The Marlins re-assigned Janson Junk to minor league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Miami was expected to try to stretch out Junk as a potential starting candidate. Connor Gillispie is another potential candidate to be in the Marlins starting rotation to open the season.

Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Thursday that Janson Junk will stretch out after Ryan Weathers’ forearm injury, per team updates, eyeing a rotation spot.

Fantasy Impact

Junk’s 6 runs and 10:4 K:BB in 10.1 spring innings, with a prior 6.75 MLB ERA over 15 outings, position him for the Marlins’ rotation post-Weathers and Edward Cabrera injuries, alongside Connor Gillispie. The 29-year-old steps up. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should roster him, banking on his stretched-out arm for early starts in Miami’s 2025 rotation if he secures the role.

The Marlins signed Janson Junk to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes an invite to spring training. Junk will get a chance to compete for a spot in the Marlins bullpen heading into the season.

The A’s have designated Janson Junk for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Junk struggled in his only appearance with the team, allowing seven runs on Wednesday. Brady Basso was recalled in a corresponding move.

The Athletics added Janson Junk to their active roster.

Fantasy Impact

Junk was claimed off waivers by Oakland from the Astros. It is unclear what role he'll play over the final month of the season for the Athletics.