The Mariners claimed Nick Raposo off waivers from the Blue Jays.
Fantasy Impact: Raposo was designated for assignment by Toronto last week. He'll compete for a depth role behind the plate with Seattle.
The Brewers signed Bruce Zimmermann to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Zimmerman spent the first four seasons of his career with the Orioles. He will compete in spring training for a depth role with Milwaukee.
The Phillies signed Nick Vespi to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Vespi made 11 appearances last season with the Orioles. He'll compete for a depth role in the Phillies bullpen.
The Mariners signed Josh Fleming to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Fleming made 25 appearances last season for the Pirates. He finished last season in Triple-A Tacoma and will likely open the upcoming season in Tacoma as well.
The Yankees acquired Alex Jackson from the Reds.
Fantasy Impact: Jackson will add catching depth for the Yankees who sent Jose Trevino back to the Reds. He had signed a minor league deal this offseason with the Reds after struggling last season with the Rays.
The Yankees acquired Fernando Cruz from the Reds.
Fantasy Impact: Cruz posted a 4.86 ERA across 69 appearances last season for the Reds. He figures to boast a role in the middle of the Yankees bullpen.
The Yankees have traded Jose Trevino to the Reds.
Fantasy Impact: Fernando Cruz and Alex Jackson were sent to the Yankees. Trevino is a solid defender behind the plate, but he struggled at the plate last season. He figures to backup Tyler Stephenson at catcher for the Reds.
The Marlins designated Vidal Brujan for assignment.
Fantasy Impact: The move was made to open a roster spot for the signing of Eric Wagaman. Brujan will head to the waiver wire.
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.
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.
The Phillies signed Max Kepler to a one-year deal.
Fantasy Impact: Kepler struggled last season with the Twins after showing flashes of consistency in previous years. He should be a consistent part of the lineup against righties for the Phillies.
The Marlins signed Eric Wagaman to a one-year deal. (Source: Daniel Alvarez-Montes on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is unclear if it's a split contract or not for Wagaman. He made 74 plate appearances for the Angels last season where he posted a .250 average with two home runs.
The Rangers designated Owen White for assignment.
Fantasy Impact: The move was made to make room for the signing of reliever Hoby Milner. White will hit the waiver wire and could remain in the Rangers organization if he clears waivers.
The Rangers signed Hoby Milner to a one-year deal.
Fantasy Impact: Milner was non-tendered by the Brewers in November. He'll likely become one of the top lefty options in the bullpen for Texas.
The Royals signed Junior Fernandez to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Fernandez last appeared in the MLB with the Pirates during the 2022 season where he made three appearances. He'll compete for a depth role in the Royals bullpen.
The Reds signed Bryan Shaw to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Shaw made five appearances with the White Sox last season. He will compete for a depth role at the end of the Reds bullpen.
The Braves signed Enyel De Los Santos to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: De Los Santos was non-tendered by the White Sox back in November. He will compete for a depth spot in the Braves bullpen.
The Houston Astros signed Christian Walker to a three-year, $60 million contract. (Source: Ari Alexander on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The deal will be official pending a physical. The Astros will be the first team he has played with not named the Diamondbacks as he adds some power back to the middle of their lineup after losing Kyle Tucker and potentially Alex Bregman as well.
Fri, Dec 20th 11:44am EST
By Vince DiSilvio
Patrick Sandoval has agreed to a two-year, $18.25 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. (Source: Jeff Passan on X)
Fantasy Impact: Sandoval is coming off Tommy John surgery, but figures to be able to pitch in the second half of the 2025 season. He had a 5.08 ERA and 1.506 WHIP in 16 starts last season.
Fri, Dec 20th 11:41am EST
By Vince DiSilvio
Michael Soroka has agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal with the Washington Nationals. (Source: Jesse Rogers on X)
Fantasy Impact: Soroka spent last season with the White Sox, sporting a 4.74 ERA in 79 innings between the starting rotation and bullpen. He will comptete for a spot in the starting rotation for the Nats.
