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James Dykstra

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Phillies released RHP James Dykstra.

Dykstra signed a minor league contract with the Phillies out of the independent Mexican League back in July and made 17 relief appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to being released. The 31-year-old journeyman has yet to reach the majors.
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Andrew Heaney

FA Starting Pitcher #33

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Andrew Heaney announced his retirement from professional baseball.

The 34-year-old southpaw pitched for six different teams (Marlins, Angels, Yankees, Dodgers, Rangers and Pirates) across his 12 major league seasons, compiling a 56-72 record, 4.57 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and a 1156/339 K/BB ratio over 1136 2/3 innings. We wish him the best of luck in the next stage of his life.

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Red Sox land first baseman Contreas from Cardinals

December 22, 2025 02:48 PM

With the Boston Red Sox swinging a big trade for St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreas, Eric Samulski breaks down the deal for both sides and the fantasy baseball significance of the move.

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Hunter Harvey

FA Relief Pitcher #56

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Hunter Harvey’s contract with the Cubs will pay him $6 million.

The deal has yet to be officially announced as the 31-year-old right-hander still needs to pass his physical. Harvey was limited to just 12 appearances during the 2025 campaign due to recurring adductor and shoulder issues. When healthy though, he has proven to be a weapon at the back end of any bullpen and he should find himself in a setup role in front of closer Daniel Palencia.

Source: Jeff Passan

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Ronny Mauricio

NYM 3rd Baseman #10

Ronny Mauricio said that the Mets instructed him to play exclusively at third base in the Dominican Winter Leagues.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said earlier this offseason that Brett Baty would get the majority of playing time at third base in 2026, but it’s noteworthy that Mauricio is being used exclusively at third in the winter leagues. He’s a player who has played shortstop, second base, and outfield as well, so the Mets may be looking to position him as the primary competition for Baty at third base.

Source: Johnny Trujillo

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Pete Fairbanks

MIA Relief Pitcher #29

Marlins signed RHP Pete Fairbanks to a one-year, $13 million contract.

The deal, which was agreed upon on Wednesday, is finally official after the 32-year-old right-hander passed his physical. The contract includes a $1 million signing bonus and Fairbanks will have the potential to pick up an additional $1 million in incentives. He’ll step in as the Marlins’ closer after recording 75 saves over the past three seasons with the Rays.

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Jorge Burgos

TOR 1st Baseman

Blue Jays signed 1B/OF Jorge Burgos to a minor league contract.

Burgos, 23, spent the first seven years of his minor league career in the Guardians’ organization. He spent the entire 2025 campaign at Double-A Akron where he slashed an underwhelming .206/.295/.386 with 14 homers, 73 RBI and a 95/43 K/BB ratio over 407 plate appearances. He’ll add depth in the upper minors for the Jays.

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Travis MacGregor

NYY Relief Pitcher #58

Yankees signed RHP Travis MacGregor to a minor league contract.

The 28-year-old hurler split his 2025 season between the Rangers and Brewers organizations where he compiled a 4.94 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and a 55/28 K/BB ratio over 51 innings at the Double-A level. He’ll add minor league bullpen depth for the Yankees.

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Kazuma Okamoto

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Independent journalist Francys Romero reports that the Angels and Padres are among the teams that have expressed interest in Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto.

The Pirates have been mentioned as the favorites to land the 29-year-old third baseman, but it sounds like there are other teams in the mix as well. Okamoto slashed a healthy .322/.411/.581 with 27 homers and 83 RBI in 611 plate appearances with the Yomiuri Giants in 2025. He has until January 4 to sign with an MLB team.
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Yoan Moncada

FA 3rd Baseman #5
Independent journalist Francys Romero reports that several teams have expressed interest in signing free agent infielder Yoán Moncada.

Romero notes that the Angels, Pirates, White Sox and Blue Jays have all inquired on the veteran infielder. The former top prospect spent the 2025 season with the Halos where he slashed .234/.336/.448 with 12 long balls, 35 RBI and a 75/32 K/BB ratio across 289 plate appearances in his 84 games. Wherever he ultimately signs, it’s likely to be in a reserve role and Moncada won’t have much value from a fantasy perspective.
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Pedro Avila

CLE Relief Pitcher #60

Guardians signed RHP Pedro Avila to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

It’s a split contract for the 28-year-old hurler, who will earn a larger salary if he cracks the Guardians’ roster at any point during the 2026 campaign. Avila spent the 2025 season pitching for the Yakult Swallows of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball. There, he registered a 3.33 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and a 74/42 K/BB ratio across 102 2/3 innings in 21 appearances.

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Alec Burleson

STL Right Fielder #41

Cardinals president Chaim Bloom said earlier this week that Alec Burleson is expected to move to first base next season.

Burleson figures to move to the cold corner full-time next season after the Cardinals shipped Willson Contreras to the Red Sox earlier this week. The 27-year-old hit .279/.328/.439 with 39 homers, 147 RBI and 14 steals in 291 games over the past two seasons. He’s a decent bet to reach the 20-homer plateau with double-digit steals and a respectable batting average. That makes him a borderline mixed-league starter at first base, especially in deeper formats, heading into drafts next spring.

Source: John Denton

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