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  • PIT Relief Pitcher #58
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    Pirates signed LHP Tim Mayza to a one-year, $1.15 million contract.
    The deal is now official. Mayza supplements Pittsburgh’s left-handed relief depth after splitting last year between the Blue Jays and Yankees. The 33-year-old southpaw was a mainstay in Toronto’s bullpen for the previous few seasons before struggling last year to the point that he was released in early July.
  • TEX Relief Pitcher #84
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    Rangers signed RHP JT Chargois to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
    Chargois, who played his college ball in the Lone Star state at Rice University, heads to Rangers camp as extra organizational relief depth after compiling a strong 2.23 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 30/13 K/BB ratio across 36 1/3 innings (36 appearances) last year between the Marlins and Mariners. The 34-year-old veteran relievers has become a bit more brittle in his 30’s, but he remains an effective middle relief option, when healthy. He’ll compete in the Cactus League for a spot in the Rangers’ season-opening bullpen.
  • LAD Third Baseman #8
    Dodgers re-signed INF/OF Enrique Hernández to a one-year, $6.5 million contract.
    The deal is now official to bring Hernández back for the defending World Series champions as a versatile bench option for one of the most loaded rosters in recent memory. The 33-year-old super utility specialist won’t play enough to matter for fantasy purposes, but his defensive versatility, clubhouse vibes and lefty-mashing skillset make him an ideal complementary role player on a playoff contender.
  • LAD Starting Pitcher #35
    Dodgers placed RHP Gavin Stone on the 60-day injured list.
    Stone will miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery back in October. The track record for pitchers coming back from major shoulder procedures is a bit more checkered than elbow surgeries, which complicates his long-term outlook. The procedural move frees up a spot on Los Angeles’ 40-man roster for utility specialist Kiké Hernández.
  • ARI Relief Pitcher #30
    Diamondbacks re-signed RHP Scott McGough to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
    McGough returns to the fold with Arizona as extra relief depth just a few months after the club declined his $4 million club option for 2025. The 35-year-old journeyman struggled to a bloated 7.44 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 25/21 K/BB ratio across 32 2/3 innings (26 appearances, two starts) this season for the Diamondbacks. He’ll most likely head to Triple-A Reno as emergency depth at the conclusion of spring training.
  • ARI Relief Pitcher #37
    Diamondbacks signed RHP John Curtiss to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
    Curtiss latches on with Arizona as extra organizational relief depth entering spring training after making three appearances last year for the NL West division-rival Rockies. The 31-year-old journeyman righty has made 94 appearances (five starts) in the majors dating back to 2017. He’ll most likely wind up at Triple-A Reno as emergency depth.
  • SD Right Fielder #22
    Padres signed OF Jason Heyward to a one-year, $1 million contract.
    The deal, which includes an additional $250,000 in performance-related bonuses, is now official. Heyward heads to San Diego to help shore up their glaring lack of corner outfield depth. He’ll compete with Connor Joe and prospect Tirso Ornelas for at-bats between left field and DH. The 35-year-old veteran’s days as a fantasy-relevant contributor are probably in the rearview mirror, but he represents a legitimate upgrade for the Padres. He bounced around last year between the Dodgers and Astros, batting .211/.288/.412 with 10 homers and five steals across 258 plate appearances over 87 games.
  • FA Center Fielder #18
    FanSided’s Robert Murray reports the White Sox are signing Michael A. Taylor.
    No word yet on the financial terms. Taylor remains a strong defender in center field, but offers next to nothing at the dish after batting .193/.253/.290 with five homers and 12 steals across 300 plate appearances last year for the Pirates. The 33-year-old can be safely ignored in most fantasy formats, but his presence should help Chicago’s pitching staff by tracking down a few extra fly balls.
  • MIA Relief Pitcher #31
    Marlins claimed RHP Ronny Hendriquez off waivers from the Twins.
    Henriquez heads to Miami as a middle relief depth option after being designated for assignment last week by the Twins where he made 19 appearances (one start) in the big leagues dating back to 2022. The 24-year-old righty holds an 18.2 percent strikeout rate across 19 1/3 frames at the highest level and represents a worthwhile gamble for the rebuilding Marlins.
  • MIA Relief Pitcher #49
    Marlins designated RHP Xzavion Curry for assignment.
    Curry offers some appeal as a versatile swingman at the highest level, but has struggled to a pedestrian 4.35 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 15.7 percent strikeout rate across 147 innings (59 appearances, 16 starts) between the Marlins and Guardians since 2022. The 26-year-old righty has a decent shot at passing through waivers unclaimed and remaining with Miami as extra organizational relief depth.
  • CHC Starting Pitcher
    Cade Horton (lat) has progressed to throwing bullpen sessions.
    Horton appears to be throwing without any restrictions this spring after being shut down last June with a season-ending lat strain after just nine starts between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa. The 23-year-old was considered one of the upper-echelon pitching prospects in the game entering last year and should be ready to make his Chicago debut at some point later this summer, if he manages to stay healthy. His stock figures to rise exponentially in the early stages of the year if he’s missing bats at Triple-A Iowa.