Jesus Liranzo Signs Minor-League Deal With Milwaukee

According to MLB.com, the Milwaukee Brewers are signing right-handed pitcher Jesus Liranzo to a minor-league deal. Liranzo has yet to reach the major leagues. Last season, Liranzo spent most of his time at the Double-A level and posted a 2.67 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP across 30 1/3 innings. He struck out 39 batters. Across […]

Beau Taylor Returning To Seattle

According to MLB.com, catcher Beau Taylor is returning to Seattle on a minor-league contract. Taylor spent the entire 2024 season in the Seattle system but never appeared in a game. The 34-year-old backstop has not seen MLB action since the 2020 season. From 2018 to 2020, Taylor appeared in just 25 games at the MLB […]

Vince Velasquez Sings Minor-League Deal With Cleveland

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez signed a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Guardians. The contract is pending a physical, and he will be given an invite to spring training. Velasquez did not pitch last season due to undergoing UCL surgery but should be expected to be cleared […]

Rob Brantly Headed To Miami On Minor-League Deal

According to Christine De Nicola of MLB.com, the Miami Marlins have signed catcher Rob Brantly to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. Brantly spent the entire 2024 season in the Rays organization. He also spent time with the Marlins during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Last season, he appeared in just […]

Yolmer Sanchez Inks Minor-League Deal With The Angels

According to MLB.com, third baseman Yolmer Sanchez signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Angels that includes an invite to spring training. Sanchez has not appeared in a major-league game since the 2022 campaign. Last summer, the 32-year-old spent his entire season with Triple-A Syracuse. Across 111 contests, Sanchez posted a .226/.346/.393 slash line […]

Sean Burke Improves Durability Over The Offseason

According to Scott Merkin, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke emphasized durability during his offseason training. The 25-year-old has battled numerous arm injuries over the past two seasons. However, he has been quite productive when he has been on the mound. Across his first 19 innings in the majors this past season, Burke posted […]

Cubs Designate Rob Zastryzny For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs designated left-hander Rob Zastryzny for assignment on Tuesday to make room on the 40-man roster for right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier, who was acquired in a trade from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Zastryzny appeared in nine games (three starts) for the Milwaukee Brewers last year and allowed only one earned run on four […]

Brant Hurter Could Be Destined For Bulk-Relief Role

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen writes that Detroit Tigers left-hander Brant Hurter has a compelling case to start the 2025 season in the starting rotation, but he might be behind the eight ball, especially if the Tigers give Kenta Maeda another shot in a starting role. Hurter could be moved to a relief role, but another […]

Cubs Acquire Ryan Brasier From Dodgers

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, per sources. The Dodgers designated the 37-year-old veteran for assignment last week after they recently signed relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. It's […]

Michael Petersen Designated For Assignment

According to Scott Mitchell of TSN Sports, the Toronto Blue Jays designated right-handed pitcher Michael Petersen for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer, who the team officially signed on Tuesday. Petersen made his MLB debut last season and logged 19 2/3 innings to the tune of a 5.94 ERA […]

Endy Rodriguez "Feels Great" Entering Spring Training

According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez (elbow) "feels great" heading into spring training. Rodriguez missed most of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair his UCL and flexor tendon in his right elbow. Rodriguez noted that his swing feels "correct" as well. However, fantasy managers should expect him to […]

Shane Bieber Not Expected To Rejoin Rotation Until Midway Through The Season

According to Mandy Bell of MLB.com, Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) is not expected to rejoin the starting rotation until midway through the season. Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery last April after making just two starts. During this short stint, the 29-year-old struck out 20 batters in 20 innings and did not allow […]

Colton Cowser Will Not Face Limitations Due To Hand Surgery

According to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (hand) is fully healthy following his offseason hand surgery. When asked about his status, Cowser said he is physically ready for spring training and will not miss any time. Over the offseason, the young outfielder underwent surgery on his fractured left hand. However, fantasy […]

Jorge Mateo Will Not Be Fully Healthy Entering Spring Training

According to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) is not expected to be "100 percent" during spring training. Kubatko noted that he has begun ramping up but could be in danger of not making the Opening Day roster, given his injury. Mateo underwent UCL reconstruction surgery in his non-throwing arm and […]

Royals Had Interest In Randal Grichuk

According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, the Kansas City Royals had interest in outfielder Randal Grichuk before he signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier on Tuesday. Grichuk signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Snakes. Given that the Royals showed interest in Grichuk, they may continue to look for another option […]

Randal Grichuk Re-Signs With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal on Tuesday to re-sign veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. With incentives, Grichuk can make a total of $5.5 million in 2025. Although he wasn't a regular in Arizona in 2024, Grichuk excelled in a part-time role in the desert and […]

Red Sox Discussing Nolan Arenado Trade

According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals have had recent communication about third baseman Nolan Arenado, per a source. If the trade talks move forward between the two teams, it could have immediate implications for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman's market. Cardinals executive Chaim Bloom has close knowledge […]

Rangers Sign Nick Ahmed, Sam Haggerty To Minor-League Deals

The Texas Rangers announced on Tuesday that they agreed to terms with free-agent infielder Nick Ahmed and outfielder Sam Haggerty (Achilles) on minor-league deals that include invites to big-league spring training. The 34-year-old Ahmed has a career .234/.287/.371 slash line with a .657 OPS, 72 home runs and 339 RBI in 959 games in 11 […]

Ramon Laureano Agrees With Orioles On One-Year Deal

Free-agent outfielder Ramon Laureano agreed with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday on a one-year, $4 million deal, sources told The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Laureano became a free agent when the Atlanta Braves non-tendered him back in November. The 30-year-old veteran outfielder began the 2024 campaign with the Cleveland Guardians before being cut after hitting .143 […]

Jose Altuve Has Been Working In Left Field

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that second baseman Jose Altuve has been working in left field for the last couple of weeks and is also still taking ground balls at second base. "I'm not going to commit to a number of games, but that's something that we are looking at to create some flexibility," […]

Astros Continue To Talk With Alex Bregman

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said the team is "continuing to have internal conversations" about re-signing third baseman Alex Bregman. "The fact that he's available, we still have conversations about him," Brown said. However, the Astros GM hasn't spoken to Bregman's agent, Scott Boras, of late. Houston already signed first baseman Christian Walker and […]

Pirates Invite Bubba Chandler To Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler, the No. 15 overall prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, will be a non-roster invite to big-league spring training this year. In addition to Chandler, infielder Konnor Griffin (No. 43), right-hander Thomas Harrington (No. 80) and infielder Termarr Johnson (No. 83) received non-roster […]

Tim Hill Re-Signs With Yankees

Left-handed reliever Tim Hill and the New York Yankees reached an agreement on a one-year, $2.85 million deal on Tuesday that includes a club option for the 2026 season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Hill's option will be worth $3 million with a $350,000 buyout. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw began the 2024 season with the […]

Danny Coulombe, Twins Agree To One-Year Deal

Free-agent left-hander Danny Coulombe agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal on Tuesday with the Minnesota Twins, according to a source. The deal also includes incentives. Despite missing a good chunk of the 2024 campaign with the Baltimore Orioles due to bone chips that required surgery, Coulombe had a strong 2.12 ERA (2.83 FIP), a […]

Kolby Allard Signs Minor-League Contract With Cleveland

According to the team, the Cleveland Guardians have signed left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. The 27-year-old logged 27 innings with the Phillies last season and held a 5.00 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP. He struck out just 19.7 percent of the batters he faced. He […]

Alika Williams Designated For Assignment

According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Alika Williams was designated for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Tim Mayza, who the team officially signed earlier on Monday. Williams made 37 appearances at the MLB level last season with the Pirates. He held a .207/.242/.299 slash line with just […]

Rays Designate Brandon Eisert For Assignment

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Bay Rays have designated left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for infielder Ha-Seong Kim, who the team officially signed on Monday. The Rays acquired Eisert from the Blue Jays last week. The 27-year-old spent has spent his entire […]

P.J. Higgins Signs Minor-League Deal With Cincinnati

According to MiLB.com, catcher P.J. Higgins signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Higgins spent the entire 2024 season with Triple-A Louisville and will likely open the 2025 season there as well. Across 134 games with the Louisville Bats, Higgins held a .259/.320/.385 slash line with 32 doubles, 11 home runs, and a 45:120 […]

Stephen Ridings Signs Minor-League Deal With Dodgers

According to Tim Healey of Newsday, right-handed pitcher Stephen Ridings signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ridings has seen MLB action since the 2021 season. Since then, he has spent most of his time at the Triple-A level. In 2021, Ridings posted a 1.80 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP across five innings […]

Troy Taylor Suffers Lat Strain

Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Troy Taylor (lat) suffered a right-lat strain last week, so the Mariners will take it slow with him early in spring training in February. Although it's never good for anyone to start off spring training on the shelf, the good news is that the 23-year-old should have plenty of time to […]