Although most of the numbers are normal, there won’t be a normal allotment of new players coming in due to the shortened draft and the low bonus for undrafted free agents. So from that perspective, there is an indication that many are the cuts are more about downsizing a team or two than making room for new players in the draft.
I don’t know how the Diamondbacks (62) and Marlins (50) both justify releasing 50 or more players. That is basically downsizing a team over the normal releases for this time of year (15-25). There should be outrage over this.
Meanwhile on the other end, the Twins and the Royals, both small market teams with a good track record of player development, both have said they are not making any cuts at this time and will be paying players through 8/31.