Fantasy Baseball News

The White Sox signed Joe Perez to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Perez most recently spent time in the Pirates organization. He'll add organizational depth in the infield for the White Sox.

The Mariners signed Julio Rodriguez to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: No relation to the current Seattle star. Rodriguez will add depth behind the plate for the Mariners organization.

The Orioles and Jorge Mateo avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $3.55 million contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes a $5.5 million club option for 2026. Mateo is continuing to work his way back from UCL surgery on his non-throwing elbow. He'll add depth in the infield for Baltimore when he is healthy.

The Padres re-signed Elias Diaz to a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact: Diaz appeared in 96 games with the Rockies and Padres last season. He will likely be in a platoon with Luis Campusano behind the plate for San Diego.

The Cubs designated Luis Vazquez for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Vazquez was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for the signing of Jon Berti. He'll land on waivers.

The Cardinals signed Yohel Pozo to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Pozo will add depth behind the plate for the Cardinals organization. He was most recently in the Athletics organization.

Tyler Jay has elected free agency. (Source: Mariners PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jay went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Mariners last week. He will test free agency instead of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Tacoma.

Roki Sasaki said that a doctor recommended Tommy John surgery before his first season with Chiba Lotte. (Source: LA Times)

Fantasy Impact: Sasaki did not elect to undergo the procedure. This will be something to monitor when it comes to how many innings he pitches over the course of the season.

The Mariners signed Luis Castillo to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Not to get mistaken with Seattle starter Luis Castillo. He will compete for a depth role in the Mariners bullpen after pitching in Japan.

The Blue Jays signed Adam Kloffenstein to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Kloffenstein pitched in the Cardinals organization last season. He'll add depth in the bullpen for Toronto.

The Marlins designated Jhonny Pereda for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Miami needed to make room on the 40-man roster after claiming Connor Gillispie off waivers. Pereda will hit the waiver wire.

The Marlins claimed Connor Gillispie off waivers from the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: Gillispie was designated for assignment by Atlanta last week. He will compete for a depth role in the Marlins bullpen.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Jasson Dominguez will open the season in left field. (Source: Brendan Kuty on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dominguez is slated to be the Opening Day starting left fielder for the Yankees with Cody Bellinger in center field. The 21-year old hit .179 across 56 at-bats last season.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Cody Bellinger will open the season as the starting center fielder for the Yankees. (Source: Brendan Kuty on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This was the expectation, and it is now confirmed. Bellinger will start in center field with Jasson Dominguez expected to start in left field.

Astros GM Dana Brown said Jose Altuve could split time between second base and left field this season. (Source: Chandler Rome on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Houston has been said to be in talks with Jorge Polanco to potentially see some playing time at second base. The Astros are looking to get Yordan Alvarez less playing time in the outfield, and Altuve is a candidate to see some of those starts in his place in the outfield.

The Red Sox signed Abraham Toro to a minor league contract. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Toro hit .240 across 337 at-bats with the Athletics last season. He'll add infield depth for Boston.

The Reds signed Austin Hays to a one-year contract. (Source: Ken Rosenthal)

Fantasy Impact: Hays is expected to make $5 million with the potential for more in incentives. He'll likely be in a platoon role in the outfield for the Reds.

The Cubs designated Matt Festa for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Festa will head back to the waiver wire after the Cubs claimed him from the Rangers.

The Pirates signed Adam Frazier to a one-year deal. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Frazier struggled to the tune of hitting .202 last season with the Royals. He'll add depth in in the infield for Pittsburgh.

The Giants signed Jake Lamb to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal includes an invite to spring training. Lamb will add infield depth for San Francisco heading into spring training.