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Opening Day is almost here and teams have started finalizing their 25-man rosters. Younger prospects are earning spots on some squads, and as a result, veterans are being released. Several players have been released since the start of Spring Training. Here is the breakdown:
The List:
3/4
Tigers release P Joel Hanrahan
3/15
Diamondbacks release OF Ben Francisco
3/16
Orioles release LHP Mark Hendrickson
3/17
Nationals release LF Jeff Kobernus
Rangers release LHP Michael Kirkman
3/18
Rangers release LHP Scott Cousins
Rockies release LHP Buddy Boshers
3/19
Braves release RHP Jose Veras
3/21
Diamondbacks release RHP Stew Brase and 3B Shayne Houck
3/22
Rockies release RHP Jhoulys Chacin
3/23
Nationals release RHP Heath Bell
Rangers release LHP Joe Beimel
Reds release LHP Jose Mijares
3/24
Rangers release LHP Efrain Nieves
Indians release 1B Jerrud Sabourin
3/25
Pirates release RHP Chris Peacock
3/26
Rockies release LF Brian Humphries
Rockies release OF Jared Simon
Marlins release 2B Alfredo Lopez
Rockies release IF Matt Wessinger
Rays release LF James Harris
Cubs release LHP Jeff Lorick
Yankees release RHP Jared Burton
Red Sox release RHP Mitchell Boggs
3/27
Tigers release RHP Luke Putkonen
3/28
Angels release RHP Matt Lindstrom
Rangers release RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo
Rangers release RF Nate Schierholtz
Cubs release LHP Felix Doubront
3/29
Yankees release RHP Scott Baker
Brewers release RHP Chris Perez
Braves release LHP James Russell
Royals release 2B Ryan Roberts
3/30
Rangers release LF Ryan Ludwick
Red Sox release RHP Deryk Hooker
Rangers release RHP Mark Rogers
White Sox release LHP Joe Savery
Diamondbacks release RHP Jeremy Accardo
Blue Jays release 2B Ramon Santiago
Diamondbacks release IF Ryan Court
Marlins release SS Yosmany Guerra
Twins release catcher Matt Koch
Phillies release RHP Jordan Guth
Royals release 1B Mark Threlkeld
Twins release C Kyle Knudson
Twins release RF Mike Kvasnicka
Indians release LHP Scott Downs
Mariners release RHP Kevin Correia
Reds release LHP Paul Maholm
Braves release C Yenier Bello
Rangers release RHP Mitch Atkins
3/31
Royals release 2B Rafael Furcal
Mariners release RF Endy Chavez
Red Sox release RHP Felipe Paulino
Marlins release RHP Nick Masset
4/1
Nationals release Kevin Frandsen
A handful of these current free agents could be signed by teams seeking depth heading into 2015, however most will likely receive minor league contracts. Pitching depth is always key, and there are a handful of experienced arms that could be signed before next week.