Blue Jays Outright Yariel Rodriguez Off 40-Man Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays have outrighted right-hander Yariel Rodriguez off the 40-man roster on Saturday. In 2024, Rodriguez started 21 games for the Jays, pitching to a 4.47 ERA (4.46 SIERA) with 85 strikeouts and a 1.32 WHIP in 86 ⅔ innings. Last year, the 28-year-old made only one start but still delivered a solid […]

Kazuma Okamoto Drawing Interest from the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays join the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox in showing interest in the six-time NPB All-Star third baseman Kazuma Okamoto, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Okamoto has primarily played third base in his time with the Yomiuri Giants but he can also play first base and […]

Cody Bellinger Drawing Interest From the Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have interest in free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Although the Phillies' top priority is re-signing Kyle Schwarber, Bellinger appears to be their best fallback option if they can't reach a deal. Other teams such as the Yankees, Mets, Angels, Dodgers, and Blue Jays have also shown interest […]

Will the Nationals Trade MacKenzie Gore?

There is a perception in a couple of front offices that the Washington Nationals plan to trade left-hander MacKenzie Gore, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. The 26-year-old got off to a hot start in 2025, posting a 3.02 ERA with 138 strikeouts in 110 1/3 innings before the All-Star break. After the break, however, […]

Zac Gallen, Cubs Not Close to Finalizing Deal

Free-agent right-hander Zac Gallen and the Chicago Cubs do not currently have a deal in place and are not close to finalizing one, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Despite Bob Nightengale's reports, Gallen is still on the market. Gallen struggled last season to a career-high 4.83 ERA (4.24 SIERA) with a career-low 21.5 K-BB% across […]

Diamondbacks Interested in Reuniting With Merrill Kelly

There is mutual interest between the Arizona Diamondbacks and free-agent right-hander Merrill Kelly in a reunion this offseason, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. Meanwhile, Gambadoro writes that right-hander Zac Gallen is likely to sign elsewhere. The D-backs shipped Kelly to the Texas Rangers at this year's trade deadline after he spent the first […]

At Least Three Teams Interested in Ranger Suarez

Although free-agent left-hander Ranger Suarez certainly isn't the most experienced starting pitcher on the open market this offseason, he is going to draw plenty of interest. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports that the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, and Baltimore Orioles are the most serious threats to sign Suarez away from the Philadelphia Phillies. The New York […]

Braves Agree to Minor-League Deal With Ben Gamel

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel on Friday, sources told Aram Leighton. Gamel, 33, battled more injuries in 2025 and only played in 49 games with the Triple-A affiliates for the Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers. He owns a .716 OPS in parts of nine major-league seasons […]

Diamondbacks Sign Jacob Amaya to Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they signed free-agent infielder Jacob Amaya to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Amaya has a decent glove on the infield, but he can't be counted on for much as a hitter after a rough season with the Chicago White Sox in 2025. […]

Tigers Interested in Brad Keller in a Starting Role

The Detroit Tigers are one of the teams that are interested in signing free-agent right-hander Brad Keller and turning him back into a starting pitcher, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Keller was solid in a full-time relief role in 2025 with the Chicago Cubs, posting a career-low 2.07 ERA (2.93 FIP), […]

Angels Among Teams Interested in Zac Gallen

The Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, and Detroit Tigers are among the teams in on free-agent right-hander Zac Gallen this offseason, sources told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, and Atlanta Braves are also looking at the 30-year-old. Although Gallen's stock is down, he could quickly become a strong alternative for […]

Twins Not Planning to Trade Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton

The Minnesota Twins do not expect to move center fielder Byron Buxton or right-handers Joe Ryan or Pablo Lopez this offseason, league sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal adds that the Twins' goal is to keep those three players, build around them, and compete in 2026. Minnesota tore down its roster in July […]

Drew Anderson Agrees to One-Year Deal With Tigers

Free-agent right-hander Drew Anderson agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers on Friday that includes a club option, pending a physical, sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Anderson spent the last four years pitching in Japan and Korea. The 31-year-old will come back to the United States after posting a solid […]

Braves Pick Up Osvaldo Bido Off Waivers From A's

The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Athletics. The Braves also added right-hander Anthony Molina off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. Atlanta designated left-hander Josh Walker for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster for the two new acquisitions. Bido will head to Atlanta to […]

Pirates Claim Marco Luciano Off Waivers From Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed infielder/outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Friday, according to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Luciano was one of the Giants' top overall prospects just a few years ago, but he has not panned out. The 24-year-old Dominican made his major-league debut in 2023 but played […]

Mets Claim Cooper Criswell Off Waivers From Red Sox

The New York Mets claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, a source told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The Red Sox had designated Criswell for assignment following their trade on Thursday night that landed them right-hander Johan Oviedo. Criswell has pitched in both a starting and relief role in […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers From the 2025 Season: Laghezza's 2026 Player Outlooks

RotoBaller die-hards know wild horses couldn't drag me away from fantasy baseball for more than a month or two. Yes, that all too familiar itch already started its head — and it's high time for a good old-fashioned scratching. Football's great, but c'mon, nothing beats the diamond... Remember, starting preparation with months to go has […]

Red Sox Add More Starting Pitching With Trade for Johan Oviedo

The Boston Red Sox are acquiring right-hander Johan Oviedo, left-hander Tyler Samaniego, and catcher Adonys Guzman from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night in exchange for outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, sources tell Jeff Passan of ESPN. Boston is serious about adding starting pitching this offseason, having already traded for veteran right-hander Sonny Gray, and now […]

Pirates Acquire Jhostynxon Garcia From Red Sox

The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia from the Boston Red Sox on Thursday in exchange for right-hander Johan Oviedo, left-hander Tyler Samaniego, and catcher Adonys Guzman, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Pirates will receive another player in addition to Garcia, who should have a shot in spring training to win the […]

Yankees Pushing Hard to Re-Sign Cody Bellinger

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger remains the New York Yankees' No. 1 target this offseason. The two sides are not close to a deal yet for him to return to the Bronx, but the Yankees are making a big effort to try and re-sign him. If the Yanks […]

Cubs Have Renewed Interest in Alex Bregman

The Chicago Cubs have shown renewed interest in All-Star free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman this offseason after a failed bid to sign him last spring training, according to Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Pitching is the Cubs' primary focus this winter, but they are also looking to add a bat, with All-Star […]

Josh Byrnes Becomes Rockies New General Manager

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that former Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres general manager Josh Byrnes will be the new Colorado Rockies GM under president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, according to sources. Byrnes had been the Los Angeles Dodgers' senior vice president of baseball operations since 2014. The 55-year-old served as the Rockies' […]

Anthony Kay Agrees to Two-Year Deal With White Sox

Free-agent left-hander Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract on Wednesday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Kay, a former first-round pick by the New York Mets in 2016 out of the University of Connecticut, will make a return to the U.S. after a two-year stint in Nippon […]

Agustin Ramirez Not in Line to Play First Base Next Year?

The Miami Marlins have a glaring need at first base going into next season, but MLB.com's Christina De Nicola writes that as of now, the team doesn't plan to give catcher Agustin Ramirez reps there. However, that could change if he doesn't show progress as a defender behind the plate. The 24-year-old Dominican backstop hit […]

Jesus Sanchez Drawing Considerable Trade Interest

The Athletic's Chandler Rome writes that Houston Astros right fielder Jesus Sanchez is drawing considerable trade interest this offseason. However, Sanchez's dismal performance following his trade from the Marlins to the Astros might impact his value. Multiple sources believe the Astros' best avenue to acquire an established starting pitcher is via a trade, which could […]

Kyle Tucker Visits With Blue Jays

Free-agent All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker visited the Toronto Blue Jays training facility in Florida on Wednesday, according to Robert Murray of Fansided.com. The Blue Jays have already signed free-agent right-hander Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract and right-hander Cody Ponce to a three-year, $30 million contract, but apparently, they are not done adding […]

Guardians Agree to Major-League Deal With Connor Brogdon

The Cleveland Guardians agreed to a major-league deal with free-agent right-hander Connor Brogdon on Wednesday, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Brogdon, 30, has had limited success in his six seasons in the majors, posting a 4.36 ERA with a 15.3 K-BB% across 192 innings. However, with the Los Angeles Angels last year, he […]

Reds Bring Back Closer Emilio Pagan on Two-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Reds re-signed closer Emilio Pagan on a two-year, $20 million deal on Wednesday, according to Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Pagan, 34, took over the closer role for a struggling Alexis Diaz early last season and never looked back. Pagan finished the year with 32 saves while pitching to […]

Dodgers Re-Sign Veteran Infielder Miguel Rojas to One-Year Deal

Veteran infielder Miguel Rojas and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal on Wednesday, according to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. The World Series hero will spend another season in Dodger blue as a backup utility infielder. Last year, Rojas filled in as needed and slashed .262/.318/.397 with seven home runs, […]

Cedric Mullins, Rays Agree on One-Year Deal

Free-agent outfielder Cedric Mullins and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed on a one-year deal on Wednesday, pending a physical, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Mullins, 31, struggled last year with the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Mets, posting a .216/.299/.391 slash line with 17 home runs, 58 runs, 59 RBI, […]