Ha-Seong Kim has agreed to a two-year, $29 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. (Source: Jeff Passan on X)
Fantasy Impact: Kim opted to decline his mutual option with the Padres and ultimately lands with the Rays. He is coming off shoulder surgery but is expected to return sometime in May and should be an everyday player for the Rays once he does.
The Tigers are nearing a deal with Tommy Kahnle. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kahnle posted a strong 2.11 ERA across 42 2/3 innings in relief last season for the Yankees. He'll likely hold a high-leverage role in the Tigers bullpen assuming a deal is finalized.
The Mets re-signed Ryne Stanek to a one-year deal. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Stanek was traded to the Mets in the middle of last season. He struggled at times in his short time with the Mets. He could hold a high leverage role in the bullpen behind Edwin Diaz.
Wade Miley has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. (Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on X)
Fantasy Impact: Miley underwent Tommy John surgery last season and is targeting a mid to late-May return.
The White Sox signed Chris Rodriguez to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Rodriguez will add bullpen depth in the White Sox organization.
The Brewers signed Jesus Liranzo to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact: Liranzo spent last season pitching in the Yankees organization. He'll hold a similar role in Triple-A for Milwaukee as he attempts to work his way up to the majors.
The Diamondbacks signed Josh Winder to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Winder made just four appearances last season with the Twins due to injuries. He'll compete for a depth role in the bullpen for Arizona.
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.
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.
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.
