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MLB Hot Stove Report: Edward Cabrera traded to Cubs; Tatsuya Imai, Kazuma Okamoto find MLB homes

Risky trades for starting pitchers, big signings from the NPB, and a free agent freeze.

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Standing (Division)Division Rank	4th AL West
WinsWins	76
LossesLosses	86
RunsRuns Scored	733
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	817
Batting AverageBatting Average	.253
Home RunsHome Runs	219
ManagerManager	Mark Kotsay

A’s relocation hits speedbump with trademark denial for ‘Las Vegas Athletics’

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Soderstrom a ‘solid’ fantasy pick in middle rounds

Report: Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom reaches 7-year, $86M agreement with Athletics

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Mets jettison Jeff McNeil in trade to A’s, follows departures of Alonso, Nimmo and Díaz

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Way-Too-Early 2026 Fantasy Baseball Top 300 Rankings

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Mets front office taking heat with fan favorites Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brandon Nimmo headed out of town

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Rotoworld Player News

Barry Enright

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Athletics hired Barry Enright as pitching coordinator and director of pitching in their player development department.

Enright spent the last two seasons as pitching coach for the Angels. Over that stretch, the Angels posted a 4.73 ERA and a poor 20.4 percent strikeout rate. Enright will now be working primarily with minor league pitchers as Mike Maddux serves as the MLB pitching coach, so perhaps he’ll have more success in that role.
Bryan Lavastida

ATH Catcher #40

Athletics signed C Bryan Lavastida to a minor league contract.

Lavastida bolsters the Athletics’ catching depth behind starter Shea Langeliers and veteran journeyman Austin Wynns. The 27-year-old former prospect appeared in six games for the Guardians back in 2023 and hasn’t been back to the majors ever since. He’s merely an emergency depth addition at this juncture.
Shea Langeliers

ATH Catcher #23

Athletics signed C Shea Langeliers to a one-year, $5.25 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Langeliers had a strong season, hitting .277/.325/.536 with 31 home runs, 72 RBI, and seven steals in 123 games. He’ll be a fixture in the middle of the A’s lineup again in 2026.
Ken Waldichuk

ATL Starting Pitcher #30

Braves claimed LHP Ken Waldichuk off waivers from the Athletics.

Waldichuk’s velocity was down about two mph as he returned from Tommy John surgery last summer, so the A’s left him in the minors and he went on to post an 8.65 ERA in 15 starts and one relief appearance in Triple-A. He looked like a potential middle-of-the-rotation arm when he debuted in 2022, and there’s the chance he’ll be stronger in his first full year back. The Braves figure to stick him in Triple-A and see what happens.
Brian Serven

ATH Catcher #64

Athletics signed C Brian Serven to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Serven last appeared in the majors with the Blue Jays in 2024. He spent 2025 with the Detroit Tigers, slashing .232/.335/.313 with three home runs in 62 games at Triple-A Toledo. He’s simply organizational catching depth.
Cade Marlowe

ATH Left Fielder #5

Athletics signed OF Cade Marlowe to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.

Marlowe had a tremendous 2024 season in Triple-A with the Mariners and forced his way into nine MLB plate appearances. Unfortunately, he battled injuries in 2025 and was limited to 46 games at Triple-A, posting a .316/.401/.474 slash line with four home runs and 12 steals. There’s a good chance that he could win a job as a fourth outfielder for the Athletics.
Nick Hernandez

ATH Relief Pitcher #72

Athletics signed RHP Nick Hernandez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The 31-year-old Hernandez, a slider specialist with an 89-92 mph fastball, has a 7.06 ERA in 21 2/3 major league innings with the Padres and Astros. He’ll compete for a spot in the A’s bullpen during spring training.
Tyler Soderstrom

ATH 1st Baseman #21

The A’s and Tyler Soderstrom have agreed to a seven-year, $86 million extension with a club option for 3033, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports.

Couldn’t have saved this until tomorrow, eh? Soderstrom looked like trade bait after Nick Kurtz pushed him off first base, but he adapted to left field much better than anyone would have expected and it seems like he’ll be just fine there for the long term. He also broke through offensively in hitting .276/.346/.474 at age 23, and while the ballpark switch helped there, he actually fared better in road games than at home (.837 OPS to .804). Soderstrom would have been eligible for arbitration for the first time after next season and free agency following 2029. Passan says the new deal could make out at $131 million over eight years.
Ken Waldichuk

ATH Starting Pitcher #30

Athletics designated LHP Ken Waldichuk for assignment.

The Athletics needed a spot on the 40-man roster after acquiring Jeff McNeil, so Waldichuk was let go. The 27-year-old missed all of 2025 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, so it’s unlikely anybody will claim him on waivers. He will then decide if he wants to stay in the Athletics’ organization or try his luck elsewhere.
Jeff McNeil

ATH Left Fielder #1

Athletics acquired 2B/OF Jeff McNeil from the Mets for RHP Yordan Rodriguez.

This deal was reported earlier in the day and is now official. It seems likely that McNeil will shift back to the infield for the Athletics and take over the starting second base job. While contact skills remain, McNeil’s production has fallen off from his strong 2022 season. Playing in a minor league ballpark might help him a bit, but the smaller field will actually mean less room in the gap which could hurt his batting average upside more than you’d think.