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  • NYM Catcher #4
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    Francisco Alvarez homered, doubled and drove in three runs in the Mets’ 6-3 win over the Phillies on Saturday.
    Alvarez extended the New York lead to 5-2 with a two-run double in the seventh inning. The 22-year-old backstop has now homered 11 times with his solo shot off Ranger Suárez in the second, and five of those have come since September 11. The 22-year-old is clearly picking up the baseball well, and it’s something to keep an eye on not only for the final week, but for the 2025 season as well.
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    Athletics invited top prospect Nick Kurtz to spring training.
    Kurtz made some serious noise last year in the Arizona Fall League following an impressive professional debut after being selected fourth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft out of Wake Forest. The 21-year-old burgeoning slugger appears to be on the fast track to the majors and figures to make a four-category impact as a middle-of-the-order force once he arrives. He’s easily a top 30 fantasy prospect entering next season.
  • CWS Starting Pitcher #54
    White Sox signed LHP Martín Pérez to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with a $10 million mutual option for 2026.
    The deal, which also includes a $1.5 million buyout, is now official. It’s hard to believe that Pérez will only 34 years old in a couple weeks since it feels like he’s been around forever. He’ll provide the rebuilding White Sox with a reliable back-end rotation stabilizer, but he’s a non-factor for fantasy purposes. He posted a respectable 4.53 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 107/49 K/BB ratio across 135 innings (26 starts) last year between the Padres and Pirates.
  • CWS Relief Pitcher #97
    White Sox designated RHP Ron Marinaccio for assignment.
    Marinaccio was claimed off waivers back in late September from the Yankees after posting a strong 3.86 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 25/10 K/BB ratio across 23 1/3 innings (16 appearances) last year for New York. The 29-year-old righty has made 101 relief appearances in the big leagues over the past three years. He should garner some interest on waivers.
  • LAD Relief Pitcher #45
    USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reports Michel Kopech is dealing with forearm inflammation.
    Not great. Nightengale adds that Kopech isn’t dealing with any structural damage, but the Dodgers are expected to proceed with an abundance of caution at the outset of next season. The 28-year-old former starter was a revelation last year after coming over from the White Sox but forearm issues are never a good sign. He’s probably going to be limited in spring training, if he pitches at all, and there should be some clarity on his status in the coming weeks. The unexpected injury revelation certainly explains why the Dodgers are making significant financial commitments to free agent closers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates.
  • LAA Relief Pitcher #65
    Angels and LHP José Quijada avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year $1.075 million contract with a $3.75 million club option for 2026.
    Quijada was effective when on the mound, but was limited to just 19 2/3 innings with 24 strikeouts, 17 walks and a 3.26 ERA. He should be a set-up reliever for the Los Angeles bullpen in 2025.
  • SEA Second Baseman #12
    Mariners sent INF/OF Samad Taylor outright to Triple-A Tacoma.
    Taylor was not claimed after being designated for assignment by the Mariners last Wednesday. The 26-year-old offers roster versatility, so it was a little surprising to see no team put in a claim even if the offensive upside is lacking.
  • FA Relief Pitcher #56
    Loui Trivino completed a bullpen session in front of scouts in Palm Beach on Tuesday.
    Pat Ragazzo reports that Trivino was clocked up to 94 mph while throwing at Cressey Sports Performance. The 33-year-old right-hander hasn’t been able to pitch in the majors since 2022 in the ALCS because of elbow issues, and had his $5 million club option for 2025 declined by the Yankees in November. Trivino was a very strong bullpen opton before those injuries, however, and it won’t be surprising to see a team taking a chance on him before the start of the year.
  • LAD Relief Pitcher #45
    USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale says Michael Kopech is “expected to possibly miss the first month of the season.”
    If true — and Nightengale added no detail about the injury — this comes completely out of the blue. There have been no concerns voiced about Kopech, who made 10 appearances and had a 3.00 ERA in last year’s postseason. Of course, his status isn’t really as fantasy relevant now as it was a few days ago before the Tanner Scott and the newly reported Kirby Yates additions.
  • FA Relief Pitcher #39
    The Dodgers are signing Kirby Yates, according to USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale.
    No one else is stepping up, so the Dodgers keep adding. Yates could be the first option in the closer’s role over Tanner Scott, just because Scott is more versatile with his ability to match up against lefties and greater familiarity with coming on with men on base. Yates was phenomenal in the role last year for Texas, finishing with a 1.17 ERA and 33 saves.
  • CHC Relief Pitcher #32
    Cubs signed RHP Trevor Richards to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
    Richards will compete in spring training for a spot in Chicago’s season-opening bullpen after struggling last year to an inflated 4.55 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 62/35 K/BB ratio across 65 1/3 innings (55 appearances) between the Blue Jays and Twins. The 31-year-old is merely emergency organizational relief depth at this stage of his career.