minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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By adding a minor league player to the 40-man roster, a team protects him from being poached by a rival in the annual Rule 5 Draft.
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Luciano's 23 home runs last season were also the second-most among all Giants minor-leaguers, while his 85 walks led San Francisco's minor league system.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
Colorado also parted ways with minor league pitching strategist Flint Wallace and pitching coordinator Doug Linton.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
The Red Sox received right-handed starter Johan Oviedo, lefty reliever Tyler Samaniego, and minor league catcher Adonys Guzman in exchange for top outfield prospect Jhostynxon ‘The Password’ Garcia and minor league pitcher Jesus Travieso.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Luciano's 23 home runs last season were also the second-most among all Giants minor-leaguers, while his 85 walks led San Francisco's minor league system.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
Colorado also parted ways with minor league pitching strategist Flint Wallace and pitching coordinator Doug Linton.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
The Red Sox received right-handed starter Johan Oviedo, lefty reliever Tyler Samaniego, and minor league catcher Adonys Guzman in exchange for top outfield prospect Jhostynxon ‘The Password’ Garcia and minor league pitcher Jesus Travieso.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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