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Bubba Chandler

PIT Starting Pitcher #57

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Bubba Chandler pitched six scoreless innings for a second straight start for Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

He struck out seven. Chandler had a miserable June while awaiting a deserved callup that never arrived. It seems like he’s recovered now, and he should get a look at some point during the second half, though the Pirates will probably want to curtail his workload at the end of the year.

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Mickey Gasper

WSH Catcher #11

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Nationals claimed C/INF Mickey Gasper off waivers from the Twins.

The 30-year-old Gasper has hit an impressive .303/.406/.512 in 117 games in Triple-A over the last three years, but he came in at just .133/.250/.195 in 13 games with the Red Sox in 2024 and 45 with the Twins last season. That he’s a legitimate catcher also capable of handling first and second gives him some utility as a 26th man, but he needs some of that Triple-A offense to surface.
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How Bichette slots into Mets' expected lineup

January 16, 2026 01:58 PM

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Andry Lara

WSH Relief Pitcher #72

Nationals designated RHP Andry Lara for assignment.

Rushed to the majors because of his team’s misfortunes, Lara debuted as a 22-year-old for the Nationals last season, posting an 8.79 ERA in 14 1/3 innings out of the pen. He didn’t show much upside as a minor league starter, in part because of his lack of velocity, but he might be interesting as a reliever. We imagine he’ll be claimed, even if it’s just by a team (hey, Orioles) that will DFA him again a couple of days later.

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Austin Hays

FA Left Fielder #12
Austin Hays is drawing interest from the Cardinals, Mets and Yankees, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman.

Hays rebounded somewhat last season after some health struggles in 2024, posting a 105 OPS+ in 416 plate appearances for the Reds. He still might be an everyday guy on an also-ran, but contenders would presumably want him as a platoon guy against left-handers, albeit one who is a capable fallback as a full-timer if injuries strike.
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Osvaldo Bido

MIA Starting Pitcher #45

Marlins designated RHP Osvaldo Bido for assignment.

The Marlins just claimed Bido on waivers from the Rays last Friday, but they needed to make room for Bradley Blalock on the 40-man roster, so it was last-in, first-out. Bido had a 5.87 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and a 68/35 K/BB ratio over 79 2/3 innings with the Athletics last season and will be looking for another team again.

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Bradley Blalock

MIA Starting Pitcher #64

Marlins acquired RHP Bradley Blalock from the Rockies for RHP prospect Jake Brooks.

This trade was announced earlier in the day and is now official. We can’t imagine Blalock earns a spot in the Marlins rotation.

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Jake Brooks

COL Starting Pitcher

Rockies acquired RHP Jake Brooks from the Marlins for RHP Bradley Blalock.

The Rockies had designated Blalock for assignment when they signed Michael Lorenzen, so it’s nice that they were able to get anything in exchange for him. The 25-year-old has thrown at least 110 innings in each of the last three minor league seasons and has impressive control, but he has a below-average fastball, so it remains to be seen how he would handle Coors Field. He should begin the year in Double-A.

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Trent Thornton

CHC Relief Pitcher #46

Cubs signed RHP Trent Thornton to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training

The move was announced by Tread Athletics, where Thornton has been training this offseason. He spent the last three seasons with the Mariners posting a 3.65 ERA in 140 2/3 innings. He tore his Achilles in August but was reportedly up to 93 mph on his fastball in a pro day workout and looking healthy. If he is healthy, he has a chance to win a spot in Chicago’s bullpen.

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Bradley Blalock

COL Starting Pitcher #64
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Marlins are acquiring RHP Bradley Blalock from the Rockies for a minor league pitcher.

Blalock was designated for assignment last week to make room on the 40-man roster for Michael Lorenzen. The 25-year-old posted a 9.36 ERA in 58 2/3 innings for the Rockies. It remains to be seen what role the Marlins have in mind for him, but it’s unlikely he’ll have much fantasy value in 2026.
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Nolan Arenado

ARI 3rd Baseman #28
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Athletics had a deal in place to acquire Nolan Arenado from the Cardinals.

Arenado was ultimately traded to the Diamondbacks, which is where he told the Cardinals preferred to play, but the Athletics “would have absorbed more money than the Diamondbacks.” While the Athletics could still pursue options like Eugenio Suarez and Yoan Moncada, Rosenthal reports that they “intend to use Max Muncy at third base, with Brett Harris and Darell Hernaiz also in the mix.”
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Weston Wilson

PHI Left Fielder #37

Phillies designated OF Weston Wilson for assignment

With J.T. Realmuto’s contract becoming official, the Phillies needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, so Wilson was let go. The 31-year-old hit .198/.282/.369 in 125 plate appearances with the Phillies in 2025. He has historically produced better and is strong against left-handed pitching, so he could find a spot somewhere else as a bench bat.

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Source: Charlotte Varnes

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