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  • CHC Third Baseman #13
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    Cubs sent INF David Bote outright to Triple-A Iowa.
    The 31-year-old hurler was designated for assignment on Friday as the Cubs needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster though. The long-time Cub passed through waivers unclaimed though and will continue to function as additional depth at the Triple-A level.
  • INT Starting Pitcher
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    Padres manager Mike Shildt said in an interview with MLB Network Radio that they “fully expect to be right in the mix” for Roki Sasaki.
    “We should be very legitimate contenders,” Shildt added before expressing confidence that Sasaki will ultimately wind up being a Padre. The 23-year-old prodigy was officially posted at the outset of the Winter Meetings and has until January 23 to reach an agreement with a major-league club. He’s universally-regarded as one of the most promising international pitching prospects in recent decades with both the Padres and Dodgers seen as the favorites to sign him. He’s limited to signing as an international free agent due to his age, so it’s likely going to come down to long-term organizational fit more than financial reasons. Regardless of where he winds up, he projects to make some serious noise for fantasy managers as early as next year.
  • PIT Relief Pitcher #63
    Pirates re-signed RHP Hunter Stratton to a minor league contract.
    Stratton returns to Pittsburgh as extra organizational relief depth just a few weeks after being non-tendered. The 28-year-old righty, who missed the final month of last year after suffering a ruptured left patella tendon, posted a solid 3.26 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 43/10 K/BB ratio across 49 2/3 innings (44 appearances) over the past two seasons for Pittsburgh.
  • SEA Starting Pitcher #36
    Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said in an interview with MLB Network Radio that they’ve been “resistant to even engaging in discussions” on trade talks that include Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryce Miller or Bryan Woo.
    Seattle’s overabundance of young starting pitching has led to them being at the epicenter of trade rumors in recent weeks. According to multiple reports, the Phillies reached out last month to gauge their interest in third baseman Alec Bohm. We’re unwilling to rule anything out, but it certainly sounds like the Mariners have zero interest in moving any of their established young starters at the moment.
  • BOS Third Baseman #11
    Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters at the Winter Meetings that he hasn’t had any conversations with Rafael Devers regarding moving off third base.
    There’s been rampant speculation throughout the offseason that Devers would shift across the diamond in the event that the Red Sox include first baseman Tristan Casas in a potential trade package or swing a trade for Cardinals defensive wizard Nolan Arenado. The 28-year-old franchise cornerstone has graded out as a subpar defender at the hot corner in three of the last four years, but has consistently told reporters that he has no interest in moving to another position. For the moment, it sounds like the Red Sox are holding off on considering moving Devers off third base, likely to first base or DH, until they make a significant move.
  • FA Starting Pitcher #35
    The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that the Tigers have signed RHP Alex Cobb to a one-year contract.
    The deal is pending a physical, which is important since Cobb struggled with injuries (again) in 2024, pitching just 16 1/3 innings for the Guardians after they acquired him from the Giants at the trade deadline. The 37-year-old does have a 3.84 career ERA in 233 MLB starts, so he will provide a reliable veteran presence for this young Tigers’ rotation and will likely be a useful fantasy starter when he’s healthy. However, it would be irresponsible for fantasy managers to expect a fully healthy season from Cobb in 2025.
    Where will Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Corbin Burnes sign this offseason?
  • SF Shortstop #49
    Giants’ president of baseball operations Buster Posey said that Tyler Fitzgerald is “the Giants’ second baseman as things stand now.”
    The “as things stand right now” implies that the Giants could still be in the market for another option, but Posey has already talked to Fitzgerald about playing second base after signing Willy Adames to play shortstop. The 27-year-old Fitzgerald was a huge surprise for the Giants in 2024, finishing with a .831 OPS, 15 homers, and 17 steals across 341 plate appearances. With 2B/SS/OF eligibility, he could be a valuable pick in the latter stages of fantasy drafts due to his ability to contribute a little bit in all five categories.
  • FA Relief Pitcher #67
    ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported that the Cubs have “spoken to Kyle Finnegan.”
    The 33-year-old right-hander was non-tendered by the Nationals last month in a surprising move since he had pitched to a 3.68 ERA with 38 saves in 63 2/3 innings in 2024. Instead of trading him at the deadline, the Nationals held onto him and then let Finnegan go rather than pay him $8 million a year. The Cubs do have some questions at the back of their bullpen, so it’s possible that Finnegan could compete for saves alongside Porter Hodge, Tyson Miller, and Nate Pearson if the Cubs were to sign him.
  • FA Catcher #18
    MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported that the Cubs are nearing a deal with catcher Carson Kelly.
    The Cubs also added Matt Thaiss this offseason, but they are looking to add veteran catchers who could split time with Miguel Amaya next year. Kelly played in 91 games between the Tigers and Rangers in 2024, hitting .238/.313/.374 with nine home runs, a 17.6 percent strikeout rate, and well above-average defensive metrics. He wouldn’t be on the fantasy radar outside of deep two-catcher formats, but it could be a solid real-world signing for the Cubs.
  • FA Starting Pitcher #39
    The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal said he expects the Blue Jays “to put together a monster offer for Corbin Burnes.”
    Appearing on Foul territory, Rosenthal talked about the Blue Jays missing out on Juan Soto and mentioned that he expects them to be aggressive in pursuing potential ace Corbin Burnes. The Blue Jays failed to meet expectations in 2025 and with the Red Sox’s top prospects now MLB-ready, there’s an argument that Toronto is the worst team in the AL East right now. The Blue Jays are actively looking to fix that and re-establish some of the promise they showcased a few years back. Landing Burnes to headline a rotation that includes Jose Berrios and aging starters Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman would be a major get for Toronto.
  • NYM Starting Pitcher
    Mets signed RHP Yuhi Sako to a minor league international amateur free agent contract.
    The 25-year-old from Japan has played professionally in the Australian Baseball League, Frontier League, and Mexican Winter League. In his most recent Independent Ball season, he registered a 3.23 ERA with a 92/28 K/BB ratio in 103 innings (17 starts). He figures to be in a minor league rotation in either Double-A or Triple-A to begin the season.