Nathaniel Lowe has been traded to the Washington Nationals. (Source: Jeff Passan on X)
Fantasy Impact: Left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia heads to the Rangers in return. Lowe should be the everyday first baseman for the Nationals, while newly acquired Jake Burger will likely take over at first base for the Rangers.
Jesus Luzardo is being traded to the Phillies for Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd. (Source: Robert Murray on X)
Fantasy Impact: Luzardo has drawn considerable interest this offseason, and the Marlins will finally decide to send him to the Phillies. He dealt with injuries in 2024 and was limited to 66.2 innings and a 5.00 ERA. He will slot in the back half of the Phillies' rotation.
The Guardians have traded Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft pick to the Diamondbacks for Josh Naylor. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Cecconi struggled in limited appearances last season, posting a 6.66 ERA across 20 appearances (13 starts). Cleveland will look to develop him as he gets a fresh start.
The Diamondbacks have acquired Josh Naylor from the Guardians in exchange for Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft pick. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Naylor had been in the middle of trade rumors in recent weeks. Arizona lost Christian Walker in free agency, so Naylor should replace him at first base. He should fit in right in the middle of the order for the Diamondbacks.
Sat, Dec 21st 1:05pm EST
By Vince DiSilvio
Paul Goldschmidt has signed a one-year, $12.5 million deal with the New York Yankees. (Source: Jeff Passan on X)
Fantasy Impact: The 37-year-old will head to the Yankees as the primary first baseman. He'll look to bounce back after a down year in 2024, hitting .245 with a .716 OPS, both career lows.
The Mets signed Luis Ortiz to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Ortiz is expected to miss all of next season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He will continue to rehab and likely won't return till the 2026 season.
The Angels acquired Mitch Farris from the Braves in exchange for Davis Daniel.
Fantasy Impact: Farris will add organizational depth for the Angels.
The Braves acquired Davis Daniel from the Angels in exchange for Mitch Farris.
Fantasy Impact: Daniel was designated for assignment earlier in the week. He'll compete for a depth role with the Braves pitching staff.
The Orioles re-signed Matt Bowman to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Bowman was outrighted off the Orioles roster back in November. He'll remain in Baltimore and compete for a depth role in the bullpen.
The Dodgers signed Julian Fernandez to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Fernandez most recently pitched in Mexico. He'll compete in spring training for a depth role in the Dodgers bullpen.
The Orioles signed Jordyn Adams to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Adams will provide Baltimore with depth in the outfield in its organization. He is a former first-round pick of the Angels.
The Athletics signed Gio Urshela to a one-year deal. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Urshela hit .250 across playing time with the Tigers and Braves last season. He'll help out the infield for Oakland.
The Padres signed Luis Patino to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Patino is back with the Padres after he was non-tendered by them back in November. He is continuing to work his way back from Tommy John surgery.
The Rangers signed Alan Trejo to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Trejo made 67 plate appearances with the Rockies last season. He'll add depth in the infield for the Rangers.
The Rangers signed Cooper Johnson to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Johnson spent last season in Double-A in the Rangers organization. He'll look to work his way up to Triple-A at some point next season.
The Rangers signed Nolan Hoffman to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: The deal includes an invite to spring training. Hoffman will likely add depth in the bullpen in Triple-A for Texas.
The Rangers re-signed Jax Biggers to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Biggers spent last season in Triple-A with the Rangers organization. He'll try to work his way up to the majors at some point next season.
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.
The Diamondbacks signed Cristian Pache to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: The deal includes an invite to spring training where Pache figures to compete for a depth role in the outfield. He appeared in games with the Phillies, Marlins and Orioles last season.
The Reds claimed Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Rangers.
Fantasy Impact: The Rangers designated Contreras for assignment last week. He will compete for a depth role in the Reds bullpen after making a full transition to a relief role.
