Diamondbacks Acquire Infielder Jose Mejia From Baltimore

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder Jose Mejia and pitchers Kade Strowd and Wellington Aracena from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in exchange for infielder Blaze Alexander, a source told The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. Mejia, a 20-year-old Dominican infielder, played in 47 games last year in the Rookie level and hit .274/.418/.411 with an .829 […]

Wellington Aracena Traded to Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired pitchers Wellington Aracena and Kade Strowd, and infielder Jose Mejia from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in exchange for infielder Blaze Alexander, a source told Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The Orioles acquired Aracena from the New York Mets last July in the deal that sent lefty reliever Gregory Soto […]

Javier Baez Suspended From WBC After Positive Marijuana Test

Detroit Tigers outfielder Javier Baez has been suspended from playing for Team Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after testing positive for marijuana during the 2023 tournament, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. It will prevent Baez from playing in the WBC for the third time. The good news for […]

Red Sox Sign Brendan Rodgers to Minor-League Deal

The Boston Red Sox have signed infielder Brendan Rodgers to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Rodgers is a former first-round pick who was selected by the Rockies third overall in 2015. He debuted in 2019 and spent six seasons in Colorado before joining the Astros […]

Michael Harris II Remains an Everyday Contributor After Joining 20/20 Club

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II posted mixed results at the plate in 2025, but there's no denying that he delivered impressive contributions in a variety of ways. Most notably, Harris joined the 20/20 club for the first time in his career, slugging exactly 20 homers and stealing exactly 20 bases. His overall slash line […]

Hunter Goodman Carries Plenty of Momentum Into 2026 Season

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman broke out in 2025, slashing .278/.323/.520 with a whopping 31 home runs, 91 RBI, and 118 wRC+. His discipline numbers weren't great; he had a 5.7% walk rate and 26.3% strikeout rate. Still, the power arguably outweighs the whiffs, especially from a fantasy baseball perspective. He also took major strides […]

Austin Riley's Productivity Continues to Trend Downward

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley saw his batting stats continue to decline in 2025. He finished the year with a .260/.309/.428 slash line and just 16 home runs, which was the second-lowest mark of his career. He also posted some of the worst plate discipline metrics since his rookie campaign, including a 6.0% walk […]

Fantasy Managers Hoping Bryce Harper Bounces Back

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper had a great 2025 season, but it didn't quite live up to the standards he set in previous years. He finished his age-32 campaign with a .261/.357/.487 slash line, contributing his lowest slugging percentage and OPS marks since 2016. He slugged 27 home runs, walked 12.1% of the time, […]

Yankees Invite George Lombard Jr. to Spring Training

The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that they extended a non-roster invitation to infield prospect George Lombard Jr. for major-league spring training. Lombard, who is MLB Pipeline's No. 32 overall prospect going into the 2026 season, played in 132 games at High-A Hudson Valley and Double-A Somerset last year and batted .235/.367/.381 with a […]

Twins Sign David Banuelos to Minor-League Deal

The Minnesota Twins signed free-agent catcher David Banuelos to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to big-league camp, according to Darren Wolfson. Banuelos was in the Twins' system from 2018 to 2022. The 29-year-old backstop was originally a fifth-round selection in 2017 out of California State Long Beach by the Seattle Mariners. […]

Rockies Invite Cole Carrigg to Spring Training

The Colorado Rockies announced on Thursday that outfield prospect Cole Carrigg has received a non-roster invitation to 2026 major-league spring training. The 23-year-old former second-round pick out of San Diego State University in 2023 will get an invite after slashing .237/.316/.394 with a .711 OPS, 15 home runs, 64 RBI, 81 runs scored, and 46 […]

Charlie Condon Invited to Big-League Spring Training

The Colorado Rockies announced on Thursday that they gave first base prospect Charlie Condon a non-roster invitation to 2026 major-league spring training. Condon, the No. 70 overall prospect at MLB Pipeline, will have a shot to win an Opening Day roster spot if he excels in spring training, especially since the Rockies no longer have […]

Emmanuel Clase Accused of Rigging Pitches in 48 Games

Indicted Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over two years, according to a court document that was filed on Thursday. Federal prosecutors listed nine games in which Clase allegedly threw rigged pitches in the indictment unsealed in November. Major League Baseball said […]

Jordan Lawlar to Mostly Work in the Outfield

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen confirmed on Thursday that the majority of work for Jordan Lawlar will come in the outfield this spring, but the team isn't closing off infield work for him, according to Jody Jackson of The Arizona Republic. The D-backs previously stated that the 23-year-old former top prospect would see work […]

Diamondbacks Pick Up Kade Strowd, Two Minor-Leaguers

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired pitchers Kade Strowd and Wellington Aracena, and infielder Jose Mejia from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in exchange for infielder Blaze Alexander, a source told The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. Strowd is the primary return for the D-backs in this swap. The 28-year-old right-hander was a former 12th-round selection by the […]

Orioles Acquire Blaze Alexander From Diamondbacks

The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring infielder Blaze Alexander from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday in exchange for pitchers Kade Strowd and Wellington Aracena, and infielder Jose Mejia, a source told Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Alexander will head to the American League after slashing .237/.322/.366 with a .688 OPS, 10 home runs, 49 RBI, […]

Yankees Claim Osvaldo Bido Off Waivers From Angels

The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that they claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment in a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster. Bido has shockingly been passed around to six different teams already this offseason. The 30-year-old Dominican hurler […]

Nationals Claim Ken Waldichuk Off Waivers From Rays

The Washington Nationals claimed left-hander Ken Waldichuk off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday and designated right-hander George Soriano for assignment in a corresponding move, according to president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Waldichuk, 28, has not pitched in the big leagues since 2023. The former fifth-round selection by the New York Yankees […]

Tarik Skubal Wins Arbitration Case, to Make $32 Million in 2026

Detroit Tigers left-hander and two-time reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration case on Thursday against the team and will make $32 million in 2026, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Skubal will make $13 million more than the Tigers argued for, and the most any player has ever taken […]

Colt Emerson to Begin the Year in the Minors?

MLB.com's Daniel Kramer writes that Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson, who is MLB Pipeline's No. 9 overall prospect, "could still need seasoning by Opening Day." Emerson, 20, will be competing with fellow infield prospect Cole Young at second base in spring training, but Young is seen as the favorite after getting his first taste […]

Cole Young Appears to be the Favorite to Start at Second Base

MLB.com's Daniel Kramer writes that Seattle Mariners infield prospect Cole Young has the "leg up to make the team and would have to struggle mightily to lose his grip on the second-base job." The Mariners are "bullish" on the 22-year-old being their second baseman of the future now that Jorge Polanco is out of town. […]

Brendan Donovan Expected to Mostly Play 3B in Seattle

MLB.com's Daniel Kramer writes that Seattle Mariners utility man Brendan Donovan, who was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this week in a three-team trade, will play all over the field based on matchups, according to sources familiar with the club's thinking. The 2025 All-Star is expected to enter spring training as the primary […]

Royals Re-Sign Luke Maile to Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals announced on Thursday that they re-signed catcher Luke Maile to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training. Maile will return to KC after appearing in 25 games for the Royals last season, going 11-for-45 (.244) at the plate with a home run, six RBI, six runs scored, one […]

Pirates Sign Jose Urquidy to One-Year Deal on Thursday

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent right-hander Jose Urquidy to a one-year, $1.5 million deal on Thursday, a source told Jason Mackey of PG Sports Now. The 30-year-old Mexican hurler has pitched for the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers in his six-year MLB career, but he's thrown only 2 1/3 innings in the big leagues in […]

No Setbacks for Corbin Burnes, Aiming for July Return

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes (elbow) has not had any setbacks during his rehab from Tommy John surgery, and the Diamondbacks' ace is still aiming to return in July of this year. "We put an aggressive timeline on it from the get-go. We were looking at the 12 1/2, 13-month mark. We're still on pace […]

Angel Genao Ready to Rebound in 2026?

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Angel Genao, who is ranked No. 33 on Keith Law's top-100 prospect list for 2026, had a lost year in 2025 due to a sprained right shoulder that he suffered in spring training. Genao still managed to play in 85 games between the Arizona Complex League and Double-A Akron, but he […]

Marcelo Mayer Expected to See More At-Bats Against Lefties

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said at Fenway Fest last month that he "envisions more playing time against lefties" for infielder Marcelo Mayer, which indicates more of a full-time role instead of a platoon, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. The departure of Alex Bregman in free agency left a gaping hole at […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: High-Upside Draft Targets for 2026

Every season, managers look for the next league-winning lottery ticket in the final rounds of the draft. Last season, past pick 200, managers could have selected George Springer, Nick Lodolo, Byron Buxton, and Nico Hoerner, who all greatly exceeded their ADPs and tuned in career-best seasons. In this piece, we will spotlight five outfielders who […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Later-Round Hitters to Target in Drafts (2026)

Finding sleepers can be a low-risk, high-reward player, especially when we can identify one in the later rounds. Typically, draft-and-hold leagues are 12 to 15 rounds, so we're looking at hitters at pick 300 and beyond for this article. Below, we identify later-round hitters to target by examining skills, projections, and playing time to find […]

Zac Gallen Targeted by the Orioles?

Free-agent starting pitcher Zac Gallen is one of the few impact starting pitchers left on the market after Framber Valdez signed with the Tigers on Wednesday, and that fact could lead to more focus on Gallen from the Orioles, who were considered one of the main teams in the mix for Valdez. Like Valdez, Gallen […]