minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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Listed at 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds, Mayo has spent most of his minor league career at third base but has also appeared in 48 games at first base over the past two seasons.
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Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2024
Harvey netted minor league infielder Cayden Wallace and the 39th pick in the draft, which turned into catcher Caleb Lomavita.
—Spencer Nusbaum, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Houston sent minor league right-handed pitcher Kelly Austin and international pool money back to New York.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024
In return, the Dodgers sent outfielder Miguel Vargas and two minor league prospects, Jeral Perez and Alexander Albertus, to the White Sox.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
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Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2024
Harvey netted minor league infielder Cayden Wallace and the 39th pick in the draft, which turned into catcher Caleb Lomavita.
—Spencer Nusbaum, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Houston sent minor league right-handed pitcher Kelly Austin and international pool money back to New York.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024
In return, the Dodgers sent outfielder Miguel Vargas and two minor league prospects, Jeral Perez and Alexander Albertus, to the White Sox.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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