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The rookie allowed four earned runs in 3 2/3 innings during his debut start, and looked even worse Wednesday night. He’ll leave the big league level with an 0-2 record and 8.18 ERA. The Marlins are craving the return of Andrew Miller.

The 30-year-old was non-tendered by the Giants back in November after slashing a woeful .221/.299/.299 with one home run and five RBI in 88 games during the 2025 campaign. If it winds up being a major league deal, Knizner would be the favorite to open the season as the understudy to Cal Raleigh.

The Tigers needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the addition of Kyle Finnegan on Friday and they accomplished that by flipping Lee to the Jays for Simon. The 24-year-old southpaw registered a 3.42 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and a 79/29 K/BB ratio over 71 innings across three minor league levels in 2025 culminating in six strong appearances at Double-A New Hampshire. He’ll add bullpen depth in the upper minors for the Tigers and could be poised to make his big league debut at some point during the 2026 campaign.

The side-arming right-hander broke through to the big leagues for the first time in 2025, posting a 4.10 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and a stellar 36/9 K/BB ratio over 37 1/3 innings for the Tigers. He should get an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Jays’ Opening Day bullpen.

The 27-year-old hurler elected free agency from the White Sox after he was removed from their 40-man roster in September. It’s unclear if it will be a major league contract or of the minor league variety with an invitation to big league camp. Wilson posted a disappointing 6.65 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and a 28/19 K/BB ratio over 47 1/3 innings in 20 appearances with the White Sox in 2025.

The deal, which was agreed to during the winter meetings on Tuesday, will have Díaz set a new record for the highest AAV (average annual value) for a relief pitcher at $23 million per season. He’ll stabilize the ninth inning for the two-time defending World Champions and should be the first or second closer off the board in all fantasy drafts this spring.

The 27-year-old hurler missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He made it back to make a few minor league rehab starts at the end of the season though and will be able to participate in his normal offseason routine this winter. He should be a full go when pitchers and catchers report in February. Gray will make the same $1.35 million that he took home while rehabbing in 2025.

While the Red Sox are hopeful that Triston Casas will be able to return early during the 2026 season, it sounds like they’re trying to secure a backup plan just to be on the safe side. The Red Sox already completed one trade with the Cardinals — acquiring right-hander Sonny Gray — and it’s unclear if the discussions around Contreras were a part of those talks or a separate discussion. Even if a deal were to be consummated, the 33-year-old slugger holds a full no-trade clause and would need to approve the swap.

The 29-year-old was purged from the O’s 40-man roster last week as they needed to clear a spot following a pair of waiver claims. For now at least, it appears as though Noda will accept the outright assignment and function as additional depth at the Triple-A level.

Cuas returns to the Royals; the organization he’s had the most MLB success with in his short career. The 31-year-old will need to have a strong spring training if he’s going to join the Kansas City bullpen.

Soroka will join the Diamondbacks after forging a 4.87 ERA in 2025 in his time with the Nationals and Cubs, respectively. The 28-year-old was much better than that in the second half, however, and Arizona will hope to see that version as a member of their rotation in 2026.