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.
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.
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.
The Marlins signed Freddy Tarnok to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. He will compete for a middle inning role in the Marlins bullpen heading into Opening Day.
The Padres signed Mike Brosseau to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Brosseau spent last season in the minor leagues for the Royals and Mets. He'll compete for a depth spot in the infield for San Diego.
The Rockies signed Diego Castillo to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Castillo made seven appearances with the Twins last season. He will compete for a depth spot in the Rockies bullpen.
The Nationals have signed Josh Bell to a one-year, $6M deal. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bell will return to the Nationals after spending parts of two seasons with the team in 2021 and 2022. The veteran will likely serve as the designated hitter after batting .249, with 19 home runs, and 71 RBI in 145 games with the Marlins and Diamondbacks last season.
The Marlins have traded Vidal Brujan to the Cubs for Matt Mervis. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Brujan was recently designated for assignment by the Marlins, so it is not a surprise that he is on the move. He will provide the Cubs with a a utility option of the bench next season.
The Cubs have traded Matt Mervis to the Marlins in exchange for Vidal Brujan. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Mervis was blocked at first base in the Cubs’ organization by Michael Busch. With no clear starter at first base for the Marlins, the 26-year old should have a chance to compete for the starting spot in spring training.
Corbin Burnes and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a six-year, $210 million deal. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This deal comes out of no where as many other teams were linked to Burnes in rumors. The deal includes an opt out after two years. The Giants appeared to be the next team linked to Burnes. He joins Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez and Brandon Pfaadt in the starting rotation for Arizona with Jordan Montgomery and Ryne Nelson also as options.
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By Vince DiSilvio
Teoscar Hernandez has agreed to a three-year, $66 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Source: Jeff Passan on X)
Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes a $15 million option for a fourth year and around $23 million in deferred money. Hernandez returns to the Dodgers coming off one of his best years in the majors, hitting .272 with 33 home runs and a 134 wRC+. He should slot in as their everyday right fielder.
Gleyber Torres has agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with the Detroit Tigers. (Source: Jon Heyman on X)
Fantasy Impact: The 28-year-old will head to Detroit after seven years with the Yankees. He is likely to play second base with Colt Keith moving to first base, but the situation will likely be flexible. In 2024, he had a .257 average and a 104 wRC+.
The Pirates signed Darick Hall to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Hall also received an invite to spring training. He will add infield depth in the Pirates organization.
The Phillies signed Joel Kuhnel to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Kuhnel was removed from the Rays 40-man roster in November.
The Yankees signed Ismael Munguia to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Munguia spent last season in the Padres organization. He'll add outfield depth in the Yankees organization.
The Padres signed Cole Roederer to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Roederer will add depth in the outfield for the Padres organization.
The Reds released Peyton Burdick.
Fantasy Impact: Burdick spent last season in Triple-A with the Orioles and Reds.
Ehire Adrianza announced his retirement from the MLB. (Source: Ehire Adrianza on Instagram)
Fantasy Impact: Adrianza spent time with the Giants, Twins, Braves, Nationals and Angels across 13 seasons. He hit 22 career home runs as a career utility player.
The Red Sox acquired Jovani Moran from the Twins for Mickey Gasper.
Fantasy Impact: Moran missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery. He'll add relief depth in the Boston bullpen.
The Twins acquired Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox for Jovani Moran.
Fantasy Impact: Gasper went 0-for-18 in a short stint in the majors last season with Boston. He'll add catching depth for the Twins organization.
