Brett Baty Expected to Play Multiple Positions, Including Left Field

According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is expected to play numerous positions, including left field. On Friday, the team signed infielder Bo Bichette, who is now slated to take over the everyday role at third base, shifting Baty into a super-utility role. While Baty may […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Hitters: Mid-To-Late Round Sneaky Draft Targets (2026)

The fantasy football championships have been won. You might feel like it is time for a rest, but you are already several weeks behind your fellow fantasy baseball players at this point. It is early January, and drafting is about to kick into high gear.  As we prepare, we should take a look at some […]

Michael Conforto Drawing Interest From White Sox

Free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto is drawing interest from the Chicago White Sox, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Conforto, who is entering his age-33 season, is coming off a brutal 2025. Across 466 plate appearances with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he posted a .199/.305/.333 slash line with 12 home runs, 36 RBI, 54 […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Bubba Chandler, Robby Snelling, Konnor Griffin, Andrew Painter, Thomas White, Carson Benge

Every season, fantasy managers look to find the top budding stars in the minor leagues. While some of these players may take some time to find their footing, many become league-winning picks. In 2025, first baseman Nick Kurtz, starting pitchers Cam Schlittler and Cade Horton were just some of the top prospects who got the […]

Max Clark In Position for Early Triple-A Promotion?

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has continued to progress at a steady pace through the system and is nearing the top level of the minor leagues. In 2025, the former third overall pick began the season with High-A, but eventually made his debut at Double-A Erie in the second half. Through 68 games with […]

Walker Jenkins Poised for Early-Season MLB Debut?

Minnesota Twins top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins made his Triple-A debut late in the second half of the 2025 season and could be in the mix for his MLB debut sooner than expected. He began the 2025 season with Double-A, where he continued to perform at an elite level, carrying a .309/.426/.487 line with 11 […]

Mets, Yankees to Enter Bidding War for Cody Bellinger

The New York Mets and New York Yankees are expected to enter a bidding war for free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger. Throughout the winter, both teams were in discussions with Kyle Tucker before he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night. Additionally, Bellinger has been linked to both teams, but with Tucker off the […]

Mets Offered Kyle Tucker a Four-Year, $220 Million Contract

According to Jim Duquette of SNY, the New York Mets offered superstar free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker a four-year contract worth $220 million before he opted to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday evening. Tucker's contract offer with the Dodgers was slightly higher, at $240 million over the same four years. The Mets have […]

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 […]