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Raisel Iglesias • RP

Dodgers Interested in Signing Raisel Iglesias

The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams interested in signing free-agent right-handed reliever Rasiel Iglesias, sources told Francys Romero. The Dodgers poured a lot of resources into lefty closer Tanner Scott for 2025, but it didn't work out. Despite other injuries to key relievers and their bullpen being a weak spot, L.A. won a second straight World Series on the strength of their offense and starting pitching. They'll give it another go to beef up the back end of the bullpen as they seek a three-peat, and it could start with a signing of Iglesias. They've also been connected to right-hander Devin Williams, who had a down year in his first season in the Bronx. Iglesias will turn 36 in January, but the Cuban reliever had 30-plus saves for the Atlanta Braves in two of his three full seasons there. He had a 3.21 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 29 saves, and a 73:16 K:BB in 67 1/3 frames in 2025.

Nov 13

Pete Alonso • 1B

Orioles Could be in the Mix to Sign Pete Alonso

The New York Post's Jon Heyman says that free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso is still a priority for the New York Mets, but he's also reporting that the Baltimore Orioles could be in the mix to sign him. The Mets are saying that they are looking to change their culture and want to prioritize run prevention, but Heyman doesn't think they can afford to lose Alonso's 38 home runs and 126 RBI. The Orioles are a surprise suitor because they have not really been linked to Alonso to this point. Reports have suggested that if Alonso does leave the Big Apple, the best fit for him could be the Boston Red Sox. In Baltimore, the O's are definitely looking to shake things up after a disappointing 2025 season, and Alonso would be a major upgrade at first base (at least offensively) over Ryan Mountcastle and Coby May. Although Alonso will be on the wrong side of 30 in 2026, the five-time All-Star is still an elite power bat with 264 homers in his seven major-league seasons.

Nov 13

Félix Bautista • RP • Orioles

Felix Bautista Could Return in Second Half in 2026

Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said on Wednesday that right-handed closer Felix Bautista (shoulder), who had right-shoulder surgery this year, could be back after the trade deadline in 2026, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. The Orioles are still planning on adding late-inning help this offseason, though, because they aren't "banking on him immediately being himself." Specifically, Bautista's surgery fixed a torn labrum and torn rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder. He was a first-time All-Star in 2023, when he closed out a career-high 33 games, but he missed all of the 2024 season due to injury as well. The 30-year-old veteran had a career-high 2.60 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 19 saves, 50 K's, and 23 walks in 34 2/3 frames this year before being shut down. Bautista will be a risky late-inning fantasy reliever next year after his long layoff.

Nov 13

Sean Murphy • C • Braves

Braves to Have Clearer Picture of Sean Murphy's Status in January

Atlanta Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said on Wednesday that the team will have a better idea of catcher Sean Murphy's (hip) rehab plan in January, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. The Braves plan on him playing and sharing at-bats with Drake Baldwin at catcher and designated hitter, unless they add a DH in the offseason. O'Brien thinks that if Murphy is expected back early next year, Atlanta will pass on adding a big DH. The 31-year-old backstop needed surgery in September to fix a labral tear in his right hip that he's been dealing with for several years. Health issues have caused the former third-rounder to hit a lowly .197/.293/.384, albeit with 26 home runs and 70 RBI, in 166 games the last two years in Atlanta. Baldwin just won the NL Rookie of the Year and is on the rise, so Murphy could lose more playing time going forward, even if he can stay healthy.

Nov 13

Kodai Senga • SP • Mets

Kodai Senga Attracting Trade Interest, Will the Mets Move him?

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is "attracting trade interest from multiple teams" this offseason, league sources told The Athletic's Will Sammon. Some MLB teams are viewing the 32-year-old as an interesting buy-low candidate after he got hurt in 2025 and ended the year pitching in the minors due to poor performance. The Mets have had conversations about Senga, but it's unclear if they'd be willing to trade him after the Japanese native went 7-6 with a 3.02 ERA (4.12 FIP), 1.31 WHIP, and 109:55 K:BB in 113 1/3 innings over his 22 big-league starts. He is owed $28 million over the next two years with a team option for 2028, which is a reasonable price. Senga has a 3.00 ERA in his three MLB seasons and finished in the top 10 for the Cy Young as a rookie. However, he had a 6.56 ERA in the second half in 2025, is particular about his mechanics, and missed time due to injury each of the last two years. As such, he'll be a risk/reward fantasy target going into his fourth year in the majors.

Nov 13

Grayson Rodriguez • SP • Orioles

Grayson Rodriguez to Have Workload Restrictions in 2026?

Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias hinted on Wednesday at the GM meetings in Las Vegas that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) will face workload restrictions next season, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. "You miss a year and 2 months, we've got to be realistic about that, and it's not something that we're planning around very heavily. But he's a guy that provides a real wild card for us talent-wise," Elias said. Rodriguez was expected to start ramping up his throwing program in October after he missed all of 2025 due to multiple right-elbow issues before having surgery to remove a bone spur in his arm in August. The 25-year-old former 11th overall pick in 2018 is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in mid-February. However, even if he doesn't have any setbacks with his elbow, his innings will be monitored closely in 2026, limiting his fantasy upside.

Nov 13

Christian Walker • 1B • Astros

Astros Say They Aren't Trading Christian Walker

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said at the GM meetings in Las Vegas on Wednesday that he's not trading first baseman Christian Walker, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. "We haven't talked about Walker in a trade. Walker is our everyday first baseman. He will get some time off. We'll play Paredes there," Brown said. USA Today Sports' Bob Nightengale wrote earlier this week that the Astros will "gladly listen to all offers" for Walker this offseason after signing him to a three-year, $60 million deal last December. The 34-year-old veteran right-handed hitter finished on a good note in his first year with the Astros, but it didn't cover up the fact that he had career lows in average (.238), on-base percentage (.297), and slugging percentage (.421) in 154 games. Walker still has plenty of pop (27 homers), but he also struck out a career-high 177 times. At his age, though, his power numbers could drop off even more in 2026.

Nov 13

Josh Hader • RP • Astros

Josh Hader Progressing Well From Shoulder Injury

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said at the GM meetings in Las Vegas on Wednesday that left-handed closer Josh Hader (shoulder) has thrown off a mound three times and is "progressing well," according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Hader's 2025 season ended early in the middle of August after he strained his left shoulder. Although it's unclear if the 31-year-old six-time All-Star will be ready for the start of spring training in mid-February, he should be ready for Opening Day, barring a setback. Before his injury in August, Hader was once again one of the more dominant closers in fantasy baseball, posting a 6-2 record, 2.05 ERA (3.25 FIP), 0.85 WHIP, 28 saves, 76 strikeouts, and 16 walks in 52 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. He now has 227 saves in his nine-year MLB career, including 62 the last two years in Houston.

Nov 13

Yordan Alvarez • LF • Astros

Yordan Alvarez Expected to be Ready for Spring Training

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said at the GM meetings in Las Vegas on Wednesday that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (ankle) is jogging at 65-70 percent but is expected to be ready for spring training in 2026, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. It was an injury-plagued 2025 season for Alvarez, who suffered a pretty serious left-ankle sprain towards the end of the final month of the regular season in September. The 28-year-old Cuban slugger only played in 48 games for the Astros this year, slashing .273/.367/.430 with a career-worst .797 OPS, just six home runs, 27 RBI, and 17 runs scored in 199 plate appearances. Before his ankle injury, Alvarez missed extended time with a right-hand fracture. Assuming he's completely healthy for the start of next season, Alvarez will be a bounce-back candidate in fantasy baseball.

Nov 13

Byron Buxton • CF • Twins

Byron Buxton Could Waive his No-Trade Clause

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton wants to play for a winner and may reconsider his stance for certain teams if the Twins continue to break up their roster, a major-league source told The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Buxton, a two-time All-Star, has three years and $45 million left on his current contract. He also has full no-trade protection through next season and the ability to block trades to five teams in 2027 and 2028. The Twins organization is in a precarious state this offseason after trading away shortstop Carlos Correa and most of their bullpen over the summer. Baseball Prospectus estimates the team's current payroll at $95 million, which is a steep drop-off from where the Twins have been the last five seasons. Buxton's decision on whether to waive his no-trade clause could depend on whether Minnesota trades away one or both of starting pitchers Joe Ryan and Pablo Lopez.

Nov 13

Paul Skenes • SP • Pirates

Paul Skenes the Unanimous NL Cy Young Winner

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young award on Wednesday night, getting all 30 first-place votes one season after winning Rookie of the Year, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez finished second in the voting, with Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto coming in third. It's crazy how quickly Skenes has become one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. In his first two years in the majors, Skenes' 1.96 career ERA is the lowest through 55 starts in any pitcher's career since 1920. The former first overall pick out of LSU only got 3.4 runs of support per game, the third-lowest of any qualified pitcher in 2025. His MLB-best 1.97 ERA was more than a half-run lower than his closest competition in the NL. Skenes is the first pitcher in MLB to have a sub-2.00 ERA with at least 185 innings since Jacob deGrom did it in 2018. He's going to be a mainstay as the top-rated fantasy starting pitcher for years to come.

Nov 13

Tarik Skubal • SP • Tigers

Tarik Skubal Wins AL Cy Young for Second Straight Year

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal was named the American League Cy Young winner for the second straight year on Wednesday night, becoming the first back-to-back winner in the AL since Pedro Martinez in 1999-00, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Boston Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet finished second in the voting, with Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown coming in third. Skubal won the AL pitching Triple Crown in 2024 and followed that amazing feat up by posting an AL-best 2.21 ERA and a career-high 241 strikeouts in 195 1/3 regular-season innings in 2025. He also led baseball with a 0.89 ERA. The talented southpaw's changeup was rated as the league's most dominant pitch, and combined with his high-90s heater, he struck out 32.2% of opposing batters and limited them to a .200 average and .559 OPS. Heading into his walk year in Detroit, Skubal will be a clear high-end fantasy ace.

Nov 13

Devin Williams • RP

Dodgers Targeting Devin Williams to Bolster Their Bullpen?

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight World Series title this fall by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games, but it's no secret their bullpen was a weak spot in 2025. They are expected to "dive into the deep waters of the free-agent relief market" again this offseason. According to league sources, the Dodgers are "looking to add at least one high-leverage right-handed bullpen arm, per The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Two-time All-Star and current free agent Devin Williams is a candidate to be signed by L.A. after they were in the mix to trade for Williams last winter before the Brewers dealt him to the Yankees. Williams had a rough 4.79 ERA in the Bronx and lost the closer role by the end of the year, but his 2.68 FIP and 13.1 K's per nine innings suggest he could bounce back as a high-end reliever in 2026. There appears to be mutual interest between L.A. and Williams. Stay tuned.

Nov 12

Stephen Vogt • C

Stephen Vogt Wins Back-to-Back AL Manager of the Year Honors

MLB Network announced on Tuesday night that Cleveland Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt won American League Manager of the Year for the second straight season. Brewers skipper Pat Murphy went back-to-back as well in the NL, with both managers in their first two seasons at the helm. Pretty crazy stuff. Despite making it to the ALCS in 2024 and being 15 1/2 games out of first place in the AL Central in July, the Guardians battled back to take the division title over the Detroit Tigers in the final week of the regular season. It was the largest deficit a team has overcome to win a division since 1969. Cleveland went on a 19-4 run to overtake Detroit in the season's final month. Somehow, Vogt was able to lead the Guards to the postseason despite a franchise-low .226 batting average while also losing two key pitchers -- Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz -- to non-disciplinary paid leave for gambling violations. The 41-year-old has quickly proven he can do a lot with a little as a manager.

Nov 12

Carson Benge • RF • Mets

Carson Benge has a Shot to Win Opening Day Roster Spot

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge "is going to come into spring training with a chance to make our team," president of baseball operations David Stearns said at the GM meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Per MLB Pipeline, Benge is considered the team's No. 2 prospect, behind only pitcher Nolan McLean. The 22-year-old was the 19th overall pick in 2024 out of Oklahoma State, and he impressed at High-A Brooklyn, Double-A Binghamton, and Triple-A Syracuse this year by hitting .281 (124-for-441) with 15 long balls, 73 RBI, 87 runs scored, and 22 stolen bases in 116 total games. However, Benge struggled with a .583 OPS at Syracuse, so fantasy managers might want to pump the brakes on the left-handed hitter contributing right away at the big-league level in 2026.

Nov 12

Spencer Schwellenbach • SP • Braves

Spencer Schwellenbach Pain-Free This Offseason

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) is pain-free, according to president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos. Schwellenbach fractured his right elbow at the end of June and didn't pitch again for Atlanta in 2025. The 25-year-old was cleared to resume throwing in late September, though, which means that barring a setback, he should be an option for the Braves' starting rotation to begin the 2026 season. Schwellenback should be a lock for the rotation if he's healthy after going 15-11 with a nice 3.23 ERA (3.27 FIP), 1.01 WHIP, and 235:41 K:BB in 234 1/3 innings over 38 starts in his first two big-league seasons the last two years. There's a lot to like about Schwellenbach's fantasy profile, but there's also plenty of risk for a player coming off a major injury who made the leap straight from Double-A to the big leagues when he debuted in 2024.

Nov 12

Tommy Edman • 2B • Dodgers

Tommy Edman to Have Ankle Surgery Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) will undergo surgery on his right ankle next week, according to executive vice president and general manager Brandon Gomes. Barring a setback, Edman is expected to be ready around the start of spring training in February, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The 30-year-old switch-hitter has had issues with the same ankle over the last couple of seasons, but hopefully the surgery will alleviate any concerns he might have had going forward. Edman has won World Series rings with L.A. in his first two seasons with the team while hitting .229/.280/.392 with a .672 OPS, 19 home runs, 69 RBI, 69 runs, and nine steals in 134 regular-season games. He hasn't been all that relevant in fantasy, but he has stepped up in the playoffs when it matters most the last two seasons, as Edman has hit .282 with 33 hits, four homers, 20 RBI, and 16 runs scored for the Blue.

Nov 12

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks Unlikely to Trade Ketel Marte

Arizona Diamondbacks executive vice president and general manager Mike Hazen said on Tuesday in Las Vegas at the GM meetings that "it's mostly unlikely" that the team will trade All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte this offseason, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. USA Today Sports' Bob Nightengale reported on Monday that the D-backs are motivated to trade Marte this offseason, but Hazen at least did a good job of deflecting that rumor a day later. The 32-year-old Marte will have 10-and-5 rights and a full no-trade provision by mid-April, so if a trade does occur, it will no doubt come before then. Marte has $71 million remaining on his contract through 2030, so the Snakes will surely have an extremely high asking price for any teams that come calling. He has become one of the best second basemen in baseball since the start of the 2023 season and has totaled 89 homers and 249 RBI in that span.

Nov 12

Kameron Misner • CF • Royals

Royals Acquire Kameron Misner From Rays

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they acquired outfielder Kameron Misner from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The move was made after the Rays designated Misner for assignment last week. The 27-year-old former first-rounder by the Miami Marlins in 2019 out of Missouri played in eight games for the Rays in 2024 before appearing in 71 games this past season, recording a .213 average (42-for-197) with five homers, 22 RBI, 27 runs, eight steals, and a 69:16 K:BB in his 217 plate appearances. Misner will now give the Royals extra outfield depth, and he'll be competing for an Opening Day roster spot during spring training. The athletic outfielder showed an intriguing power/speed combination in the minors, but he'll need to cut down on the strikeouts at the big-league level to get an extended shot with the Royals.

Nov 12

Roman Anthony • RF • Red Sox

Roman Anthony to Have a Normal Offseason

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said on Monday that outfield prospect Roman Anthony (oblique) is asymptomatic and is expected to have a normal offseason, according to The Boston Globe. Anthony, one of the team's top prospects, strained his left oblique in early September, missed the rest of the regular season, and was unavailable in the playoffs. The 21-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder should be full-go for spring training and the start of the 2026 season, though, and will be a starter from the get-go in his first full season in the big leagues. Anthony, a former second-rounder in 2022, was as advertised in his first year in the majors in 2025, slashing .292/.396/.463 with an .859 OPS, eight home runs, 32 RBI, 48 runs, and four steals in 257 at-bats after making his debut on June 9. He is not going to come cheap in fantasy drafts next spring.

Nov 12

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