The Rockies sent Eiberson Castellano outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Fantasy Impact: Castellano will enter free agency this offseason.
The Rockies sent Blake Adams outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Fantasy Impact: Adams will remain in the Rockies organization.
The Rockies sent Chad Stevens outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Fantasy Impact: Stevens will enter free agency this offseason.
The Cubs declined RHP Hunter Harvey’s mutual option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Harvey will remain in a middle-relief role for the Cubs.
The White Sox sent Junior Perez outright to Triple-A Charlotte.
Fantasy Impact: Perez loses his spot on the White Sox 40-man roster.
The White Sox sent Ky Bush outright to Triple-A Charlotte.
Fantasy Impact: Bush hasn’t pitched since undergoing Tommy John surgery prior to the 2025 season.
José Berríos declined to exercise the opt out clause in his contract.
Fantasy Impact: Berríos has two years and $48 million left on his contract with the Blue Jays. He is recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Luis Severino exercised his $22 million player option for 2027 with the Athletics.
Fantasy Impact: Severino suffering a season-ending shoulder injury back in late May. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar.
The Cubs sent 1B/OF Tyler Austin outright to Triple-A Iowa.
Fantasy Impact: Austin loses his spot on the Cubs 40-man roster. He missed last season while recovering from right knee surgery.
The Nationals sent LHP Richard Lovelady outright to Triple-A Rochester.
Fantasy Impact: Lovelady passed through waivers unclaimed. He will likely elect free agency.
The Diamondbacks sent 1B Pavin Smith outright to Triple-A Reno.
Fantasy Impact: Smith loses his spot on the Diamondbacks 40-man roster. He could elect free agency.
The Cardinals acquired LHP Eduardo Rivera from the Red Sox for minor league RHP Juan García.
Fantasy Impact: Rivera was designated for assignment by Boston. He'll land another fresh start with St. Louis.
The Rockies returned Rule 5 pick RHP RJ Petit to the Tigers.
Fantasy Impact: Petit was the first pick in last year’s Rule 5 draft. He tore his UCL in March and required Tommy John surgery which led to him being put on waivers, which he cleared.
Oliver Dunn has elected free agency.
Fantasy Impact: Dunn appeared in nine games with the Rays this past season. He will seek another opportunity.
The Braves signed INF/OF Vidal Bruján to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Fantasy Impact: Brujan appeared in nine games with the Mets this past season. He'll compete for a depth role with Atlanta.
The Padres exercised RHP Kyle Hart’s $2.25 million club option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Hart recorded a 4.92 ERA over 64 innings across 46 appearances this past season. He'll remain in a similar role in the Padres bullpen.
Yuki Matsui will not exercise his opt-out clause and will remain with the Padres for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Matsui is set to make $6.5 million in 2027. He posted a 1.83 ERA with 68 strikeouts over 64 innings in 54 appearances out of the Padres’ bullpen.
The Braves re-signed INF Jordan Groshans to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact: Groshans will remain with Triple-A Gwinnett with the Braves.
The Red Sox exercised RHP Garrett Whitlock’s $8.25 million option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Whitlock recorded a 1.72 ERA over 54 appearances for Boston this past season over 52 1/3 innings with seven wins and four saves.
The Mets sent Cristian Pache outright to Triple-A Syracuse.
Fantasy Impact: Pache will enter free agency this offseason.
