Matt Vierling, Andy Ibanez, Zach McKinstry To Play Third Base

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said the team is planning for "optionality" at third base in 2024 between Matt Vierling, Andy Ibanez and Zach McKinstry. Prospect Colt Keith, who signed a long-term contract extension last weekend, will play second base and is expected to be an everyday contributor. The 27-year-old Vierling should be the primary […]

Austin Davis Inks Minors Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres have signed left-hander Austin Davis to a minor-league deal. The 30-year-old signed a minors pact with the Astros ahead of the 2023 season but was shelled for a ghastly 11.22 ERA alongside an eye-popping 25.9% BB% across 20 appearances before being released in late June. A former 12th-round pick of the […]

D-Backs Sign Brandon Hughes To A Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed left-handed reliever Brandon Hughes to a minor-league deal and will bring him to spring training as a non-roster invitee. Hughes was a key member of the Cubs' bullpen in his debut season in 2022, posting a 3.12 ERA across 57 innings of work, even locking down eight saves in that […]

Astros Designate Declan Cronin For Assignment

The Houston Astros have designated right-hander Declan Cronin for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Trey Cabbage, who the club acquired via trade earlier on Wednesday from the Los Angeles Angels. It's the second time this offseason Cronin has been DFA'd, as the White Sox cut him loose in order […]

A's Sign Dylan Hall To Minor-League Pact

The Oakland A's have signed reliever Dylan Hall to a minor-league deal. Signed by the Mets as an undrafted free agent following the shortened five-round 2020 draft, Hall has put forth some solid minor-league numbers over the past three seasons. He spent time at three minor-league levels in 2023, most notably posting a healthy 3.04 […]

Richard Lovelady Inks Minors Deal With Cubs

Free-agent relief pitcher Richard Lovelady has signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs. The 28-year-old will presumably receive an invite to big-league spring training. After three years with the Royals, Lovelady spent the 2023 campaign with the A's, working to a 4.63 ERA in 27 outings before a forearm strain suffered in July cost […]

Rangers Ink Jonathan Holder To Minors Pact

The Texas Rangers have signed free-agent reliever Jonathan Holder to a minor-league deal and have invited him to big-league spring training. The 30-year-old has not appeared in the big leagues since the shortened 2020 season when he worked to a 4.98 ERA across 18 appearances with the Yankees. Holder pitched just 23 minor-league innings from […]

Guardians Sign Tyler Zuber To Minor-League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent right-hander Tyler Zuber to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. Zuber made 54 appearances out of the Kansas City Royals' bullpen in 2020 and 2021 and spent last year in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization following shoulder surgery in 2022. The 28-year-old reliever […]

Joe Dunand Signs Minor-League Deal With Red Sox

Free-agent infielder Joe Dunand signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Dunand made his major-league debut in 2022 with the Miami Marlins but played in only three games and went 3-for-10 with a home run, double, RBI and two runs scored. He spent all of the 2023 season in the minors […]

Robert Gsellman Signs Minors Deal With Nationals

Free-agent right-hander Robert Gsellman signed a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. He'd make $900,000 if he's in the majors in 2024. Gsellman spent last year pitching in Japan, where he posted a 4.32 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 139 2/3 innings pitched. In 2022 with the Chicago Cubs, he only pitched 15 […]

J.D. Martinez A Fit For The Twins?

The Minnesota Twins are looking to add a right-handed bat with the money they freed up by trading second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners earlier this week, and veteran free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez could be the right fit. Martinez's production slipped a bit rom his peak and last year's jump in strikeout […]

James Wood Could Make MLB Debut In 2024

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood could make his major-league debut for the team in 2024. Wood is listed as the No. 14 overall prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline. The Nationals acquired Wood in the Juan Soto trade back in 2022, and he's one of the top overall outfield prospects in the game after […]

Blue Jays Have No Plans To Move Alek Manoah

Teams have asked the Toronto Blue Jays about right-hander Alek Manoah's availability via trade, but sources say that the Blue Jays are telling clubs they have no plans to move him. Manoah has had a very good offseason of workouts and is fully expected to be in the team's starting rotation to begin the year […]

Mets, Others Waiting For Price To Drop On J.D. Martinez, Jorge Soler

It seems as though the New York Mets and other teams are waiting for the price tag to drop on free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez and outfielder/DH Jorge Soler this offseason. Soler can play some outfield, but he's not the greatest of defenders, so interested teams are most likely looking at both Soler and Martinez […]

Mets Close To Adding Jake Diekman

The New York Mets are close to an agreement with free-agent left-handed reliever Jake Diekman on Thursday, according to league sources. Diekman is an affordable lefty veteran who has had some success in the majors. The 37-year-old southpaw was great after joining the Tampa Bay Rays in May, posting a 2.18 ERA and 1.12 WHIP […]

Is Corey Seager Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Corey Seager has been no stranger to the injured list throughout his big-league career. He's had Tommy John surgery, dealt with multiple hamstring issues, fractured his hand, and sprained his thumb. He made two separate trips to the IL in 2023 due to hamstring and thumb injuries, playing in just 119 games as a result. […]

Top Catcher Prospects for 2024 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

Over the past two seasons, baseball fans have watched a new group of young catchers debut and take over the position. Adley Rutschman is considered the best the position has to offer, and young backstops like Cal Raleigh and Francisco Alvarez are showing elite power potential at a young age the position has not seen […]

Is Rhys Hoskins Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

First baseman Rhys Hoskins (knee) missed the entire 2023 season with the Philadelphia Phillies after tearing his ACL in a spring training game on March 23. Hoskins, who was set to be a free agent in 2024, couldn't boost his value in a prove-it year.  However, Hoskins still got paid this offseason and signed a […]

Is Walker Buehler Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) is looking to return in 2024 after missing the entire 2023 season due to Tommy John surgery. Buehler is coming off his second Tommy John surgery, so the Dodgers could decide to limit his usage to begin the year.  Buehler last pitched on June 10, 2022, after […]

Yariel Rodriguez Waiting On A Visa

Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez is still waiting in the Dominican Republic to receive a visa to enter the United States or Canada and take a physical exam with the Toronto Blue Jays. Rodriguez needs a visa from both countries but is expected to take the physical in the first of the two countries to issue […]

Twins Could Look To Bring Back Michael A. Taylor

The Minnesota Twins are considered a possible landing spot for veteran outfielder Michael A. Taylor, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Taylor was mentioned as a potential target after the Twins created payroll by trading Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners. The veteran outfielder spent 2023 with the Twins, slashing .220/.278/.442 while slugging a […]

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (January 2024 Update)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the January update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2024 season. We're now into 2024 with an eye on the upcoming year, and moves by MLB teams have begun to shape how we look at prospects. Comments about potential playing time, big contracts offered to players […]

Cardinals, Ryan Brasier Engage In Ongoing Talks

Free-agent relief pitcher Ryan Brasier and the St. Louis Cardinals have "engaged in talks," according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The Cardinals aren't alone, though, as Goold notes "they are one of several teams" in negotiations with the veteran right-hander. Brasier was cut loose by the Red Sox after a woeful […]

Yankees Considering Making Jonathan Loaisiga A Multi-Inning Reliever

The New York Yankees are considering making right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga a multi-inning reliever this year. Of his 160 appearances for the Yankees in his six years in the big leagues, only 11 have been starts. He hasn't started a game since the shortened 2020 campaign. It could be asking a lot of the 29-year-old to […]

Jose Miranda Feels "Pretty Good"

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Jose Miranda (shoulder) had scar tissue removed from his labrum and rotator cuff on Oct. 4 and was given a timeline of three to four months and feels "pretty good." He's currently hitting off a machine and started throwing two weeks ago. "There are some days it feels good, some days […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Target In 2024 Drafts

The starting pitcher climate continues to evolve and fantasy baseball managers have to adapt. Gone are the days when starters routinely throw over 100 pitches in a start while getting through seven or more innings of work. While that does represent new challenges, it also opens up more pitching strategies. Regardless of how you plan […]

Alex Kirilloff Hopes To Be Ready For Spring Training

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) said he's starting to ramp up after beginning to hit earlier in January, and his goal is to be ready for live at-bats next month and to play when spring training games kick off on Feb. 23. The labrum surgery he had in October to his right shoulder […]

The Biggest Starting Pitcher Risers for Fantasy Baseball: K-BB%

How can you uncover a potential hidden gem late in a draft or determine which players warrant drafting them ahead of their ADP? You analyze the data, of course. OR, you let us do that for you! In this article, we'll look at pitchers that had the most dramatic increases in K-BB% from 2022 to […]

Joe Smith Announces His Retirement

Right-handed reliever Joe Smith announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday via Excel Baseball. Smith did not pitch at all in 2023 and had a 4.61 ERA (6.29 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP while walking nine and striking out 17 in only 27 1/3 relief innings with the Minnesota Twins in 2022. The 39-year-old veteran […]

The Biggest Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Fallers of 2023: K-BB%

Uncovering trends and identifying a potential hidden gem late in a draft or identifying a player you should draft ahead of their ADP will help you be prepared when it comes time to make your selections. Of course with better preparation, the better chance you have to win. So, conversely, knowing which players to shy […]