October 10, 2025
New York Yankees first baseman and soon-to-be free agent
Paul Goldschmidt plans to continue his career in 2026, Jon Heyman of the New York Post relays. "I love playing," the 38-year-old said after the Toronto Blue Jays eliminated the Yankees from the playoffs on Wednesday. A former Arizona Diamondback and St. Louis Cardinal, Goldschmidt signed a one-year, $12.5 million contract with the Yankees last winter and went on to hit a modest .274/.328/.403 with 10 homers, 45 RBI, 76 runs scored, and five stolen bases in 146 games and 534 plate appearances. While his MVP-caliber days are long behind him, the seven-time All-Star remains a force against left-handed pitchers (he slashed .336/.411/.570 versus southpaws in 2025), a steady defender, and a respected clubhouse presence. With that in mind, Goldschmidt figures to land another major league contract in the coming months.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jon Heyman - New York Post
October 10, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder
Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of the final season of his contract and become a free agent, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports. With a $25 million player option and a $5 million buyout, Bellinger will leave $20 million on the table if he chooses to reach free agency. However, he shouldn't have trouble landing a lucrative multiyear contract on the heels of a bounce-back season in 2025. Acquired from the Chicago Cubs in a salary-dumping trade last offseason, Bellinger's terrific all-around contributions helped the Yankees earn a playoff berth. Over 152 games and 656 plate appearances, Bellinger slashed .272/.334/.480 with 29 homers, 98 RBI, 89 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases. In the field, the 30-year-old former MVP combined for seven Outs Above Average and eight Defensive Runs Saved at all three outfield positions and first base.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jorge Castillo - ESPN
October 10, 2025
The Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball will post Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami this winter, making him available to all 30 major league teams, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. Once Murakami is posted, he'll have 45 days to negotiate with MLB clubs. At 25 years old and with more than six seasons of professional experience, Murakami will not face any restrictions on earning power. Boston Red Sox outfielder
Masataka Yoshida's five-year, $90 million contract stands as the richest deal ever given to a Japanese position player. Murakami may have a chance to surpass him. A career .270/.394/.557 hitter with 246 home runs in eight NPB seasons, Murakami has won two Central League MVPs and earned four All-Star nods. Injuries limited Murakami to 56 games in 2025, but he still slashed a power-packed .273/.379/.663 with 22 HRs in 224 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: Mark Feinsand - MLB.com
October 10, 2025
Seattle Mariners right-hander
Bryan Woo (pectoral) threw an up-down bullpen session of around 30 pitches on Friday, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports. The AL West-winning Mariners have gone without Woo since he left what turned out to be his final regular-season start on Sept. 19 with pectoral tightness. If the Mariners defeat the Detroit Tigers in a do-or-die Game 5 of the ALDS on Friday, they'll have to determine whether to carry Woo on their ALCS roster against the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager Dan Wilson said the Mariners are "certainly hopeful" that Woo will return if they advance. The 25-year-old was among the key contributors during the Mariners' first division-winning campaign since 2001. Across 30 starts and 186 2/3 innings, Woo went 15-7 with a 2.94 ERA, a .93 WHIP, and 198:36 K:BB.
--Connor ByrneSource: Adam Jude - The Seattle Times
October 10, 2025
Texas Rangers right-hander
Nathan Eovaldi (hernia) underwent surgery on Wednesday for a sports hernia, baseball sources told Jeff Wilson of AllDlls.com. Eovaldi, who was excellent with a 1.73 ERA for the Rangers when he did pitch in 2025, was shut down in August with a rotator-cuff strain in his right shoulder. While it's more bad injury news for a player with a long list of injuries in his career, the good news is that Eovaldi is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next year in mid-February. Eovaldi got good news on his rotator cuff, so that shouldn't be an issue going into next season. He is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, so he should be able to resume throwing in the offseason around when he normally does. If healthy, Eovaldi and
Jacob deGrom are expected to sit at the top of Texas' rotation next year as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: AllDlls.com - Jeff Wilson
October 10, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays got the job done and beat the division-rival New York Yankees in the American League Division Series without star shortstop
Bo Bichette (knee), who has been out with a PCL in his left knee since Sept. 6. Before Wednesday's series-clinching win over New York, Bichette ran on the field after taking simulated at-bats against live pitchers on Tuesday. However, Bichette still needs "to make sure I can run the bases" before the AL Championship Series against either the Seattle Mariners or Detroit Tigers starts on Sunday in Toronto. Even if Bichette is limited to designated hitter duties, his return would give the Jays' offense a huge boost. Bichette was the team's cleanup hitter this year and finished tied for second in the majors with 181 hits and 44 doubles. He also led the team with 94 RBI despite missing the last three weeks of the regular season. The 27-year-old All-Star is optimistic he can return, but it will ultimately be the team's decision.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
October 10, 2025
The New York Mets announced that right-handed reliever
Reed Garrett (elbow) underwent "UCL reconstruction" surgery on Wednesday, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. It will be Garrett's second surgery on his right elbow this year, as he also went under the knife to deal with a nerve issue in his arm. It's not the ideal situation for a pitcher, and the 32-year-old veteran will miss the entire 2026 season as a result. In his two full seasons with the Mets, Garrett has gone 11-11 with a 3.83 ERA (3.38 FIP), a 1.36 WHIP, seven saves, and a 147:56 K:BB in 112 2/3 innings over 111 appearances (one start). He has been in the high-leverage mix during his time with the Mets, but he has a long road back to being a trustworthy option at the back end of a bullpen.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
October 10, 2025
San Diego Padres infielder
Jose Iglesias was given a one-game suspension from Major League Baseball and an undisclosed fine for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires after Game 3 of the wild-card round at Wrigley Field when the Padres were eliminated by the Chicago Cubs, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Shortstop
Xander Bogaerts was also fined. Iglesias could appeal the decision, but if he loses, he'll have to sit out Opening Day of the 2026 season if he's on an active roster. The 35-year-old veteran utility infielder will be a free agent this winter and could have to settle on a minor-league deal if he wants to continue his career into a 14th season. The Cuban native is a solid clubhouse guy and has a great glove on the infield, but he's not on the fantasy radar as a utility infielder that can't hit. Iglesias had a weak .229/.298/.294 slash line with only three homers, 36 RBI, and five steals in 112 regular-season games with SD during the regular season.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
October 10, 2025
Seattle Mariners right-hander
George Kirby will start the fifth and deciding game in the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park on Friday, according to Shannon Drayer. Kirby will be opposed by Cy Young candidate
Tarik Skubal for Detroit. The 27-year-old Kirby is looking for a second straight strong performance to close out the series after he held the Tigers to two earned runs while striking out eight over five innings in Game 1 of the series. Kirby also faced Detroit back on July 12 and didn't fare as well, allowing four earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out six in five innings in a game that he ended up winning. Kirby will have to be on his game against the dominant Skubal, but he definitely has the skills to do so. If Kirby isn't on his game, right-hander
Luis Castillo is probably available early in the game to help pick up the slack.
--Keith HernandezSource: Shannon Drayer
October 9, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed reliever
Tanner Scott (lower body) was removed from the team's roster during the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies after having a lower-body abscess procedure, according to manager Dave Roberts. Scott, who had not appeared out of L.A.'s bullpen at all during the postseason, will be replaced on the roster by
Justin Wrobleski. Roberts did not rule out Scott's availability if the Dodgers advance to a second straight World Series. Given Scott's struggles at the back end of the bullpen in his first year with the team in 2025, it's probably unlikely that he 31-year-old southpaw would be back on the World Series roster if they advance. Scott went 1-4 during the regular season with an elevated 4.74 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 23 saves, and 60 K's in 57 innings. Rookie right-hander
Roki Sasaki saved the first two wins in the series against Philly and is now the favorite for saves the rest of the playoffs.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
October 9, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman
Max Muncy will take a seat again with a left-hander on the mound in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Thursday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and southpaw
Cristopher Sanchez.
Enrique Hernandez will make the start at the hot corner and will hit eighth against Sanchez. Muncy, who really struggled in lefty-lefty matchups in 2025, also started on the bench in two games earlier this series against lefty starters. The 35-year-old veteran is a good bet to come on late in the game as at least a pinch-hitter, though, as the Dodgers look to finish off the series and advance to the NL Championship Series against either the Milwaukee Brewers or Chicago Cubs. Hernandez has extensive postseason experience in his career and has gone 6-for-18 (.333) with two doubles and four RBI in five playoff games this year. He has three hits in 11 career at-bats against Sanchez, including a double, a home run, five RBI, and two walks.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
October 9, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander
Freddy Peralta will start Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Thursday at Wrigley Field against the division-rival Chicago Cubs, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Peralta will hope to close out the series with a win to send the Brew Crew to the NL Championship Series this weekend against either the Los Angeles Dodgers or Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old is the right man for the job and pitched well in the Game 1 win in Milwaukee on Saturday against the Cubbies, allowing two runs while punching out nine batters in 5 2/3 innings of work. The Dominican hurler was quietly one of the best pitchers in all of baseball in 2025, going 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 204 K's in 33 starts. Peralta made four starts against Chicago during the regular season, posting a 3-1 record, 3.43 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 22:10 K:BB in 21 innings pitched.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
October 9, 2025
Chicago Cubs left-hander
Matthew Boyd is expected to start Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Thursday at Wrigley Field against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Boyd will be hoping to bounce back on Thursday and send the NLDS to a fifth and deciding game back in Milwaukee on Saturday. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw was Chicago's most consistent starter all year long, but he allowed six runs (two earned) and recorded just two outs in the first inning in his disastrous Game 1 start last weekend. The good news is that Boyd has pitched much better at the friendly confines of Wrigley this year than on the road. Boyd didn't fare well against the Brew Crew in his two regular-season starts against them, either, giving up nine earned runs on 12 hits (two homers) while walking eight and striking out only five in 10 1/3 total innings.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
October 9, 2025
New York Yankees right-handed reliever
Devin Williams is eligible to become a free agent at the conclusion of this year's World Series, and it's unclear whether he'll be an option to re-sign. "I'm definitely open to that. Takes two parties for that, but I would definitely be open to it," Williams said when asked if he was open to coming back to the Bronx in 2026 and beyond. The 31-year-old's first season in pinstripes in 2025 didn't go as planned. The two-time All-Star and former National League Rookie of the Year finished the regular season with a career-worst 4.79 ERA (2.68 FIP) and 1.13 WHIP with 18 saves, 90 strikeouts, and 25 walks in 62 innings out of the bullpen. Williams was eventually replaced in the closer's role in the Bronx, but his 2.68 FIP shows that his surface numbers in 2025 were a bit unlucky. He could bounce back in 2026, but Williams' fantasy appeal as a closer might be better off if he signs elsewhere.
--Keith HernandezSource: Newsday Sports - Anthony Rieber
October 9, 2025
When asked about the injured elbow he dealt with this year, New York Yankees outfielder
Aaron Judge (elbow) said, "We'll definitely do some work on it and get it right." When asked if that could mean having offseason surgery, Judge added, "I'm not a doctor. I don't know." Judge went on the 10-day injured list in late July due to a flex strain in his right elbow, but he spent the minimum number of days on the IL and returned to a designated hitter role in New York. The 33-year-old former MVP didn't return to right-field duties for a month, but he was able to play defense in the final few weeks of the regular season and for the two postseason series. Now that the Bombers are eliminated from the playoffs, Judge will focus on getting his elbow right for 2026. If he does go under the knife, the elite fantasy asset could be in danger of not being ready for Opening Day.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
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