Fantasy Baseball News

The Rangers signed Chad Wallach to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Wallach will add depth behind the plate for Texas.

The Blue Jays have expressed interest in Max Scherzer. (Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith)

Fantasy Impact: It is unclear what the current market is for Scherzer. He made nine starts last season with the Rangers where he posted a 3.95 ERA.

The Phillies signed Rodolfo Castro to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Castro will add infield depth in the Phillies organization.

The Phillies re-signed Josh Breaux to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Breaux will continue to add depth behind the plate for the Phillies organization.

The Cubs have reportedly shown interest in Carlos Estevez. (Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Cubs were also targeting Tanner Scott before he signed with the Dodgers. The Blue Jays, Reds and Phillies are among the teams who have also expressed interest in Estevez.

The Tigers signed Kenny Serwa to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Serwa pitched in the independent American Association last season. He is known for his knuckleball, which not many pitchers in the MLB throw these days. He'll compete for a spot on the Tigers Opening Day roster.

Matthew Liberatore is expected to enter spring training as a starter for the Cardinals. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Liberatore made six starts last season, but he spent most of the year in the bullpen for St. Louis. He'll add depth to the starting rotation for the Cardinals.

Anthony Santander has agreed to a five-year deal with the Blue Jays. It is expected to be worth more than $90 million. (Source: Jon Morosi on X)

Fantasy Impact: The exact details of the deal are still being determined, but the 30-year-old slugger will be heading to Toronto. He will play an everyday role with the Blue Jays between the corner outfield and as a DH.

Tanner Scott has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Source: Mark Feinsand on X)

Fantasy Impact: The Dodgers add yet another free agent and bolster their bullpen in the process. Scott is coming off perhaps his best season in 2024 between the Marlins and Padres and should be very much in the mix to be the primary closer for the Dodgers.

The Twins signed Anthony Misiewicz to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Misiewicz spent most of last season in Triple-A for the Yankees. He could do the same with Minnesota unless he can earn a spot in the Twins bullpen out of spring training.

The Royals signed Harold Castro to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Castro played in Mexico last season. He'll compete for a depth role in the infield with Kansas City.

Jacob deGrom is having a normal offseason after making his return from Tommy John surgery last season. (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: “The goal is to go out there and make as many starts as I can to help contribute," deGrom told reporters. "Things have been feeling really good.” He posted a 1.69 ERA across three starts after returning at the end of last year.

Adolis Garcia has reportedly been swinging a bat for the past month. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Garcia is coming off a sprained left knee that hindered him for much of last season. He should be fully healthy entering spring training for the Rangers.

The Dodgers traded Dylan Campbell to the Phillies for international bonus pool money.

Fantasy Impact: The Dodgers used the extra for international bonus pool money to help them sign Roki Sasaki. Campbell will likely report to the lower levels of the Dodgers minor league system.

The Dodgers traded Arnaldo Lantigua to the Reds for international bonus pool money.

Fantasy Impact: The Dodgers used the extra for international bonus pool money to sign Roki Sasaki. Lantigua will add to the Reds farm system as a 19-year old prospect with upside.

The Nationals signed Andrew Knizner to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. He'll add depth behind the plate for the Nationals.

The Athletics signed Jose Leclerc to a one-year, $10 million contract. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Leclerc will likely hold a set-up role in the bullpen for Oakland behind Mason Miller. He posted a 4.32 ERA across 66 2/3 innings in the Rangers bullpen last season.

The Braves signed Curt Casali to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Casali will compete for a depth role behind the plate for the Braves.

The Mariners signed Shintaro Fujinami to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Fujinami has shown flashes throughout his young career, but he has mostly struggled across the past two seasons. He'll compete in spring training for a role in the Mariners Opening Day bullpen.

The Pirates traded Matt McShane to the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: McShane will likely open the season towards the bottom of the Red Sox minor league system.