The Yankees have acquired Camilo Doval from the Giants. (Source: Jack Curry on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: On the day of the deadline, the Yankees acquire both Doval and David Bednar. It remains a wait-and-see situation to see how this bullpen shakes out with the new additions alongside Devin Williams and Luke Weaver.
The Twins are trading Willi Castro to the Cubs for prospects. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: As an impending free agent, Castro was expected to be on the move with the Twins continuing to sell. The Cubs were in on Eugenio Suarez, and now acquire Castro to add to their infield.
The Padres are finalizing a deal to acquire first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano from the Orioles. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Padres acquire two hitters to bolster their lineup for the final stretch of the season. Laureano was hitting .290 with 15 home runs and 46 RBI this season for Baltimore.
The Padres are acquiring Ryan O’Hearn from the Baltimore Orioles. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Baltimore has now moved both O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins on the day of the trade deadline. The Orioles slugger was hitting .283 with 13 home runs on the season. He'll add another bat and infielder for San Diego down the final stretch of the season.
The Mets are acquiring Cedric Mullins II from the Orioles. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: DiComo adds that Raimon Gomez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh are going back to Baltimore. Mullins was expected to be on the move, adding another outfielder for the Mets as they continue to compete in the NL East.
The Yankees are finalizing a trade to acquire closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Yankees land the top remaining closer still available. He will add another ninth inning option in the Yankees bullpen alongside Devin Williams.
The Padres have acquired RHP Mason Miller and LHP JP Sears from the Athletics in exchange for SS prospect Leodalis De Vries. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Miller had been rumored to have drawn interest from the Padres for the past 24-48 hours. For now, he'll add to the MLB saves leader in Robert Suarez to form one of the best reliever duos in baseball.
The Seattle Mariners are in agreement on a deal to acquire third baseman Eugenio Suárez from the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The market had been unclear for Suarez. He returns back to Seattle where he once played. He could play either third base or serve as the designated hitter for the Mariners.
The Mets are acquiring Ryan Helsley from the Cardinals. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Mets make two big moves on Wednesday to pair with Edwin Diaz in Helsley and Tyler Rogers. Diaz should remain the closer with Helsley and Rogers in front of him.
The Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a deal to acquire closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins for two top prospects (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The likely best closer on the market is officially on the move. The back of the Phillies bullpen has had its troubles all season. Duran should fit right into the closer role for the Phillies.
The Cincinnati Reds are acquiring third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Reds had been in the market for a third baseman at the trade deadline, and they acquire one here in Hayes. He has struggled at the plate this season where he's hitting .236, but he among the best defensive players in baseball and has five years of club control beyond this season.
The Yankees have acquired Ryan McMahon from the Rockies. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Yankees were in hot pursuit of a third baseman. They were also in on Eugenio Suarez, but wind up landing with McMahon. His bat away from Colorado has been a question mark, but he should immediately upgrade a Yankees infield defense that has really struggled as of late.
The Boston Red Sox have called up top prospect Roman Anthony. (Source: Christopher Smith on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Anthony is the concensus No. 1 prospect in baseball. He is not in the lineup on Monday, but he likely will be on Tuesday against the Rays. He is worth rostering in all formats.
The Dodgers are acquiring Alexis Diaz from the Reds. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Diaz was set to open the season as the Reds closer until a hamstring injury sidelined him to start the year. He struggled in his return before being optioned back to Triple-A. Minor league right-hander Mike Villani is being sent to the Reds.
The Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Brandon Hyde. (Source: Baltimore Orioles on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hyde is let go after a disastrous start to the season where the Orioles 15-28 record is currently the fourth-worst in all of baseball. He was the manager for Baltimore for seven years, including playoff appearances the past two seasons, but they didn't go far in either appearance. Between that combined with the start to this year, it was enough for Baltimore to part ways with Hyde. The interim manager will be third base coach Tony Mansolino.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Justin Steele will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his left elbow. (Source: Patrick Mooney on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is a brutal break for Steele and the Cubs. He recently received a second opinion on his elbow injury. It is unclear as of now who will replace him in the starting rotation. Colin Rea, Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks will be among the players to monitor.
Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 12:39am EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are in agreement on a 14-year, $500M extension. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Guerrero and Toronto had been working on an extension all offseason, but the two sides weren't able to reach an agreement. Just over a week into the season, they have reached the agreement on a huge extension. The deal does not include any deferrals. Guerrero remains in Toronto long-term.
Mon, Mar 31st, 2025 9:42pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Red Sox and Garrett Crochet are in agreement on a six-year, $170 million contract extension. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The deal includes an opt-out following the 2030 season. Crochet was set to hit free agency in 2027. He was part of a blockbuster trade this offseason after he was traded from the White Sox. Crochet remains in Boston long-term.
Mon, Mar 31st, 2025 5:33pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Jurickson Profar tested positive for some substances banned by the MLB and will be suspended. (Source: Mike Rodriguez on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is unclear what the specific banned substances were as of now. Profar had signed a three-year deal with the Braves back in January. He will be suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s PED policy.
Roki Sasaki announced on Instagram that he has signed with the Dodgers. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: While the Padres and Blue Jays were in the mix, the Dodgers were always considered the favorite to land Sasaki. He joins a very deep and stacked pitching staff with the Dodgers. His strikeout upside will be intriguing for fantasy managers.
