Toronto Blue Jays
AL East
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.
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The Blue Jays and Christian Bethancourt have agreed to a minor-league contract. (Source: Keegan Matheson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bethancourt's deal includes an invite to spring training that will allow him to compete for the backup role to open the 2025 season. The 33-year-old veteran had a .209 average, with five home runs, and 22 RBI last season.
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The Blue Jays and Richard Lovelady have agreed to a minor-league contract. (Source: Keegan Matheson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The deal will include an invite to spring training where Lovelady will have a chance to compete for a spot in the Blue Jays' bullpen. He posted a 4.46 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP with the Rays and Cubs last season.
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The Blue Jays designated Brandon Eisert for assignment.
Fantasy Impact: Eisert was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for the signing of Anthony Santander. He'll remain in the Blue Jays organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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The Pirates acquired Brett de Geus from the Blue Jays for cash considerations.
Fantasy Impact: Toronto designated Brett de Geus for assignment over the weekend. He'll add depth in the bullpen for Pittsburgh.
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Mon, Jan 13th 12:36pm EST
By Ari Koslow
Before signing with the Blue Jays, Jeff Hoffman had deals with the Braves and Orioles but he failed physicals with them. (Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hoffman signed three-year, $33 million contract with Toronto last week. Baltimore reportedly backed out of a three-year, $40 million contract with him due to concerns about his shoulder. Toronto was willing to take the risk.
Category: Injury Updates
Alek Manoah is targeting a return to the Blue Jays starting rotation in August. (Source: Mike Wilner)
Fantasy Impact: Manoah underwent Tommy John surgery back in June. He won't be rushed back, so it is possible he doesn't pitch at all this upcoming season depending on how his recovery goes.
Category: Injury Updates
Fri, Jan 10th 1:36pm EST
By Jesse Garcia
The Blue Jays and Alejandro Kirk have agreed to a one-year, $4.6 million deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Sportsnet on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kirk posted a .253 average, with five home runs, and 54 RBI in 103 games last season. He is expected to open the season as the primary catcher for the Blue Jays.
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The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have agreed to a one-year, $28.5 million contract to avoid arbitration. (Source: Sportsnet on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Guerrero posted a .323 batting average, 30 home runs, and 103 RBI in 159 games last season. He will remain one of the top power-bats available for fantasy managers in 2025.
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The Blue Jays re-signed Eric Pardinho to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Pardinho finished last season in Triple-A Buffalo. He will look to work his way up to the majors with Toronto at some point next season.
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The Blue Jays designated Hagen Danner for assignment.
Fantasy Impact: The move was made to open a roster spot for the signing of Josh Walker. Danner will head to the waiver wire.
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The Blue Jays signed Josh Walker to a one-year deal.
Fantasy Impact: Walker got league minimum major league deal. He should hold a depth role at the end of the bullpen for Toronto.
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The Blue Jays signed Bobby Milacki to a minor-league deal. (Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Milacki will provide organizational depth in the bullpen for Toronto.
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The Phillies re-signed Payton Henry to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Henry will continue to add catching depth with Triple-A Lehigh Valley for the Phillies.
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The Guardians have traded Nick Sandlin to the Blue Jays. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sandlin is part of a deal that also sent Andres Gimenez to Toronto. The reliever should hold a middle-innings role in the bullpen for Toronto.
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The Blue Jays signed Michael Stefanic to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Stefanic was removed from the Angels roster back in October. He'll compete for a utility role with Toronto out of spring training.
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The Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year deal with Erik Swanson to avoid arbitration. (Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Swanson posted a 5.03 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP in 45 games with the Jays last season. The 31-year old will likely pitch in middle relief in 2025.
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The Blue Jays have non-tendered Dillon Tate. (Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Tate saw limited action after being claimed off waivers by the Jays in September. He should draw interest from teams in need of bullpen depth.
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The Blue Jays have non-tendered Jordan Romano. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Romano struggled in 2024 and missed the majority of the season due to elbow injuries. The 31-year-old veteran should have plenty of suitors that are looking for bullpen help.
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The Pirates have signed Yerry Rodriguez to a minor-league contract with a invite to spring training. (Source: Ari Alexander on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez posted a 8.72 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 16 appearances in the majors last season. The 27-year-old will have a chance to compete for a role in the Pirates' bullpen during spring training.
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