Davis Daniel has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. (Source: MLB Trade Rumors on X)
Fantasy Impact: Daniel has made 12 appearances across three seasons with the Angels and Braves. The righthander has an ERA of 5.13 in 52.2 innings at the big league level. He pitched in three games for the Braves and appeared in 25 games for Triple-A Gwinnett a season ago, posting a 5.40 ERA in Atlanta and a 5.60 ERA with the Stripers. He'll provide organizational depth for the Reds.
Category: Transactions
Justin Steele (elbow) is making progress on his recovery from UCL revision surgery and took a major step forward by throwing off a mound for the first time last week. (Source: MLB Trade Rumors on X)
Fantasy Impact: Steele was limited to four starts last season before going under the knife in mid-April. The lefthander went 3-1 with a 4.76 ERA prior to the injury. Steele finished fifth in the NL Cy Young voting in 2023 after going 16-5 with a 3.06 ERA in 30 starts with the Cubs. With Chicago's deep rotation, it is expected that the team will be cautious with Steele's timeline and he may end up on a season-long innings restriction. But, his imminent return will be a welcomed sight.
Category: Injury Updates
