Fantasy Baseball News

Jacob Misiorowski will start Game 5 of the World Series against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: After Tuesday’s heartbreaking loss, Misiorowski will look to help clinch the World Series for Milwaukee. He will be taking the mound opposite of Drew Rasmussen for the Rays.

Drew Rasmussen will start Game 5 of the World Series against the Brewers. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rasmussen threw 3 2/3 innings on Saturday night, so he will come into this one on three days’ rest. He will look to help keep the Rays season alive.

The Reds have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with INF/OF Oswaldo Cabrera. (Source: C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cabrera lands a major league deal with the Reds.

Miguel Rojas confirmed that he is retiring.

Fantasy Impact: Rojas made the announcement immediately after the NLCS. He slashed .260/.313/.363 line in 4,411 plate appearances over 13 seasons across his career.

The Pirates re-signed OF Kyler Fedko to a two-year, minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Fedko made his major league debut with the Twins in June. He suffered a torn ACL in August and was released in September. He will likely return at some point near next summer.

The Tigers signed LHP Nick Raquet to a two-year, minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Raquet recently underwent Tommy John surgery. He will likely miss all of next season.

Vidal Brujan has elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact: Brujan saw 13 plate appearances in nine games with the Mets this season. He'll seek another opportunity as a free agent.

Miles Mastrobuoni has elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact: Mastrobuoni played a limited role for the Mariners this season. He will enter this offseason as a free agent.

Luis Vazquez has elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact: Vazquez spent most of the season with Triple-A Norfolk. He will seek another opportunity as a free agent.

Tyler Freeman has elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact: Freeman struggled this season with the Rockies. He will seek a fresh start as a free agent this offseason.

MJ Melendez has elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact: Melendez struggled over 144 plate appearances in 56 games with the Mets this season. He'll enter this offseason as a free agent.

Ben Rortvedt has elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact: Rortvedt made 28 plate appearances with the Dodgers. He will enter this offseason as a free agent.

Randy Rodriguez threw a scoreless inning in the Arizona Fall League.

Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez will figure to compete for saves in the Giants bullpen next season.

The Orioles re-signed LHP Jayvien Sandridge to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Sandridge made six appearances for Triple-A Norfolk before missing the rest of the season. He'll remain in a depth role.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that “it’s possible Luis Garcia Jr. gets some run at second base next year. “

Fantasy Impact: Garcia could also see some opportunity at third base. He will figure to be moved around with Ben Rice locked in at first base.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said that “Aaron Judge has a follow-up coming with Dr. Gregory Pearl regarding his rib.” (Source: Gary Phillips on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is unclear if Judge will require surgery this offseason. He isn't expected to as of now. He should be good to go for Spring Training.

Shohei Ohtani is not expected to undergo any surgeries this offseason.

Fantasy Impact: Ohtani is expected to resume pitching next season. He was limited to just 14 starts as a pitcher.

Will Klein underwent cleanup surgery on his elbow Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Klein had a bone chip removed and a spur shaved down. He is expected to be ready for spring training.

Dalton Rushing underwent internal brace surgery on his throwing elbow Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Rushing is expected to require around nine months to recover to be able to return behind the plate. He is expected to resume hitting sooner.

Kahlil Watson underwent core muscle surgery Tuesday. (Source: Tim Stebbins)

Fantasy Impact: Watson is expected to require 8-12 weeks to recover. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training.