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Nick Mears

KC Relief Pitcher #25

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Royals signed RHP John Mears to a one-year, $1.9 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Mears was acquired from the Brewers in December after posting a 3.49 ERA in 56 2/3 innings with a chase rate that ranked in the top seven in baseball. The Royals obviously see some strikeout upside there, so Mears could emerge as a late-inning reliever for them in 2026.

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Franklin Gomez

CLE Starting Pitcher

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Guardians acquired LHP Franklin Gomez from the Mets for international bonus pool money.

The Mets needed some extra pool money to sign top international prospect Wandy Asigen, who recently committed to them after a deal with the Yankees fell apart. That worked out great for the Guardians, who don’t like spending money. Gomez was the Mets’ No. 22 prospect, according to Baseball America. The 20-year-old, an international signing in 2022, had a 2.76 ERA in 71 2/3 innings for two A-ball teams last season.
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Riley Unroe

HOU 2nd Baseman

Astros signed INF-OF Riley Unroe to a minor league contract.

A second-round pick of the Rays back in 2013, Unroe, who never has gotten the chance to play in the majors, has hit .246/.345/.353 with 58 homers and 155 steals in 4,219 plate appearances over 12 seasons in the minors. Last year was one of his best efforts, as he finished at .278/.397/.409 in 68 games as a part-timer for Triple-A Toledo. He also ended up with a 0.84 ERA in seven relief appearances, though that’s because eight of the nine runs he allowed were unearned.

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Jared Oliva

SF Right Fielder #74

Giants signed OF Jared Oliva to a minor league contract.

The 30-year-old Oliva, whose major league experience consists of going 10-for-56 with the Pirates between 2020 and ’21, is still out there hoping for another chance. He hit .252/.335/.413 with 57 steals in 63 tries while playing for Milwaukee’s Triple-A affiliate last season.

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Patrick Halligan

BOS Relief Pitcher

Red Sox signed RHP Patrick Halligan to a minor league contract.

Halligan had a 4.40 ERA and a 66/27 K/BB over 57 1/3 innings, most of them win Double-A, while pitching in the Braves and Astros systems last season, but he’d recently impressed in Puerto Rico, amassing a 2.82 ERA and a 30/6 K/BB in 22 1/3 innings of winter ball. If the 26-year-old ever reaches the majors, he’ll be the second Halligan to do so; Jocko Halligan hit .281/.359/.403 for the Reds, Orioles and the Buffalo Bisons from 1890-92.

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Alex Bregman

CHC 3rd Baseman #2

Alex Bregman plans to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Team USA already has both Bobby Witt Jr. and Gunnar Henderson rostered, so the assumption is that Handerson would play third base. Obviously, the team now has another strong option there if Henderson proves shaky. Or perhaps Mark DeRosa will just bypass Henderson altogether and go with the safe choice at the hot corner.

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Bradley Blalock

COL Starting Pitcher #64

Rockies designated RHP Bradley Blalock for assignment.

The Rockies needed to make room for Michael Lorenzen on the 40-man roster, so Blalock was the choice to be let go. The 25-year-old posted a 9.36 ERA in 58 2/3 innings for the Rockies last season.

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Michael Lorenzen

COL Starting Pitcher #24

Rockies signed RHP Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million deal.

The deal was reported on January 7th and is now official. The 34-year-old had a 4.64 ERA in 141 2/3 innings last season and no longer has the groundball profile we’d like to see in a pitcher going to Colorado. This seems like a situation to avoid in fantasy leagues.

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Angel Nunez Jr.

CIN Outfield

Reds reportedly signed OF Angel Nunez Jr. for $3 million.

Nunez Jr. is the 6th-ranked player in the international class, according to MLB.com. He hit .350 with 11 RBI in eight games for Colombia’s U15 team at the World Cup in August 2024. He has an advanced eye and feel at the plate and burgeoning power. He also seems like a lock to remain in center field and emerge as a plus defender, which gives him a safer floor than most international prospects.

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Source: Francys Romero

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Wandy Asigen

NYM Shortstop

Mets reportedly signed international SS prospect Wandy Asigen for $3.9 million.

Asigen is the second-ranked prospect in this year’s international class, according to MLB.com, and had an agreement with the Yankees until December when the Mets swooped in. The 16-year-old has a “special left-handed swing” and has reportedly produced exit velocities of 110 mph or higher. He has just an average arm, but is a plus runner and an elite athlete, which allows him to cover plenty of ground. He has the tools of an elite prospect.

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Source: Francys Romero

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Chase Solesky

TB Starting Pitcher

Rays signed RHP Chase Solesky to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The 28-year-old is a career minor leaguer who has yet to make his MLB debut. He was last with the Nationals after being drafted by the White Sox and has posted a 4.68 minor league ERA over 119 starts.

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