The Astros signed Hudson to a minor-league contract Dec. 9.
Hudson, 33, got into one game with the Mets in 2024, which was his first action at the big-league level since 2020. He provides organizational catching depth and should be assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land to begin the 2025 campaign.
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Mets' Joe Hudson: Sent outright to Triple-A
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The Mets outrighted Hudson to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Hudson cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization. He didn't receive a plate appearance during his brief time with the Mets.
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Mets' Joe Hudson: Cast off 40-man roster
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The Mets designated Hudson for assignment Monday.
As expected, Hudson's stay with the Mets lasted only through the weekend while No. 2 catcher Luis Torrens (personal) was away from the team while on the paternity list. Torrens has since linked back up with the team and will be available Tuesday for the start of the two-game series against the Yankees, leaving no need for the Mets to carry Hudson as a third catcher.
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Mets' Joe Hudson: Officially promoted
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The Mets recalled Hudson from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The 33-year-old will join the Mets for this weekend's three-game set against the Cubs as Luis Torrens heads to the paternity list. Hudson hasn't seen action in the big leagues since 2020 and has appeared in just eight games across parts of three seasons.
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Mets' Joe Hudson: Will be added to roster
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The Mets will recall Hudson from Triple-A Syracuse before Friday's game versus the Cubs, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.
He's take the roster spot vacated by Luis Torrens, who is going on paternity leave. Hudson will back up Francisco Alvarez for the weekend before returning to Syracuse next week.
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Mets' Joe Hudson: Contract selected
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The Mets selected Hudson's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday and optioned him to Syracuse.
The Mets will be allowed a 27-man roster for their series in London this weekend against the Phillies, and Hudson would appear to be a good bet to join the big club as a third catcher. Hudson, who has posted an .808 OPS over 66 plate appearances with Syracuse this season, last appeared in the majors in 2020.
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Mets' Joe Hudson: Traded to Mets
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The Mets acquired Hudson from the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations.
Hudson, 32, has been assigned to Double-A Binghamton where he will give the Mets additional organizational catching depth. He went hitless in eight plate appearances with Triple-A Iowa before the trade.
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Braves' Joe Hudson: Sent to MiLB camp
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Atlanta reassigned Hudson to minor-league camp Monday.
Hudson was signed to a minor-league deal with Atlanta with an invitation to spring training back in December. The 31-year-old backstop will likely split time in Gwinnett with Ryan Casteel, who was also reassigned by Atlanta on Monday to the minors.
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Braves' Joe Hudson: Finds work with Atlanta
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Hudson signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Dec. 5.
Hudson will provide organizational catching depth for an Atlanta club that features a new No. 1 catcher heading into 2023 in Sean Murphy, whom the club acquired in a three-team deal with the Athletics and Brewers earlier this week. Travis d'Arnaud is expected to begin the season as Murphy's top backup, so unless either of the two backstops are sidelined at any point during the upcoming season, Hudson is unlikely to surface in the majors. Hudson has spent the entirety of the past two seasons at the Triple-A level since seeing action in nine games with Seattle in 2020.
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Rays' Joe Hudson: Signs with Rays
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Hudson signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Hudson appeared in 47 games at Triple-A Indianapolis in 2021 and hit .188 with three home runs, 18 RBI and 11 runs. He's made brief appearances in the majors with the Dodgers, Cardinals and Mariners and will receive an invitation to big-league spring training.
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Pirates' Joe Hudson: Reassigned to MiLB camp
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Hudson was reassigned to minor-league camp Wednesday.
Hudson served as a non-roster invitee this spring and went 4-for-11 with a home run, one double, four RBI and three strikeouts while appearing in eight Grapefruit League games. The backstop should begin the regular season with Triple-A Indianapolis.
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Pirates' Joe Hudson: Joining Pirates' camp
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Hudson signed with the Pirates as a non-roster invitee Monday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Hudson spent last season with the Mariners' organization, going 3-for-17 at the plate. The 29-year-old has received just 33 total plate appearances at the highest level, posting a .167/.219/.200 slash line. He fits best in an organizational depth role, though the Pirates' shallow roster could mean he earns unexpected playing time.
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Joe Hudson: Becomes free agent
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Hudson declined an outright assignment to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday and became a free agent.
Hudson got into nine games for the Mariners this season, going 3-for-17 at the plate. As a 29-year-old with just 33 career big-league plate appearances, he'll almost certainly be looking for a minor-league deal this winter.
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Mariners' Joe Hudson: Promoted for season finale
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Hudson was recalled from the alternate training site Sunday.
The 29-year-old will rejoin the big-league club ahead of the season finale with Luis Torrens (back) heading to the injured list. Hudson will serve as the backup catcher to Joseph Odom on Sunday.
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Mariners' Joe Hudson: Sent back to secondary site
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Hudson was optioned by the Mariners on Monday.
Hudson's latest stint on the Mariners' roster lasted just two days. Luis Torrens, acquired in a trade with the Padres on Sunday, was added to the roster in a corresponding move and is expected to be the team's primary catcher.
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Mariners' Joe Hudson: Back up with big club
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The Mariners recalled Hudson from their alternate training site Sunday.
Neither of the Mariners' top two backstops (Austin Nola and Joseph Odom) are believed to be dealing with an injury, so Hudson will likely just serve as emergency depth while he's up with the big club.
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Mariners' Joe Hudson: Opening as second catcher
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Hudson will begin the season as the Mariners' second catcher after Tom Murphy was diagnosed with a fractured foot Wednesday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Hudson never appeared likely to make the roster as a non-roster invitee, but he'll nonethelss open as the backup option ahead of prospects Cal Raleigh and Brian O'Keefe. Murphy doesn't have an official timeline for his return but isn't expected to face a significant absence, while Austin Nola takes over starting duties in the meantime.
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Cardinals' Joe Hudson: Outrighted off roster
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Hudson was outrighted to the minors Friday.
Hudson received a single major-league plate appearance in 2019 after receiving 12 the season prior. He posted a poor 65 wRC+ for Triple-A Memphis, where he spent the majority of the year, and doesn't look like anything more than organizational depth moving forward.
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Cardinals' Joe Hudson: Called up to majors
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Hudson was added to the active roster by the Cardinals on Sunday.
Hudson has spent the entirety of the campaign with Triple-A Memphis. He's hit just .223/.293/.411 across 60 games but will get the chance to close the season in the major leagues. He's unlikely to get much playing time, however, buried on the depth chart behind Yadier Molina, Matt Wieters and Andrew Knizner.
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Cardinals' Joe Hudson: Signs with Cardinals
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Hudson inked a minor-league contract with St. Louis on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Hudson made his major-league debut in 2018, playing in eight games for the Angels after spending a majority of the campaign at the Triple-A level. In just 12 plate appearances with Los Angeles, he went 2-for-12 with a double and one RBI. The 27-year-old will serve as additional catching depth in the Cardinals' system heading into next season.
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