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The two-year deal Pete Alonso signed has become official after passing his physical. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal is worth $54 million over two years. Alonso returns to the Mets after they also landed Juan Soto this offseason.

Category: Transactions


Robert Garcia is being held out of bullpens over the next few days due to nerve irritation in his forearm. (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Garcia is expected to play catch on Thursday and go from there. The Rangers don't seem to have any long-term concerns over the injury. Garcia was traded to the Rangers back in December.

Category: Injury Updates


Shohei Ohtani told reporters he will throw his first bullpen session this weekend. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ohtani has been able to throw all of his pitches on flat ground to open camp. He is also expected to hit on the field on Wednesday.

Category: Injury Updates


The White Sox placed Jesse Scholtens on the 60-day injured list. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Chicago needed to open up a roster spot for the signing of Michael A. Taylor.

Category: Injury Updates


Michael A. Taylor signed a one-year, $1.95-million contract with the White Sox. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was reported earlier in the day but the terms and money were not known. He will add defensive versatility in the outfield for the White Sox.

Category: Transactions


The Rays placed Nate Lavender on the 60-day injured list. (Source: Rays Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The move opens up a roster spot for Mason Englert who Tampa Bay acquired in a trade.

Category: Injury Updates


Mason Englert traded to Rays

Wed, Feb 12th 2:46pm EST
By Ari Koslow

The Tigers traded Mason Englert to the Rays in exchange for Drew Sommers. (Source: Rays Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Englert had been designated for assignment by Detroit earlier in the day. He will get a fresh start with Tampa Bay.

Category: Transactions


Yankees pitching prospect Eric Reyzelman suffered an allergic reaction and was taken to a nearby hospital on Wednesday. (Source: Brendan Kuty on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Reyzelman suffered the reaction in the morning before workouts. He is expected to be kept overnight with an update being provided at some point later in the week.

Category: Injury Updates


Bryan Hoeing will remain in the bullpen for the Padres. (Source: Dennis Lin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hoeing began last season with the Marlins before he was moved to the Padres. He will remain in a relief role, while Stephen Kolek will be stretched out as a potential starter.


The Padres are expected to stretch out Stephen Kolek as a potential starter. (Source: Dennis Lin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kolek made 42 relief appearances last season for San Diego. He will have a chance to compete for a spot at the end of the Padres starting rotation.


The Marlins placed Braxton Garrett on the 60-day injured list. (Source: Miami Marlins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Miami needed to open a roster spot after signing Cal Quantrill. Garrett will miss the entire season after undergoing a procedure on his left elbow.

Category: Injury Updates


Kyle Harrison said his velocity is back where he wants it heading into spring training. (Source: Shayna Rubin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harrison corrected issues with his delivery that occurred with ankle and shoulder injuries last year. He is one of the starters competing for one of the final spots in the Giants rotation in spring training.


Brendan Donovan lost his arbitration case with the Cardinals and will earn $2.85 million. (Source: Mark Feinsand on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Donovan had filed for $3.3 million. He is slated to remain at second base heading into the season.

Category: Transactions


Lars Nootbaar won his arbitration case with the Cardinals and will earn $2.95 million. (Source: Mark Feinsand on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: St. Louis had filed at $2.45 million. Nootbaar figures to remain in left field heading into Opening Day.

Category: Transactions


Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Ben Rice is working out with the catching group during this camp and is in the backup catcher mix. (Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Boone added that they want to keep Rice's first base flexibility in play as well. It appears he could see some time behind the plate as well.


The Mariners signed Jhonathan Diaz to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. (Source: Ryan Divish on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Diaz elected free agency after he was designated for assignment by Seattle and went unclaimed on waivers. He'll head back to the Mariners where he'll add relief depth.

Category: Transactions


Shane McClanahan said Wednesday that he is fully healthy without any restrictions entering camp. (Source: Ryan Bass on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McClanahan was able to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. He has fully worked his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Category: Injury Updates


Drew Smith re-signs with Mets

Wed, Feb 12th 2:12pm EST
By Ari Koslow

The Mets re-signed Drew Smith to a one-year contract. (Source: Mark Feinsand on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal includes a club option for 2026. He is expected to return at some point in the summer as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Category: Transactions


The Marlins signed Cal Quantrill to a one-year contract. (Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Quantrill struggled in Colorado last season. He should have no problem earning a role in the Marlins rotation, but he'll remain off the fantasy radar.

Category: Transactions


Brewers manager Pat Murphy said he expects Jeferson Quero to be playing in games at some point this camp. (Source: Todd Rosiak on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Quero estimated earlier on Wednesday that he's at "75-80%" physically right now. He is working his way back from a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

Category: Injury Updates