minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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But while playing in the New York Yankees minor league system, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in on April 21, 1943.
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
After the outing, which was Manoah's fourth appearance with four different minor league affiliates, manager John Schneider's patience appeared to be wearing thin with the 27-year-old trying to dust off the cobwebs.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The Twins signed 28-year-old left-handed pitcher Génesis Cabrera to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A. Cabrera has pitched in parts of seven major league seasons and has pitched for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates this season.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
The club also designated minor league right-hander Nick Burdi for assignment to open up a 40-man spot for Moran.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
After the outing, which was Manoah's fourth appearance with four different minor league affiliates, manager John Schneider's patience appeared to be wearing thin with the 27-year-old trying to dust off the cobwebs.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The Twins signed 28-year-old left-handed pitcher Génesis Cabrera to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A. Cabrera has pitched in parts of seven major league seasons and has pitched for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates this season.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
The club also designated minor league right-hander Nick Burdi for assignment to open up a 40-man spot for Moran.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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