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The imaging confirmed the worst for Madrigal, and the 27-year-old is expected to be out “a while” while he recovers. Madrigal was expected to battle for a utility spot with the Mets, and that job could go to someone like Jared Young while Madrigal recovers.

Pereda was designated for assignment by the Twins last week. The 29-year-old will go into spring training as a depth piece behind Cal Raleigh and Andrew Knizner.

Booser had big problems with the home run (eight in 31 innings) and regressed in the control department in his lone year with the White Sox after being acquired from the Red Sox last winter. He throws in the mid-90s and shows a plus slider, so the Rays might be able to get more from him.

Lara will stick with the Nationals, which is probably best for his chances of seeing significant time in the majors this season. The 23-year-old was DFA’d last week after a season in which he finished with a 7.55 ERA in the minors and an 8.79 ERA in 14 1/3 innings as a reliever in the majors.

Sandridge posted a 4.66 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 54/19 K/BB ratio in 36 2/3 innings at Triple-A last season. The strikeouts are obviously intriguing, but he remains a work in progress, and will also be 27 years old on Opening Day.

Luciano was on the Yankees for four days. Since the end of the season, Luciano has been on the Giants, Pirates, Orioles, and Yankees. It remains to be seen where the former top prospect ends up, but he’s just 24 years old, so there may still be a chance for him to establish himself as an MLB regular.

The Rangers claimed Hamel off waivers from the Orioles, but then designated him for assignment last week. Hamel was once an interesting starting pitching prospect for the Mets, but has been moved to the bullpen. In 2025, hehad a 5.32 ERA in 11 starts and 20 relief appearances for Triple-A Syracuse. It remains to be seen what role the Yankees use him in.

Since the end of the season, Bido has been with the Athletics, Braves, Rays, Marlins, and Angels. We’ll see if it sticks this time. The 30-year-old has flashed some intriguing skills at times and could try to win a spot in the Angels’ rotation out of spring training, but we’d consider him a long shot.

Weigel spent 2025 with the Nationals, posting an 8.29 ERA in 33 2/3 innings with Triple-A Rochester. However, he then went to the Dominican Winter League and posted a 1.19 ERA with a 34/5 K/BB ratio in 30 1/3 innings. In his nine seasons in the minors, he has registered a 3.92 ERA in 523 2/3 innings, so he at least could serve as organizational depth for the Rockies.

The contract would pay Sanchez $1.35 million if he makes the major league team, with incentives to earn more. It also includes an assignment clause and release clauses on April 15 and May 15. The 33-year-old is coming off a Dominican Winter League season in which he was named Pitcher of the Year after posting a 1.55 ERA in 46 1/3 innings. He has not pitched in the majors since 2022 and would seem most likely to make the Royals as a multi-inning reliever given the depth of their starting rotation.

If the Red Sox don’t bring in a starting infielder, Moore would be an upgrade from Nate Eaton or switch-hitter Nick Sogard as a complement to Marcelo Mayer against lefties. Of course, if they did bring in a starter, then Romy Gonzalez, who currently projects as the starter at second base, would likely platoon with Mayer.