minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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Jhoan Duran arrived in the Twins organization as pitcher in the low minor leagues.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
Originally signed as an international free agent out of Venezuela in 2023, Arias immediately set himself apart in the Dominican Summer League and Florida Complex League and by 2024 became one of the youngest players with any full-season minor league affiliate.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Philadelphia acquired 27-year-old lefty Kyle Backhus from the Diamondbacks for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The Giants on Tuesday also added two rehabbing relievers who could be second-half options for the bullpen, signing former Detroit Tigers closer Jason Foley to a one-year contract and agreeing to a minor league contract with right-hander Gregory Santos.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
Originally signed as an international free agent out of Venezuela in 2023, Arias immediately set himself apart in the Dominican Summer League and Florida Complex League and by 2024 became one of the youngest players with any full-season minor league affiliate.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Philadelphia acquired 27-year-old lefty Kyle Backhus from the Diamondbacks for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The Giants on Tuesday also added two rehabbing relievers who could be second-half options for the bullpen, signing former Detroit Tigers closer Jason Foley to a one-year contract and agreeing to a minor league contract with right-hander Gregory Santos.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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