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Jackson Rutledge

WSH Starting Pitcher #79

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Nationals recalled RHP Jackson Rutledge from Triple-A Rochester.

Moved to the pen after last year’s 6.40 ERA in 27 starts for Rochester, Rutledge had made two relief appearances in Triple-A this season, throwing three scoreless innings with four strikeouts. He’ll pitch in middle relief for now, but he could get sent down Sunday if the Nats call up someone to start in Michael Soroka’s place.

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Tarik Skubal

DET Starting Pitcher #29

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Tarik Skubal posted Thursday that he plans to pitch for Team USA in the WBC.

Mason Miller is also in as a closing possibility. Skubal will join Paul Skenes in the Team USA rotation, which will also have Joe Ryan, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes and Matthew Boyd available as starting options. Some announced players might drop out in March, but so far, this definitely looks like the best roster Team USA has managed to assemble for a WBC.
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Brandon Lowe

TB 2nd Baseman #8
Before the infielder signed with the Mets, the Rays were trying to add Jorge Polanco as someone who could play first, second and third.

One can’t help but wonder if a Polanco addition would have been followed by a Brandon Lowe subtraction, as the Rays are pretty well set with Junior Caminero at third, Yandy Diaz at DH and Jonathan Aranda at first (at least against right-handers). Lowe will make $11.5 million next season before becoming a free agent. The Pirates are believed to be interested in him, and some other teams might jump in after Brandon Donovan is traded.
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Zach Logue

INT Relief Pitcher #62

Zach Logue re-signed with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization.

It’s a one-year contract for Logue that will pay him $1.1 million. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Logue did explore a return to MLB, but the 29-year-old southpaw will remain overseas for at least one more season. He pitched well for the Bears in 2025 with a 2.81 ERA over 176 innings with a K/BB ratio of 156/39.

Source: Jeff Passan

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Dan Altavilla

MIN Relief Pitcher #58

Twins signed RHP Dan Altavilla to a minor league contract.

Altavilla spent 2025 with the White Sox, and the 33-year-old forged a 2.48 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in his 29 innings with Chicago. He’ll compete for one of the final bullpen spots this spring.

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Joey Wiemer

SF Right Fielder #41

Giants designated OF Joey Wiemer for assignment.

Wiemer was acquired from the Marlins by the Giants in November, and there’s a good chance he won’t play a game for San Francisco. He hits the waiver wire with the signing of Jason Foley now official.

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Anirudh Kilambi

WSH General Manager

Multiple outlets report that the Nationals are hiring Anirudh Kilambi as the new general manager.

Kilambi, 31, will join the Nationals to work with new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Washington is leaning heavily on youth, both in their front office and in the dugout. Kilambi joins the club after serving as the assistant GM of the Phillies, and is widely respected for his work in research and development.

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Mark Leiter Jr.

ATH Relief Pitcher #56

Athletics signed RHP Mark Leiter Jr. to a one-year contract.

Leiter will join the A’s bullpen after posting a 4.84 ERA in 48 1/3 innings. The 34-year-old should be a high-leverage option in 2026, and could even be inline for saves this summer. Fantasy managers will need some clarification in that situation before investing a draft pick.

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Matt Koperniak

STL Left Fielder #29

Cardinals designated OF Matt Koperniak for assignment.

Koperniak gets removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Dustin May. The 27-year-old will hit the waiver wire, and a team that believes he can provide some outfield help in 2026 could put in a claim.

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Dustin May

STL Starting Pitcher #85

Cardinals signed RHP Dustin May to a one-year, $12 million contract with a mutual option for 2027.

The mutual option is for $20 million, and contains a $500,000 buyout. May will get a chance to pitch in the middle of the St. Louis rotation after forging a 4.98 ERA and 123/56 K/BB in his 25 appearances and 132 1/3 innings with the Dodgers and Red Sox in 2025.

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Lane Thomas

KC Center Fielder #8

Royals signed OF Lane Thomas to a one-year, $5.25 million contract.

Thomas can make another million in incentives. The 30-year-old should be a regular for Kansas City in 2026, and his power/speed potential makes him a sneaky late-round draft pick this spring.

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