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The Rockies signed Nick Martini to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Martini hit .212 across 163 at-bats with the Reds last season. He'll compete for a depth role in the outfield with Colorado in spring training.


The Rockies signed Keston Hiura to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Hiura posted an impressive rookie season with the Brewers, but he has struggled to find much consistency at the plate since then. He'll compete for a depth role in the infield in spring training.


Brett de Geus traded to Pirates

Wed, Jan 15th 4:25pm EST
By Ari Koslow

The Pirates acquired Brett de Geus from the Blue Jays for cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact: Toronto designated Brett de Geus for assignment over the weekend. He'll add depth in the bullpen for Pittsburgh.


The Mets claimed Austin Warren off waivers from the Giants.

Fantasy Impact: Warren was recently designated for assignment by the Giants. He'll compete for a depth role in the Mets bullpen.


The Red Sox designated Chase Shugart for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Boston had to make room for the acquisition of Blake Sabol. Shugart will look to draw interest from another team on waivers.


Blake Sabol traded to Red Sox

Wed, Jan 15th 4:22pm EST
By Ari Koslow

The Red Sox acquired Blake Sabol from the Giants for International Bonus Pool money.

Fantasy Impact: Sabol was recently designated for assignment by the Giants. He'll add catching depth for Boston.


The Mariners designated Samad Taylor for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Taylor was DFA'd to make room for the acquisition of Blake Hunt. He'll look to draw some interest on the waiver wire.


Blake Hunt traded to Mariners

Wed, Jan 15th 4:20pm EST
By Ari Koslow

The Mariners acquired Blake Hunt from the Orioles for cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact: Hunt makes his return to the Mariners organization who he was previously with. He'll return to a depth role behind the plate for Seattle.


The Nationals sent Joan Adon outright to Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact: Adon cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment last week. He'll remain a depth piece in the Nationals organization.


The White Sox signed Jonathan Heasley to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Heasley appeared in four games last season with the Orioles. He'll compete in spring training for a depth role in the White Sox bullpen.


The Phillies signed Rafael Lantigua to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Lantigua was previously in the Blue Jays organization. He'll provide depth in the infield in Triple-A for the Phillies.


The Padres signed J.B. Wendelken to a minor league contract. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Wendelken spent the past two seasons pitching in Japan. He'll compete for a depth spot in the Padres bullpen.


The Red Sox signed Robert Stock to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Stock will add relief depth in Triple-A for the Red Sox organization.


The Mariners designated Nick Raposo for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Raposo was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Seattle acquiring Miles Mastrobuoni in a trade. He'll remain in the Mariners organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.


The Giants signed Miguel Diaz to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Diaz spent last season in the Astros organization. He'll add relief depth with San Francisco.


The Mariners signed Dylan File to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: File spent last season in the Diamondbacks organization. He'll compete to work his way up the Mariners minor league system to the majors.


The Cubs re-signed Caleb Knight to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Knight will continue to add depth behind the plate for the Cubs organization.


The Yankees signed Dominic Smith to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Smith made 307 at-bats last season for the Red Sox and Reds. He'll add depth at first base for the Yankees.


The Pirates signed Burch Smith to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Smith will look to earn a depth spot in the Pirates bullpen out of spring training.


The Mariners designated Austin Kitchen for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Kitchen was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for the signing of Donovan Solano. He'll look to draw some interest on the waiver wire.