Kelvin Herrera

Kelvin Herrera was released by the Cubs on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Herrera hasn't made an appearance for the Cubs since July 26th. Herrera is two years removed from a season where he posted an 2.44 ERA over 44 1/3 innings pitched for the Royals and Nationals. Perhaps he can latch on with a reliever needy team down the stretch.

Kelvin Herrera signed a minor league contract with the Cubs on the Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Herrera was designated for assignment by the White Sox and then released. He signed with the Cubs and will report to the their alternate training site. Herrera will look to latch onto the Cubs main roster after posting a 6.54 ERA in his last two seasons with the White Sox.

The White Sox designated Kelvin Herrera for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Herrera was roughed up for four runs in two innings of relief the other night. This moves clears a 40-man roster spot for top prospect Nick Madrigal.

The White Sox have signed reliever Kelvin Herrera to a two-year deal worth $18M.

Fantasy Impact

Herrera has spent most of his career with the Kansas City Royals, where he appeared in a career high 76 games in 2012. He also recorded 52 saves over the last three seasons. Herrera appeared in 21 games with the Nationals last season, but struggled with them as his 4.34 ERA would suggest. Herrera gives the White Sox another option deep in games, and if he assumes closing duties, he'll become very valuable for fantasy purposes. He may have to overcome the likes of Jace Fry and Nate Jones first, but he undoubtably gives the White Sox bullpen some more depth.

Kelvin Herrera has agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the White Sox. The deal has a third-year vesting option.

Fantasy Impact

Herrera finished last year with 17 saves and a 2.44 ERA splitting his season between the Royals and the Nationals. He ended the season on the disabled list after tearing a Lisfranc ligament in his left foot, but there's no indication that he'll miss any time in Spring Training. Herrera has a good shot to close for the White Sox, with Alex Colome the only other legitimate option. If so, he'll be a decent late-round option for fantasy owners looking to go cheap on saves.