Mickey Gasper

The Boston Red Sox claimed Mickey Gasper off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Gasper will return to the Red Sox after making his major league debut with the club in 2024. He spent 2025 with the Minnesota Twins, posting a .158/.257/.232 slash line across 133 at-bats. He will provide the Red Sox with catching and infield depth.

The Washington Nationals have designated catcher Mickey Gasper for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Gasper lost his 40-man roster spot after the Nats claimed left-hander Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Mets. Gasper was claimed off waivers from the Twins just nine days ago but will go into DFA limbo for the time being.

The Nationals claimed C/1B/2B Mickey Gasper off waivers from the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Gasper had been designated for assignment last week by Minnesota. He appeared in 45 games last season and will compete for a utility spot off the bench for the Nationals.

Mickey Gasper has been designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins. The move was made to allow Vidal Brujan, whom the Twins claimed off of waivers, on to the 40-man roster.

Fantasy Impact

Gasper has been in professional baseball since being drafted by the Yankees in the 2018 MLB Draft. He broke into the majors in 2024 with the Red Sox and then played 45 games in Minnesota last season. Gasper has slashed .133/.250/.195 in 133 plate appearances at the big league level, but has fared much better in the minors, slashing .276/.391/.459 in more than 1,800 plate appearances. Teams looking for catching depth could take a look at acquiring Gasper.

Mickey Gasper went 3-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, and two runs scored Tuesday against Toronto.

Fantasy Impact

Gasper raised his average to .154 with 10 hits, 5 RBI, and 1 home run across 65 at-bats. While his season line remains modest, the performance stands out and puts him on the radar in AL-only and deep-league formats as a potential late-season riser.