Fantasy Baseball News

The Rays signed Eloy Jimenez to a minor league deal. (Source: Jesse Rogers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jimenez had his option declined by the Orioles back in early November. He'll remain in the AL East where he hopes to rebuild his career with Tampa Bay.

The Pirates re-signed Andrew McCutchen to a one-year deal. (Source: Alex Stumpf on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McCutchen will remain in Pittsburgh for a third straight season since returning. He crushed 20 home runs last year while hitting .232 at the plate. He figures to remain the primary designated hitter once again.

MLB teams have reportedly expressed interest in signing Ken Giles to a minor league deal. (Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Giles struggled in Triple-A for the Braves organization last season. He'll look to work his way back to the majors with another team if he gets the opportunity.

The Braves signed Brian Moran to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.

Fantasy Impact: Moran made just one appearance in the majors with the Angels back in the 2022 season. He'll add depth in the bullpen for the Braves organization.

The Rangers acquired Robert Garcia in a trade from the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact: Garcia posted a 4.22 ERA across 72 appearances for Washington last season. He'll likely hold a similar middle relief role in the Rangers bullpen.

The Tigers signed Jordan Balazovic to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.

Fantasy Impact: Balazovic spent last season in the KBO. He pitched for the Twins two years ago. He'll compete for either a starting role or long relief role for the Tigers.

The Red Sox signed Austin Adams to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.

Fantasy Impact: Adams spent last season in the Athletics organization. He'll add depth in the bullpen for Boston this upcoming season.

The Cubs signed Carlos Perez to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Perez spent last season with the Athletics organization. He'll add depth behind the plate for the Cubs.

The Phillies designated Tyler Gilbert for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Gilbert made six appearances for the Phillies last season. He will head to the waiver wire.

The White Sox designated Corey Julks for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Julks struggled in limited action last season. He will head to the waiver wire as the White Sox needed to open a roster spot for Cam Booser.

The Tigers signed Matt Gage to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Gage was most recently outrighted off the Mets roster. He'll add depth in the bullpen for the Tigers organization.

The Tigers signed Dietrich Enns.

Fantasy Impact: Enns spent the past few seasons pitching in Asia. He last appeared in the majors with the Rays in the 2021 season. He'll likely open the season in Triple-A.

Noah Davis has agreed to a deal with the Boston Red Sox. (Source: Noah Davis on Instagram)

Fantasy Impact: Davis made the announcement himself on Instagram. He figures to compete for a depth role in the Red Sox bullpen.

Walker Buehler has agreed to a one-year, $21.05 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. (Source: Russell Dorsey on X)

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes incentives as Buehler looks to prove it after a down year in 2024 for the Dodgers. He'll look to return to form now that he is fully healthy in the Red Sox rotation.

Joc Pederson has agreed to a two-year, $37 million deal with the Texas Rangers. (Source: Buster Olney on X)

Fantasy Impact: The 32-year-old had an excellent season in Arizona in 2024, hitting .275 with 23 home runs and a .908 OPS. He will likely settle in as the primary designated hitter in the Rangers lineup.

Sean Manaea has agreed to a three-year, $75 million deal to return to the New York Mets. (Source: Jeff Passan on X)

Fantasy Impact: Manaea had a terrific season in 2024 with the Mets, setting career highs in ERA (3.47) and innings (181.2). He'll look to pick up where he left off near the top of the Mets' rotation.

Nathaniel Lowe has been traded to the Washington Nationals. (Source: Jeff Passan on X)

Fantasy Impact: Left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia heads to the Rangers in return. Lowe should be the everyday first baseman for the Nationals, while newly acquired Jake Burger will likely take over at first base for the Rangers.

Jesus Luzardo is being traded to the Phillies for Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd. (Source: Robert Murray on X)

Fantasy Impact: Luzardo has drawn considerable interest this offseason, and the Marlins will finally decide to send him to the Phillies. He dealt with injuries in 2024 and was limited to 66.2 innings and a 5.00 ERA. He will slot in the back half of the Phillies' rotation.

The Guardians have traded Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft pick to the Diamondbacks for Josh Naylor. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cecconi struggled in limited appearances last season, posting a 6.66 ERA across 20 appearances (13 starts). Cleveland will look to develop him as he gets a fresh start.

The Diamondbacks have acquired Josh Naylor from the Guardians in exchange for Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft pick. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Naylor had been in the middle of trade rumors in recent weeks. Arizona lost Christian Walker in free agency, so Naylor should replace him at first base. He should fit in right in the middle of the order for the Diamondbacks.