The decision on a potential NCAA Tournament expansion is on its way, and it could change March Madness forever.

The Pirates optioned Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. After giving up three runs in one inning Monday, Stratton will return to the minors, where he owns a 3.91 ERA through 23 innings.

The Mariners released Medina on Monday. Medina had been at Triple-A Tacoma, where he held a 5.03 ERA and 26:18 K:BB over 34 innings. The 28-year-old has not appeared in the majors since 2022, but he ...