Cincinnati Reds

Keegan Thompson has been claimed off of waivers by the Colorado Rockies. Thompson was designed for assignment by the Reds in late December. (Source: Colorado Rockies on X)

Fantasy Impact: Thompson has not pitched at the major league level since 2024. The righthander pitched for the Cubs from 2021-24 and had some success as both a starter and a reliever. He won 10 games for the Cubs in 2022 and has posted a career ERA of 3.64 in 227.1 career innings. Given the state of Colorado's pitching, Thompson has a great chance to make the opening day roster and could be used in either role.

Lyon Richardson has been designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds. The move is to make room on the 40-man roster for newly-acquired outfielder, Dane Myers. (Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on X)

Fantasy Impact: Richardson, a former second-round pick out of high school by the Reds in the 2018 MLB Draft, appeared in 39 games with Cincinnati from 2023-25. The righthander has pitched to a 6.05 career ERA in 55 innings at the big league level. Command has been an issue for Richardson as he has allowed 37 walks in those 55 innings. He has, however, averaged more than a strikeout per inning in his six minor league seasons.