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The Orioles signed Charlie Morton to a one-year, $15 million contract.

Fantasy Impact: Morton struggled in his final year with the Braves last season. He'll add depth in the back-end of the Orioles rotation.

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The Dodgers designated Diego Cartaya for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Cartaya was let go to make room for the signing of Hyeseong Kim. He'll head to the waiver wire.

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The Yankees signed Andrew Velazquez to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. He will likely open the season in Triple-A for the Yankees.

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The Tigers re-signed Wilkel Hernandez to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Hernandez spent last season in Double-A in the Tigers organization. He'll look to continue to work his way up.

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The Guardians signed Luis Frias to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Frias made appearances with the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays last season. He'll look to improve his struggles with Cleveland.

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The Twins signed Mike Ford to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Ford played with the Reds last season before he was designated for assignment and played in Japan.

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The Royals re-signed Austin Cox to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Cox will remain with Kansas City. He will be another year removed from a torn ACL he suffered two seasons ago.

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The Brewers re-signed Jake Bauers to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Bauers will continue to hold a depth role on the bench for Milwaukee. He'll continue to hold a utility role.

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Chris Martin signs with Rangers

Tue, Jan 7th 12:12pm EST
By Ari Koslow

The Rangers signed Chris Martin to a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact: Martin will add experience to the Rangers bullpen. He could also see some save chances if Texas can't re-sign Kirby Yates.

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Luis Arraez is reportedly not seen as a fit for the Yankees. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Arraez had been linked to the Yankees in trade rumors. He is recovering from thumb surgery, but he's expected to make a full recovery by spring training.

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The Dodgers signed Hyeseong Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million contract. (Source: Yahoo Sports)

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes a two-year option for the 2028-29 seasons. Kim is slated to fill-in a role in the middle infield for the Dodgers.

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Brent Rooker has agreed to a five-year, $60 million extension with the Athletics. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on X)

Fantasy Impact: The 30-year-old outfielder is rewarded for an outstanding 2024 and will remain with the Athletics for at least five years. There is also a vesting option that can take the deal to six years and $90 million. He hit .293 with 39 home runs and a .392 wOBA last season.

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The Royals signed Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes a $12 million mutual option for 2026 for Lorenzen. He made 26 starts for the Rangers and Royals last season. He'll add depth to the Royals starting rotation heading into the 2025 season.

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Gavin Lux traded to Reds

Mon, Jan 6th 6:50pm EST
By Ari Koslow

The Dodgers have traded Gavin Lux traded to Reds. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Outfield prospect Mike Sirota and a competitive balance draft pick are heading to Los Angeles in the deal. Lux will join a crowded Reds infield where he can fill-in multiple positions. He had been in the trade rumors over the past few days after the Dodgers signed Korean second baseman Hyeseong Kim.

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Josh Rojas has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Chicago White Sox. (Source: Scott Merkin on X)

Fantasy Impact: After two years with the Mariners, the 30-year-old utility man heads to the White Sox. He will look to provide a veteran presence on a young roster as a near-everyday player between second and third base.

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