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  • CHC Third Baseman #13
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    Cubs selected the contract of INF David Bote.
    Bote is back in the majors for the first time in 2024. The infielder will take the roster spot of Nick Madrigal, with Madrigal heading to Iowa in the corresponding move. Bote is starting Sunday and playing third base against the Reds, but there’s no real potential fantasy significance in his profile.
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    Roki Sasaki will be officially posted during the winter meetings, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
    Sasaki’s 45-day posting window has been delayed because of the plan to have him sign after Jan. 15, when the new year’s international signing period starts. That way he’ll be able to maximize the greatly reduced contract MLB will force him to take as an international player under the age of 25. The Dodgers and Padres are being talked up as the favorites to sign the right-hander.
  • CHC Starting Pitcher #72
    The Cubs are still looking at acquiring another starting pitcher following the signing of Matthew Boyd.
    Walker Buehler is one pitcher mentioned by Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Another addition would seemingly drop Javier Assad from the projected rotation, even though he was quite effective in amassing a 3.73 ERA in 29 starts last season. Perhaps the Cubs could sign a starter and trade Jameson Taillon, who received interest at the trade deadline, but that doesn’t seem to be the current plan.
  • CHC Shortstop #7
    Dansby Swanson underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury in early October, the Cubs announced Saturday.
    The Cubs said he wouldn’t miss any time next season. Considering the surgery happened two months ago, he should be about fully recovered by now. Swanson played in 149 games last season and hit .242/.312/.390. He’s taken part in a 678 of a possible 707 games over the last five years.
  • FA Left Fielder #22
    Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the bidding for free agent superstar Juan Soto is expected to exceed $700 million.
    Every couple of days the number seems to climb significantly higher as the Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Blue Jays and Dodgers are all preparing their best offers as the 26-year-old slugger creeps closer to his final decision. What’s helping to make his decision difficult is that none of the teams have reportedly separated themselves financially, at least as of yet, so all things being equal he’s just choosing his most preferred destination. The expectation is still that he’ll sign before the Winter Meetings start on Monday, so fans in every major market should continue refreshing their social media feeds constantly until then for any updates.
  • FA Relief Pitcher #35
    Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets have agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract with free agent right-hander Clay Holmes.
    The Mets were one of the teams that had been talking to Holmes about a role in their starting rotation, and that’s exactly where he’ll fit in for the 2025 season. The deal, which is still pending a physical, includes an opt-out after the second season. The Mets had tremendous success in their reclamation projects of Luis Severino and Sean Manaea last winter and now it appears they will try to do the same with Frankie Montas and Holmes for the 2025 campaign. Like most starters transitioning from the bullpen, fantasy managers should be aware that Holmes’ innings are likely to be limited in 2025 as he thew just 63 innings in 2024 with the Yankees.
  • SD Shortstop #18
    Padres re-signed INF Mason McCoy to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
    McCoy was non-tendered as the Padres needed to free up a couple of spots on their 40-man roster in late November, but he’ll rejoin the fray on a minor league pact. The 29-year-old hit just .204/.278/.245 with no homers, three RBI and a 19/5 K/BB ratio over 57 plate appearances with the Padres in 2024.
  • FA Left Fielder #37
    According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Dodgers and free agent outfielder Teoscar Hernández are not close on a deal.
    There had been reports that the two sides were nearing an agreement for Hernández to return to the Dodgers, but those appear to have been premature. At a minimum, you’d expect that the 32-year-old slugger and his representatives will at least wait until Juan Soto signs, as the teams that miss out there will be more incentivized to chase after his services. A return to the Dodgers still seems to be the most likely scenario, but the Dodgers may have to pay up to get it done.
  • FA Starting Pitcher #57
    Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Guardians have reached an agreement to bring back right-hander Shane Bieber on a one-year, $14 million contract.
    Bieber will make $10 million for the 2025 season and the deal also includes a $16 million player option ($4 million buyout) for the 2026 season. Bieber will remain with the only organization that he has ever known since being selected in the fourth round of the 2016 draft. He chose to return to the Guardians despite having outstanding offers for more guaranteed money elsewhere. The 29-year-old right-hander made a pair of brilliant starts to open the 2024 season before suffering a season-ending elbow injury and ultimately undergoing Tommy John surgery. He’s expected to miss at least the first few months of the 2025 season while continuing his recovery.
  • BAL Relief Pitcher #68
    Orioles sent RHP Thaddeus Ward outright to Triple-A Norfolk.
    The move takes the 27-year-old hurler off of the club’s 40-man roster. Ward had been claimed off of waivers from the Nationals in early November after posting a 5.64 ERA and 1.73 WHIP over 119 2/3 innings at Triple-A Rochester during the 2024 season. He’ll continue to serve as additional rotation depth for the O’s.
  • NYM Center Fielder #38
    Mets signed OF Edward Olivares to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
    The 28-year-old outfielder struggled in 55 games with the Pirates during the 2024 season, slashing just .224/.291/.333 with five homers, 23 RBI and a 37/16 K/BB ratio over 196 plate appearances. He has strong tools though and has shown plenty of potential at the plate throughout parts of five seasons in the big leagues, making him a terrific depth signing for the Mets.