Marco Luciano Designated for Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles have designated outfielder Marco Luciano for assignment. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have claimed left-handed pitcher Jose Suarez off waivers. Luciano was once considered a top prospect with the Giants, but has struggled to find his footing throughout his early MLB career. Luciano made his MLB debut in 2024 and held […]

Gavin Lux Heading to Rays in Three-Team Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Chris Clark from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in a three-team deal that also involves the Los Angeles Angels, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. In his first and only season with the Reds in 2025, Lux slashed .269/.350/.374 with only five home runs, 53 […]

Angels Acquire Josh Lowe in Three-Team Trade

The Los Angeles Angels are acquiring outfielder Josh Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in a three-team trade that also involves the Cincinnati Reds, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Reds are sending infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Chris Clark to the Rays, and the Angels are sending left-hander Brock Burke to […]

Kyle Tucker Signs Four-Year Contract With Dodgers

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with superstar free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240 million contract. Tucker was considered the top available hitter on the open market and was linked to numerous teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets, before inking his […]

Rockies Agree to Two-Year Deal With Willi Castro

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with free-agent utility man Willi Castro on Thursday, sources told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Castro, a 28-year-old switch-hitter from Puerto Rico, will be looking to bounce back in 2026 after a rough year with the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs in 2025. In 120 total […]

Matt Shaw Could See Time in the Outfield

According to Jessee Rogers of ESPN, Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw could see time in the outfield during the upcoming season. Last week, the Cubs signed free agent third baseman Alex Bregman to a massive five-year contract, which will likely block Shaw out of a starting role in the infield with Nico Hoerner, Dansby […]

Kyle Tucker Could Agree to Contract on Thursday?

According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker could make his decision on Thursday. Heyman noted that the three primary suitors for the superstar are the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Heyman noted that while there are other suitors, if one of them were […]

Mets Officially Offer Kyle Tucker a Four-Year Contract

The New York Mets have officially sent top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker a contract proposal for four years in length. As reported earlier this week, the Mets were considering increasing their offer to Tucker to four years. Mike Puma of The New York Post reported on Wednesday that the Mets have finally added an additional […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Nolan McLean, J.J. Wetherholt, Owen Caissie, Ryan Waldschmidt, Brice Matthews, Noah Schultz

Targeting high-upside fantasy baseball prospects can play a major role in winning your fantasy baseball league. Every season, managers see top prospects immediately break out at the MLB level and become must-start players. Last season, Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became a legit top-3 first baseman as soon as he earned the call. In this […]

Eric Cross' Top 12 Outfield (OF) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The outfield position is deep and rich with talent. That has always been the case and 2026 is going to be no different. Many of the best fantasy assets in the game reside in the outfield with the entire Top-12 below residing inside my Top-30 overall dynasty rankings. Below, you'll find my Top-12 at this […]

Carson Benge a Name to Closely Monitor in Camp

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge is a name to closely monitor during spring training. As reported by Sam Dykstra of MLB.com, Benge is in the mix to win a starting job in the outfield out of spring training. Following the departure of Brandon Nimmo, Benge could make a strong case in spring training […]

Twins Claim Vidal Brujan Off Waivers From Braves

The Minnesota Twins have claimed utility man Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Atlanta Braves, designating catcher/utility man Mickey Gasper for assignment as the corresponding move. Brujan, who will turn 28 in February, has already appeared for five different MLB teams across five seasons in the big leagues. Across 94 plate appearances split between the […]

Jarren Duran "Remains a Likely Trade Candidate"

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey reports that "at least one person with the Red Sox suggested this week that there's still an opportunity to trade from the outfield group," and that outfielder Jarren Duran "remains a likely trade candidate." Boston has at least four capable outfielders currently on the roster between Duran, Roman Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, […]

Mets Willing to Add Fourth Year for Kyle Tucker?

MLB Network Radio's Jim Duquette said on Wednesday that from what he can tell, it's likely the New York Mets have "gone to a fourth year" for free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the Mets were willing to offer Tucker a short-term contract with an average annual value of $50 million, but […]

Dillon Lewis Sent to Marlins

The New York Yankees have traded outfield prospect Dillon Lewis to the Miami Marlins in the package that brought Ryan Weathers to the Bronx. Additionally, the Yankees sent fellow prospects Brendan Jones, Dylan Jasso, and Juan Matheus to Miami. Lewis was viewed as the No. 16-ranked prospect in the New York pipeline ahead of Tuesday's […]

Brendan Jones Traded to Marlins

The New York Yankees have traded outfield prospect Brendan Jones to the Miami Marlins in return for left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers. With Jones, the Yankees also sent prospects Dillon Lewis, Dylan Jasso, and Juan Matheus. Jones was considered the No. 15-ranked prospect in the Yankee system on MLB.com before the trade. The former 12th-round pick […]

Blaze Alexander Could Shift to the Outfield

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Blaze Alexander could see extended time in the outfield during the upcoming season. On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. Following the trade, GM Mike Hazen noted that he envisions Arenado playing on a daily basis at third base, which will limit Alexander's opportunities […]

Mets, Blue Jays Engaged in Bidding War for Kyle Tucker

The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays are engaged in an active bidding war for free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, the Mets have offered Tucker a short-term deal believed to be worth roughly $50 million per season. Meanwhile, sources told ESPN that the Blue Jays have countered with a long-term […]

Yankees Add Rotation Depth, Acquire Ryan Weathers in Four-Player Deal

The New York Yankees have acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor-league outfielders Dillon Lewis and Brendan Jones, along with infielders Dylan Jasso and Juan Matheus, according to Jack Curry of YES Network. Weathers is coming off a season in which he pitched just 38 1/3 innings, posting a 3.99 […]

Cubs Claim Justin Dean Off Waivers

The Chicago Cubs claimed outfielder Justin Dean off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. Dean made his MLB debut last season when he played in 18 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 29-year-old was mainly used as a defensive replacement or a pinch-hitter during his time with the World Series champs. Dean was claimed […]

Mets Offering $120-140 Million to Kyle Tucker

League sources suggested that the New York Mets are in the range of offering $120 million to $140 million for three years to free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Toronto Blue Jays or Los Angeles Dodgers may offer more to Tucker, who is the top free agent available this […]

2026 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue our positional points rankings series and today review the shortstop position. In points leagues, Bobby Witt Jr. is the only shortstop ranked in the top 10 overall, while Elly De La Cruz, Francisco Lindor, and Gunnar Henderson are the only other shortstops in the first tier. The position is loaded with […]

Charlie Condon Will Compete for First Base Job

According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Charlie Condon is expected to compete for the starting first base job during spring training. Condon was selected with the third overall pick by the Rockies in the 2024 MLB Draft. The former Georgia Bulldog came out of college as an outfielder but appears to […]

Mets Meet With Kyle Tucker

The New York Mets have met with free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker, multiple sources told Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. The meeting reportedly went well, and the Mets are cautiously optimistic about their chances of landing the All-Star outfielder. The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers have also met with Tucker, either in person or […]

Byron Buxton Added to Team USA Roster for WBC

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been added to the roster for Team USA in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic, according to Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com. The 32-year-old Buxton will join a talented group of outfielders for Team USA that includes Aaron Judge, Corbin Carroll, and Pete Crow-Armstrong. The former second overall pick by […]

Brice Matthews to See Time in Outfield

According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, Houston Astros top infield prospect Brice Matthews is expected to see time in the outfield during the upcoming season. Matthews made his MLB debut last season but was deployed in the infield, spending most of his time at the keystone. The former first-round pick came up in the minor leagues […]

Owen Caissie "Very Likely" to Crack Marlins Opening Day Roster

According to Kevin Barral of FishOnFirst.com, outfield prospect Owen Caissie will "very likely" crack the Opening Day roster and serve as a primary right fielder. The Marlins acquired Caissie from the Cubs as the top asset in the trade that shipped right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera to Chicago. While Caissie was already expected to compete for […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Could Break Camp with Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks top outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt could break camp with the MLB roster. According to Baseball America, the Kentucky product appears to be entering camp with a legitimate chance to make the Opening Day roster as outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is expected to miss at least the first half of the season, recovering […]

Jordan Lawlar Could See Center Field Opportunities in Spring Training

According to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar could see opportunities in center field during spring training. While the former top prospect has only seen opportunities at shortstop and third base during his first two stints in the big league, it appears the Diamondbacks are exploring an alternative way to get him […]

2026 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

Spring training will be here before we know it, and while many are enjoying the NFL playoffs, it's time to continue prepping for upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we will break down each position in points leagues and focus on outfielders today. Find out where key outfielders such as Brent Rooker, Michael Harris […]