The Mets sent Eric Wagaman outright to Triple-A Syracuse.
Fantasy Impact: Wagaman will enter free agency this offseason.
The Padres declined RHP Griffin Canning’s mutual option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Canning will get a $1.5 million buyout from San Diego.
The Padres declined RHP Lucas Giolito’s mutual option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Giolito signed a one-year, $3 million deal with an $8 million mutual option in late April. He will seek another opportunity this offseason.
Miguel Andujar declined his half of a mutual option for 2027 with the Padres.
Fantasy Impact: Andujar will get a $2.5 million buyout. He missed time this past season with a hamstring strain and wrist fracture. He'll seek another opportunity this offseason.
The Cardinals are declining Ryne Stanek’s $6 million option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Stanek posted a 4.02 ERA in 70 appearances last season. He will be bought out for $1 million.
The Giants acquired LHP Tony Neubeck from the Nationals for 2B Nate Furman.
Fantasy Impact: Neubeck made two A-ball appearances last season after going undrafted.
The Nationals acquired 2B Nate Furman from the Giants for LHP Tony Neubeck.
Fantasy Impact: Furman will compete for a depth role in the infield for Washington this offseason. He spent most of last season in Triple-A with the Giants.
The Cubs declined their option on RHP Colin Rea.
Fantasy Impact: Rea pitched 137 innings across 19 starts for the Cubs this season. He will seek another opportunity this offseason.
Sammy Peralta has elected free agency.
Fantasy Impact: Peralta was sent outright by the Angels. He will seek another opportunity in free agency.
The Padres are declining their $14 million club option on Nick Pivetta.
Fantasy Impact: Pivetta was limited to eight starts due to elbow issues last season. He also made two starts in the postseason. This is a bit of a surprising move.
Wandy Peralta is picking up his $4.45 million player option to remain with the Padres.
Fantasy Impact: Peralta recorded a 3.61 ERA in a career-high 77 1/3 innings last season. He was left off the Wild Card and NLDS rosters.
The Astros acquired RHP Evan Reifert in a trade with the Rays.
Fantasy Impact: Reifert was previously returned to Tampa Bay after the Nationals selected him in the Rule 5 draft prior to the 2026 season.
The Blue Jays sent OF Rudy Martin Jr. outright to Triple-A Buffalo.
Fantasy Impact: Martin made his major league debut in September, going 0-for-2 with a walk before immediately going on the IL with a hamstring strain.
Sonny Gray declined his mutual option with the Red Sox.
Fantasy Impact: Gray gets a $10 million buyout for declining the option. This was the expectation following a big season as he seeks a multi-year deal.
The Angels declined RHP Robert Stephenson’s club option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Stephenson will seek another opportunity in free agency.
The Twins declined their half of Joe Ryan’s $13 million mutual option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Ryan gets a $100,000 buyout. He’ll be arbitration eligible again.
The Orioles agreed to terms with OF Rece Hinds on a one-year contract.
Fantasy Impact: Hinds slashed .179/.273/.250 in 12 games for Baltimore this past season.
The Orioles declined RHP Zach Eflin’s mutual option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Eflin will receive a $2 million buyout. He underwent Tommy John surgery in April and should be ready to return at some point next season.
The Twins declined 1B Josh Bell’s mutual option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Bell gets a $1.25 million buyout. He'll seek another opportunity as a free agent.
The Athletics declined LHP Jeffrey Springs’ club option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact: Springs struggled on the mound since being acquired by the Athletics. He will seek a fresh start with another team.
