{
  "id": 2922987,
  "title": "Marlins Designate Veteran Reliever for Assignment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/marlins-designate-veteran-reliever-for-assignment",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:31:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/marlins-designate-veteran-reliever-for-assignment-12357680"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Miami Marlins have decided to move on from one of their veteran pitchers. Veteran relief pitcher John King has been designated for assignment by the team. The Marlins also announced they have recalled pitcher Jack Ralston from their Triple-A Jacksonville affiliate.\n\nJohn King had a record of 6-2 with a 3.99 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 50 games for the Marlins this season. Prior to that, he had a 2-1 record, a 4.66 ERA, and 28 strikeouts with the St. Louis Cardinals. Teams searching for additional pitching depth may want to look into claiming King via waiver. With considerable MLB experience, he could be a valuable asset for another team's bullpen.\n\nThroughout his seven-year career spanning from 2015 to 2021, King has played for the Texas Rangers, Cardinals, and Marlins. In 264 MLB games, he has a record of 22-16, a 3.83 ERA, and 198 strikeouts. His solid track record suggests he could be a beneficial addition to another team's roster.",
  "summary": "The Miami Marlins have made a roster move, as they have designated relief pitcher John King for assignment.",
  "key_points": [
    "Veteran reliever John King designated for assignment by Marlins",
    "Recalled pitcher Jack Ralston joins Marlins from Triple-A",
    "King's seven-year MLB career includes stints with Rangers, Cardinals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Marlins' decision to designate John King for assignment clears a roster spot and likely ends his time with the team, potentially benefiting another team's bullpen with his considerable MLB experience.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}