minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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There are 306 players with major and minor league contracts, including 190 on 40-man rosters.
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Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The Braves just recently inked Pérez, a 34-year-old lefty starter, to a minor league deal.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
It was also announced that special assistant Mark Loretta will serve as the third base coach for team Israel, who will also roster minor league right-hander Josh Mallitz.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Wild minor league defenseman David Spacek will represent Czechia, and Wild goalie prospect Samuel Halavaj will skate for Slovakia.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The Braves just recently inked Pérez, a 34-year-old lefty starter, to a minor league deal.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
It was also announced that special assistant Mark Loretta will serve as the third base coach for team Israel, who will also roster minor league right-hander Josh Mallitz.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Wild minor league defenseman David Spacek will represent Czechia, and Wild goalie prospect Samuel Halavaj will skate for Slovakia.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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