Jake Lamb Signs Minors Deal With Pirates

Free-agent corner infielder Jake Lamb and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a minor-league pact. The veteran has largely played third base in his big-league career but has also logged more than 400 career innings at first base as well. The 33-year-old most recently appeared in 19 games with the Angels in 2023, hitting […]

Yankees Claim Jeter Downs Off Waivers From Nationals

The New York Yankees claimed infielder Jeter Downs off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Downs will now join the Yankees organization after the Nationals designated him for assignment last week. The 25-year-old was once considered a top-100 prospect when the Boston Red Sox landed him in the blockbuster trade that sent outfielder Mookie […]

Red Sox Hire Dillon Lawson As Hitting Coordinator

The Boston Red Sox hired Dillon Lawson as a hitting coordinator Monday, per The Athletic's Brendan Kuty. Lawson had served as the New York Yankees' primary hitting coach from the start of the 2022 season through the middle of last season, at which time the team released him amid major offensive struggles. While the Yankees […]

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (2024 Update)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the 2024 update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2024 season. This update includes a few changes/additions. First, while they may not be considered "prospects" in many leagues, foreign signees from Japanese or Korean professional leagues will be eligible in first-year player drafts, so they are […]

Third Base and Shortstop - Early 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis

It might only be the second week of December, but 2024 draft season is already beginning to heat up. Sites like NFBC and Fantrax make it easy to scratch that early draft itch and I've already completed one draft for 2024, a 50-round draft champions draft on NFBC. I've been working through my early 2024 […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Hitters Who Were Busts in 2023

As we head into a new year, it feels appropriate to look back at some hitters who were fantasy baseball busts in 2023. Hitters who we drafted with high hopes, expecting them to carry our teams to fantasy glory. Unfortunately, these players slumped all season long and did not come close to returning value on […]

Justin Turner In Talks Of Going To Mets

Free agent infielder Justin Turner and the New York Mets are engaged in talks on a potential reunion. The 39-year-old produced a .276/.345/.455 slash line with 23 homers and 96 RBI in 146 games for the Boston Red Sox. These talks come on the heels of losing third baseman Ronny Mauricio to an ACL tear. […]

Nick Senzel To Be Nationals' Starting Third Baseman

Washington Nationals infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel signed a $2 million deal with the team during the winter meetings after being non-tendered by the Cincinnati Reds following a 2023 season in which he hit .236/.297/.399 with a career-high 13 home runs, 42 RBI and six stolen bases while playing third base, second and all three outfield spots. […]

Gio Urshela An Option For Blue Jays

Free-agent third baseman Gio Urshela is an option for the Toronto Blue Jays, a club with a hole at third base with Matt Chapman hitting the open market this winter. Chapman reuniting with the Blue Jays is still a possibility, but the club could also nab a far cheaper option in Urshela and platoon with […]

Royce Lewis Expected To Play Nearly Every Day In 2024

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis is expected to play nearly every day for the club in the 2024 season. The former top prospect's professional career has been ravaged by a variety of injuries and he appeared in just 58 games in the big leagues last season and even suffered a hamstring injury in the […]

David Fletcher Outrighted By Braves

Atlanta Braves infielder David Fletcher has been outrighted off of the club's 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fletcher was passed through waivers and unsurprisingly went unclaimed given the $15 million he is still owed on an extension signed while a member of the Los Angeles Angels. The Braves acquired the 29-year-old in a […]

Jeter Downs Designated For Assignment Tuesday

Washington Nationals infielder Jeter Downs was designated for assignment Tuesday, per MLB.com's Jessica Camerato. The move came to make room on the 40-man roster for recently-signed relief pitcher Dylan Floro. The 25-year-old Downs was a former top shortstop prospect for the Boston Red Sox, but he spent most of his time in 2023 with the […]

Ronny Mauricio Needs Surgery For Torn ACL

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his knee while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic on Sunday and will need to have surgery, according to a source. There is no clear timetable for when the 22-year-old Dominican switch-hitter will be ready to play again, but he's most […]

Ronny Mauricio Being Evaluated For Knee Injury

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) has left the Dominican Republic for more evaluation on a knee injury he sustained while playing for the Tigres del Licey in the winter league on Sunday. It's unclear how serious the 22-year-old's knee injury is at this point or whether he'll be ready for the start […]

Ronny Mauricio Injured Playing Winter Ball

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (undisclosed) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a walk on Sunday in the Dominican Winter League and also played his fifth straight game without an error, but he left the game early with a trainer after he came up limping running the bases. The severity of the 22-year-old's injury […]

Yankees, Dodgers Complete Three-Player Swap

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-player swap on Monday as the Yankees sent infield prospect Trey Sweeney to Los Angeles in exchange for left-hander Victor Gonzalez and infielder Jorbit Vivas. The Dodgers were rumored to be moving out a pair of players from their 40-man roster in order to clear […]

Winter Meetings Recap - Fantasy Baseball Fallout

The MLB Winter Meetings are an exciting time. Fans can dream of their teams making a move that will see them becoming contenders. Some teams just use it to begin a phase of rebuilding. Regardless of each team's needs, there's usually no shortage of transactions that will impact players' fantasy outlook for the following season. […]

Spencer Steer Could Be Headed For Full-Time Outfield Role

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Spencer Steer could be set up to play the outfield regularly moving forward following the team's acquisition of corner infielder Jeimer Candelario this week. When the Reds traded for Steer in 2022, he brought up the idea of learning the outfield to the team's player development staff because he recognized that […]

Royals Sign Trio To Minor-League Deals

The Kansas City Royals have signed utility player Mike Brosseau, right-hander Tyler Duffey, and left-hander Sam Long to minor-league contracts. Brosseau, 29, spent the 2023 season in the Brewers' organization, appearing in 29 games at the big-league level while limping to a .205 average with four home runs across 78 trips to the plate. He […]

Reds Agree With Jeimer Candelario

The Cincinnati Reds agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent infielder Jeimer Candelario on Wednesday night, according to a source. The deal is pending a physical. The Reds were not one of the teams expected to land Candelario, as they already have plenty of third base options at the big-league level in Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Noelvi […]

DJ LeMahieu Is The Team's Starting Third Baseman

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu will be the team's starting third baseman next season, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees had been mostly using LeMahieu as a utility infielder at third, second and first base, but he'll have a more permanent home at the hot corner in the Bronx in 2024. It means […]

Guardians Secure First Overall Pick In Upcoming MLB Draft

The Cleveland Guardians won the MLB Draft Lottery held on Tuesday at the winter meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. It will be the first time the Guardians have selected at the top of the draft, having picked second overall on five occasions. Cleveland had only the ninth-highest chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick at […]

Christopher Morel's Name Has Surfaced In Trade Talks For Tyler Glasnow

Chicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel's name has come up in talks with the Tampa Bay Rays about right-hander Tyler Glasnow. The Rays are expected to trade Glasnow this offseason, potentially right after two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani decides his next team. In addition to the Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds and their glut of young talent already […]

Jose Miranda, Alex Kirilloff Could Be Eased Into Spring Training

Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda and Alex Kirilloff both had offseason shoulder surgeries and could be eased into spring training. Miranda will likely see more time at first base next year. He started hitting in the last week but isn't expected to start throwing until January after requiring a cleanup on his shoulder. Kirilloff […]

Yankees Among A Dozen Teams Interested In Isiah Kiner-Falefa

Free-agent utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa is drawing interest from around 12 teams, including the New York Yankees. Interested teams are considering him for a super-utility role or at shortstop/third base. Kiner-Falefa is mostly useful for his defensive versatility and speed in fantasy leagues. He slashed .242/.306/.340 with six home runs, 12 doubles, three triples, 37 […]

Mets Don't Plan On Adding Another Third Baseman

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said at his press briefing on Monday at the winter meetings that the team already has their third baseman on the roster for next season. There isn't a definitive leader among Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos, but there aren't plans beyond utility man Joey […]

Rays Simply "Listening" To Trade Talk For Randy Arozarena, Isaac Paredes

Tampa Bay Rays baseball operations president Erik Neander said Monday, "I would very much classify anything as listening," referring to trade talks related to key players other than starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow. This includes outfielder Randy Arozarena and infielder Isaac Paredes, whose names have popped up in trade rumors this offseason. While Glasnow is due […]

Jeff McNeil To See Majority Of His Time At Second Base

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said that utility man Jeff McNeil is expected to get the majority of his playing time at second base in 2024, which is why the team is looking to add an outfielder who will play a lot. McNeil played 99 games at the keystone last year […]

Tigers Sign Manager A.J. Hinch To Contract Extension

The Detroit Tigers officially signed manager A.J. Hinch to an undisclosed contract extension on Monday after they completed the new deal a week after the season ended. Hinch's previous deal as the skipper ran through the 2025 season. Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris took over for Al Avila in September of 2022 and […]

Phillies Give Manager Rob Thomson An Extension

The Philadelphia Phillies gave manager Rob Thomson a contract extension through the 2025 season on Monday. Thomson was set to enter the final year of his two-year deal this year after taking over as interim manager on June 3, 2022, after the Phillies fired Joe Girardi. Since taking over, he's led the Phillies to back-to-back […]