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Jesus Luzardo

MIA Starting Pitcher #44

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The Cubs and Marlins are discussing a Jesús Luzardo deal, with James Triantos or Owen Caissie likely going to Miami.

Luzardo seems risky after dealing with elbow and back injuries in a 2024 season in which he posted a 5.00 ERA in 12 starts, but he was excellent in finishing with a 3.58 ERA and 208 strikeouts in 178 2/3 innings in 2023. Triantos and Caissie are fine prospects and would be candidates to help out next year if traded. Triantos would probably step in at second base sometime next summer, whereas Caissie would have a chance to win a corner outfield gig in spring training.
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Jose Ramirez

CLE 3rd Baseman #11

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The Athletic’s Zack Meisel reports the Guardians and José Ramírez are working towards a long-term contract extension through 2032.

Meisel adds that the new agreement would add an additional four years and $106 million to Ramírez’s current deal and includes $70 million deferred. The 33-year-old fantasy superstar finished third in AL MVP Award balloting this past season. He’s recorded five consecutive 20-homer, 20-steal campaigns dating back to 2021. He’ll be the top third baseman off the board in all fantasy drafts this spring.

Source: Zack Meisel

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What's in store for the Nationals without Gore?

January 23, 2026 01:28 PM

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Luke Williams

ATL 3rd Baseman #37

Braves re-signed INF/OF Luke Williams to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Williams returns to Atlanta as a versatile bench depth option after getting into 29 contests last season, slashing just .129/.176/.194 with zero homers, five RBI and five stolen bases across 39 plate appearances. His defensive malleability offers some appeal in a reserve role but he’s more of a short-term stopgap than a plausible long-term solution. He can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats.

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Chad Wallach

ATH Catcher #35

Athletics signed C Chad Wallach to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Wallach has bounced around the AL West for nearly a half-decade, splitting time with the Angels and Rangers since 2021. The 34-year-old veteran backstop fits the prototypical mold for a break glass in case of emergency catching option behind starter Shea Langeliers and veteran caddy Austin Wynns. He’ll be stashed away as organizational depth at Triple-A Las Vegas after spring training concludes.

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C.J. Stubbs

TOR Catcher #36

Blue Jays signed C C.J. Stubbs to a minor league contract.

Stubbs wasn’t among those listed as non-roster invitees to Blue Jays spring training so he’ll open camp on the minor-league side. The 29-year-old backstop got into exactly one contest for the Nationals last season after spending six seasons in the minors. He’s merely organizational depth for Toronto heading into next season.

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Jhonny Pereda

MIN Catcher #65

Twins designated C Jhonny Pereda for assignment.

Pereda is off the 40-man roster with the signings of Victor Caratini and Tyler Rogers now official. Pereda is just a depth piece, but teams are always looking for catching so there could be interest on the wire.

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Pierson Ohl

MIN Starting Pitcher #62

Twins designated RHP Pierson Ohl for assignment.

Ohl gets the boot with the Twins making the signings of Tyler Rogers and Victor Caratini official. Ohl, 26, will now hit the waiver wire, and a team looking for depth in their pitching ranks could give him a shot.

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Taylor Rogers

MIN Relief Pitcher #17

Twisn signed LHP Taylor Rogers to a one-year, $2 million contract.

Rogers is back in Minnesota, the spot where it all started for the 35-year-old. He forged a 3.38 ERA with a 53/23 K/BB ratio over his 50 2/3 innings with the Cubs and Reds in 2025, and he should be a high-leverage option for the Twins — maybe one who sees some save chances — in 2026.

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Victor Caratini

MIN Catcher #17

Twins signed C Victor Caratini to a two-year contract.

Caratini will likely see time behind the plate, at first base and as the designated hitter. There is some offensive upside in his bat and performed well in 2025 with the Astros, but this is more of a high-floor than a high-ceiling fantasy player.

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Yunior Marte

CIN Relief Pitcher #43

Reds signed RHP Yunior Marte to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Marte spent the 2025 season with the Chunichi Dragons in Japan. The right-hander last pitched in the majors in 2024 while with the Phillies, and he’s forged a 5.64 ERA over 113 1/3 innings across 102 MLB appearances. The 30-year-old will compete for a bullpen spot in the Cactus League.

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Bryce Montes de Oca

WSH Relief Pitcher #63

Nationals signed RHP Bryce Montes de Oca to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Montes de Oca is recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in September of 2024, and there’s a decent chance he won’t be ready for the start of the season. The 6-foot-7 right-hander has a chance to contribute to the Nationals’ bullpen when healthy, but will need to be added to the 40-man roster to join that group.

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