when they play the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics bring 7-game losing streak into matchup against the Twins

The Athletics aim to stop their seven-game losing streak when they take on the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take on the Twins after Wilson's 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Minnesota Twins after Jacob Wilson had four hits against the Blue Jays on Sunday

JUNE 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics aim to break 10-game road skid, play the Blue Jays

The Athletics hit the road against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to break a 10-game road skid

JUNE 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays take on the Athletics after Clement's 4-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Athletics after Ernie Clement had four hits against the Athletics on Friday

MAY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays look to keep home win streak alive, host the Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Athletics

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics aim to stop road losing streak, play the Blue Jays

The Athletics visit the Toronto Blue Jays looking to end a seven-game road slide

MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros play the Athletics after Altuve's 4-hit game

The Houston Astros take on the Athletics after Jose Altuve had four hits against the Athletics on Tuesday

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros start 2-game series with the Athletics

The Houston Astros start a two-game series at home against the Athletics on Tuesday

MAY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies bring 9-game win streak into matchup with the Athletics

The Philadelphia Phillies look to keep a nine-game win streak alive when they take on the Athletics

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics aim to stop 10-game skid, take on the Phillies

The Athletics will try to break their 10-game skid when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host Philadelphia Phillies, look to break home slide

The Athletics are looking to stop their five-game home slide with a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies

MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Angels on home losing streak

The Athletics aim to break their four-game home slide with a win against the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels try to extend win streak, play the Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels will attempt to extend a five-game win streak with a victory against the Athletics

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics aim to end 6-game losing streak, play the Angels

The Athletics look to stop a six-game slide when they play the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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