Michael Chavis Gets Minor-League Deal With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent infielder Michael Chavis to a minor-league deal, according to Kiley McDaniel. The two sides agreed to a deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training. The 30-year-old has bounced around the league since making his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox in 2023. He spent the entire […]

Mets Sign Mike Baumann to Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets signed free-agent right-handed pitcher Mike Baumann to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. The assumption is that this is a non-roster deal with an invite to spring training. Baumann is back in the MLB after pitching in Japan last season. He posted a 4.15 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 28/17 K/BB ratio across […]

Matt Mervis Signs Minor-League Deal With Nationals

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent first baseman Matt Mervis to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. According to Jon Heyman, this is a minor-league deal with a non-roster invite to spring training. The Washington D.C. native will get a chance to catch on as a possible depth option for the Nats. Last season, Mervis slashed .175/.254/.383 […]

Pete Fairbanks, Marlins Agree on One-Year Deal

Free-agent right-handed reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins agreed on a one-year, $13 million contract on Wednesday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Fairbanks landed on the open market this offseason after the Tampa Bay Rays turned down an $11 million option for the 32-year-old closer. His deal with Miami also includes a $1 […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Sean Newcomb, White Sox Agree on One-Year Deal

The Chicago White Sox and free-agent left-hander Sean Newcomb have agreed to a one-year deal worth $4.5 million, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Sammon also reported that Newcomb "will at least get the chance to start" for Chicago. Newcomb was a first-round pick by the Angels in 2012 and had his best season […]

Levi Stoudt Agrees to Minor-League Deal With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Levi Stoudt have agreed to a minor-league deal, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston WHDH. Stoudt was a third-round pick in 2019 by the Seattle Mariners. Shortly after being drafted, the 28-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the shortened 2020 season. Since then, he has spent nearly his entire […]

Jacob Webb, Cubs Agree on One-Year Deal

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent right-hander Jacob Webb that includes a club option for the 2027 season, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Per Will Sammon, Webb will earn $1.5 million in 2026, with a $2.5 million club option for 2027. Incentives could increase those totals to $2 […]

Austin Hays Drawing Interest From Mets

The New York Mets are showing interest in free-agent outfielder Austin Hays, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Hays, 30, slashed .266/.315/.453 with 15 home runs, 64 RBI, 60 runs scored, and seven stolen bases across 416 plate appearances in 2025. Hays has posted a 105 wRC+ or better in five of […]

Ryan O'Hearn, Pirates Agree on Two-Year Deal

Free-agent first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed on a two-year, $29 million contract, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. The deal also includes $500,000 in performance bonuses for each season. For the Pirates, O'Hearn should split time between first base and designated hitter and slide right into the middle of the […]

Reds Showing Interest in Luis Robert Jr.

The Cincinnati Reds have re-engaged in trade talks for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr., according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Robert is under contract for $20 million in 2026 with a club option for 2027. In return, the White Sox are reportedly looking for young talent and prospects who are close […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Second Base (2B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The second base position isn't the most appealing position in the game, but there are some reinforcements on the way in the prospect ranks, and some potential bounceback and/or breakout candidates could really save this position. Below, you'll find my top-10 at this position, along with analysis on each player. A few players whom I […]

Dominic Fletcher Joining Pirates on Minor-League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added some depth by signing outfielder Dominic Fletcher to a minor-league contract. The 28-year-old will get an invitation to spring training to catch on as outfield depth. Fletcher is a former second-round pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2019. He hasn't panned out at the MLB level yet, but maybe a […]

Christian Bethancourt Signs Minor-League Deal with Cubs

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor-league contract with catcher Christian Bethancourt on Monday. According to Jon Heyman, Bethancourt will get an invitation to spring training with the Cubs. The 34-year-old is likely coming in to serve as depth at catcher with the organization moving on from Reese McGuire this offseason. During his last big […]

Rob Refsnyder Headed to Seattle

The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent first baseman/outfielder Rob Refsnyder on Monday, according to Jeff Passan. The deal is reportedly a one-year contract worth $6.25 million for the 2026 campaign. The journeyman has spent each of the last four seasons as a part-time player with the Boston Red Sox. Refsnyder mostly plays against left-handed pitching, […]

Mets Exploring Trade with the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte

The New York Mets have been busy making moves this offseason, and that continued on Monday when they traded infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics. The Mets are wasting no time looking for this replacement as they've reportedly explored trading for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte, per MLB Insider Francys Romero. The biggest problem with […]

Jeff McNeil Gets Traded to the Athletics

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics on Monday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. In exchange, the Mets will receive right-hander Yordan Rodriguez from the A's. The assumption is that McNeil will take over the starting second base job to begin the 2026 season. Last season, McNeil slashed .243/.335/.411 with 12 […]

Cardinals Trade Willson Contreras to Red Sox for Hunter Dobbins, Two Pitching Prospects

The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins and right-handed pitching prospects Blake Aita and Yhoiker Fajardo from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for veteran first baseman Willson Contreras, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. As part of the deal, St. Louis will cover $8 million of the $41.5 million remaining […]

2026 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings

It's never too early to get a jump on fantasy baseball prep. The shortstop position is usually deep, and that's the case again in 2026, with 14 shortstops ranked within the top 100. At RotoBaller HQ, we will be pumping out fantasy baseball content all offseason and are back with our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Outfielders to Target in Drafts (2026)

In recent years, Major League Baseball has had plenty of exciting young players making their debuts. Some of them shine in their rookie seasons. Some of them take two or three years to find their feet at the elite level. Just because a young hitter doesn't excel right away doesn't mean they should be ignored […]

Willson Contreras Shipped to the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. In return, the Cardinals will receive right-hander Hunter Dobbins along with right-handed pitching prospects Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita. According to Passan, the Red Sox will be responsible for $33.5 million of […]

Mariners Still Interested in Re-Signing Eugenio Suarez

The Seattle Mariners remain interested in re-signing free-agent third baseman Eugenio Suarez, according to Mariners general manager Justin Hollander, who spoke on MLB Network Radio. Last season, Suárez tied his career high with 49 home runs, 13 of which came as a Mariner. Seattle's top offseason priorities were re-signing first baseman Josh Naylor and infielder […]

Guardians Designate Justin Bruihl For Assignment

The Cleveland Guardians have designated left-hander Justin Bruihl for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Shawn Armstrong, the team announced Saturday night on their X account. Cleveland acquired Bruihl for cash considerations on Wednesday after the Toronto Blue Jays designated him for assignment. The 28-year-old was initially drafted by the […]

Tigers Designate Justyn-Henry Malloy For Assignment

The Detroit Tigers have designated outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy for assignment to clear room for reliever Kyle Finnegan on the 40-man roster, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Malloy, 25, slashed .221/.346/.308 with one home run, 17 RBI, 15 runs scored, with zero stolen bases across 127 plate appearances in 2025. The former sixth-round […]

Pirates Still Looking to Add Another Hitter

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired second baseman Brandon Lowe and outfielder Jake Mangum earlier this week, but according to GM Ben Cherington, the team is not done searching for another proven hitter, reports Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Earlier in the offseason, it was reported that the Pirates attempted to sign free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, […]

Paul Blackburn Returning to the Yankees in 2026

Free-agent right-hander Paul Blackburn and the New York Yankees have agreed to a one-year deal worth $2 million, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. After being released by the Mets last year, Blackburn signed with the Yankees and made eight appearances, posting a 5.28 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 15 1/3 innings. […]

Munetaka Murakami Agrees to Two-Year Deal With White Sox

Japanese infielder Munetaka Murakami and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract, sources tell Jeff Passan of ESPN. Murakami, 25, has slashed .270/.394/.557 with 246 home runs, 647 RBI, 535 runs scored, and 59 stolen bases across 3,780 plate appearances in eight NPB seasons. Passan went on to say that […]

Royals Looking To Trade Kris Bubic?

The Kansas City Royals are willing to move left-hander Kris Bubic (shoulder) to shed some payroll, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Bubic is projected to earn $6 million in arbitration, and the Royals are looking to add a bat. Royals have been linked to Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran and Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan […]

Alex Bregman Drawing Interest From the Blue Jays

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Toronto Blue Jays are showing interest in free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Bregman just opted out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox and is looking for a multi-year deal. In 2025, Bregman missed 59 games due to a strained quadricep, yet still hit 18 home […]

Pirates Acquire Brandon Lowe in Three-Team Trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired second baseman Brandon Lowe, left-hander Mason Montgomery, and outfielder Jake Mangum. In return, the Tampa Bay Rays received right-hander Anderson Brito and outfielder Jacob Melton. The Houston Astros acquired right-hander Mike Burrows. Lowe will give the Pirates some much-needed pop in their lineup. The 31-year-old hit 31 home runs last year […]