Fantasy Baseball News

Cam Smith has been traded to the Houston Astros as part of a package sending Kyle Tucker to the Cubs. (Source: Chandler Rome on X)

Fantasy Impact: The 2024 first-round pick heads to Houston following a strong 2024 in the Cubs' minor league system. He is the 73rd overall prospect and becomes the Astros top overall prospect.

Hayden Wesneski has been traded to the Houston Astros as part of a package sending Kyle Tucker to the Cubs. (Source: Chandler Rome on X)

Fantasy Impact: Wesneski had an up-and-down season in 2024 as he bounced between the bullpen and starting rotation, ending with a 3.86 ERA in 67 innings. He'll get a fresh start in Houston, likely out of the bullpen.

Isaac Paredes has been traded to the Houston Astros as part of a deal sending Kyle Tucker to the Cubs. (Source: Chandler Rome on X)

Fantasy Impact: Paredes heads to Houston to likely replace Alex Bregman as the everyday third baseman. He hit .238 with a .739 OPS between the Rays and Cubs last season.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tucker had been in the middle of trade rumors for the past few weeks with the Yankees also connected to him. He is entering the final year of his contract which is part of the reason why Houston was looking to trade him. He should slide right into the middle of the Cubs lineup.

The Yankees have traded Nestor Cortes Jr. to the Brewers in a move that sent Devin Williams to New York. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cortes posted a 3.77 ERA across 30 starts last season for the Yankees. After four seasons in New York, he'll head to Milwaukee where he should compete for a spot towards the end of the Brewers starting rotation.

The Milwaukee Brewers have traded Devin Williams to the New York Yankees. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams took over the closer role for the Brewers following the departure of Josh Hader. He recorded 14 saves last season in just 22 appearances after recording 36 saves two years ago. He should provide more stability in the back-end of the Yankees bullpen following the struggles of Clay Holmes in the closer role last year for the Yankees.

The Mariners signed Neftali Feliz to a minor league deal. (Source: Christopher Crawford)

Fantasy Impact: Feliz spent the past three years pitching in Mexico and the Dominican Winter League. He last appeared in the MLB in the 2021 season with the Dodgers.

The Angels signed Victor Gonzalez to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Gonzalez was designated for assignment by the Yankees back in June. He'll compete for a depth role in the Angels bullpen.

The Yankees signed Wilking Rodriguez to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Rodriguez will add relief depth to the Yankees organization.

The Braves signed Wander Suero to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. He made one appearance in the majors last season and will add relief depth for Atlanta.

The Rangers designated Roansy Contreras for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: The move was made to open a spot on the 40-man roster with Texas re-signing Nathan Eovaldi. Contreras will hit the waiver wire to see if another team takes a chance on him.

The Diamondbacks re-signed Andy Weber to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Weber also spent last season in the Diamondbacks organization. He should open next season in Triple-A if he can't earn a utility role on the Opening Day roster.

The Texas Rangers signed Daniel Missaki to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Missaki spent the past few seasons in Japan and in the Colombian Winter League. He'll add relief depth to the Rangers organization.

The Tigers have reportedly expressed interest in Kirby Yates. (Source: Ari Alexander on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Yates has pitched well in relief the past two seasons for the Braves and Rangers. He was an All-Star last season, recording 33 saves with a 1.17 ERA.

The White Sox signed Dan Altavilla to a minor league deal. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Altavilla also got an invite to spring training. He'll compete for a middle relief role in the White Sox bullpen.

The Red Sox have had talks with John Means. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Means is expected to miss the whole 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery back in June. He'll likely sign a two-year deal where ever he ends up as he looks to make a full recovery for the 2026 season.

The Brewers signed Grant Wolfram to a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact: It is likely a split contract between the majors and minors for Wolfram. He'll add relief depth for the Brewers heading into spring training.

The Phillies traded Mike Vasil to the Rays in exchange for cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact: Vasil was grabbed by the Phillies in the Rule 5 Draft from the Mets. He'll add pitching depth to the Rays organization.

The Nationals signed Konnor Pilkington to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Pilkington will add depth as both a long reliever and starter for the Nationals. He made one appearance in the majors with the Guardians last season.

The Astros signed Joe Hudson to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Hudson was designated for assignment by the Mets last June. He'll add depth behind the plate for the Astros organization.