What happened: The Miami Marlins outrighted five players off their 40-man roster to the minor leagues after all cleared waivers. The procedural transactions remove them from the 40-man roster as Miami reshapes its depth. The moves position the players to either report to Triple-A or test minor league free agency.

Why it matters: Roster trimming accelerates across Major League Baseball as the World Series concludes and 60-day injured list players must be reinstated. Clearing these spots gives Miami immediate flexibility to protect prospects from the upcoming Rule 5 draft and retool its roster.

What to watch: Miami will finalize its 40-man roster ahead of the mid-November deadline to protect eligible prospects.