According to the team, the Seattle Mariners have signed free agent infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year contract worth $3.5 million. The 37-year-old spent the entire 2024 campaign with the San Diego Padres and posted a solid .286/.343/.417 line. He hit eight home runs, 13 doubles, swiped two bags, and held a 22:65 BB:K ratio. Under the hood, he generated a .307 xwOBA and 37.4% hard-hit rate, suggesting he could be due for some regression in 2025. Solano performed very well against southpaws last season, posting a .302 AVG and .443 SLG, which was much higher than the .277 AVG and .403 SLG he posted against right-handed pitching. During the 2023 season, the 11-year MLB veteran posted a similar .282/.369/.391 line with five long balls. Fantasy managers should expect Solano to compete for an everyday role in the Seattle infield.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, free agent relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle is drawing interest from eight clubs. Kahnle enjoyed a strong 2024 season with the New York Yankees, posting a 2.11 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP across 42 2/3 innings of work. He struck out batters at a modest 25.7% clip and generated a strong .203 xBA. He also generated an excellent 59.8% ground ball rate and a 32.1% hard-hit rate which were both among the top marks among pitchers last season. Kahnle tallied 16 holds as he was typically deployed in a set-up role for the Yankees. Given the reported interest, many clubs may view the 35-year-old as a potential closer. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor where he signs, as he could be a valuable target in leagues that score holds if he joins a competing club.

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers are options for third baseman Nolan Arenado if the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox can't reach an agreement on a trade package. After nixing a potential trade from the Cardinals to the Houston Astros earlier this offseason, Moroso also reports that Arenado has been more "open-minded" about waiving his full no-trade clause to more teams in the last 24 hours. In addition to Arenado, both the Red Sox and Tigers have been mentioned as suitors for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, who remains on the open market. The 33-year-old Arenado has seen his offensive numbers dip in recent seasons, but he's still a well above-average defender at the hot corner. He's apparently open to moving across the diamond to first base, but that's unlikely to happen if he is traded to either Boston or Detroit.

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates are showing interest in free agent outfielder Randal Grichuk. The Pirates have been in the market for an outfielder all offseason and have been reported to have shown interest in Alex Verdugo. The 33-year-old is coming off one of best seasons of his 11-year MLB career where he posted a strong .291/.348/.528 slash line with 12 home runs with 20 doubles in Arizona. However, he was only able to log 106 games as he was in a strict platoon role. Under the hood, he generated a stellar .359 xwOBA, 47.6% hard-hit rate, and an 11.0% barrel rate. If Grichuk were to sign with the Pirates, he would likely have an everyday role in right field, which could impact his production as he has usually struggled to hit right-handed pitching. Currently, Nick Yorke is slated to be the starting right fielder in Pittsburgh.

According to a source, the Boston Red Sox have emerged as a strong candidate to land third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason. It comes as Boston could be close to abandoning their efforts for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, who could command a deal worth $200 million on the open market. Arenado is owed $74 million over the next three years and has a full no-trade clause, but he's informed the Cardinals he's willing to waive it to go to Fenway Park, a place that could help him get some of his power back. Arenado already blocked a potential trade to the Houston Astros this winter. Boston shortstop Trevor Story, who played with Arenado from 2016-20 in Colorado, has been selling Arenado on Boston in recent weeks. If a deal is to happen, St. Louis might need to eat more money than they'd like while also potentially getting first baseman Triston Casas in return.

Free-agent right-handed reliever Chris Martin and the Texas Rangers agreed to an undisclosed one-year major-league deal on Monday. Martin isn't a sexy signing, but the tall right-hander should be a key acquisition for high-leverage situations near the back of the bullpen in 2025. The 38-year-old veteran spent the past two years with the Boston Red Sox, posting a very strong 2.16 ERA (2.60 FIP) with five saves, a 1.08 WHIP and a 96:11 K:BB in 95 2/3 innings over 100 relief appearances. With Robert Garcia and Jacob Webb being Texas' current top setup arms in their bullpen, there's a realistic chance that Martin could see more save chances in his new digs, depending on what other additions Texas may make to their relief corps before spring training. With a career-best and league-best 1.7% walk rate in 2024 and an opportunity, Martin could be an asset in both saves and holds leagues.

According to Chris Cotillo of Masslive.com, the Boston Red Sox are viewed as the "preferred" destination for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. While the Red Sox may not be as interested in acquiring the third baseman, he has made it clear he would not stand in the way. Arenado has had his name on the trade block throughout the offseason as the Cardinals are attempting to shed salary. He recently turned down a trade that would have sent him to Houston. There have also been reports that the New York Yankees have checked in on Arenado but have seemed to lose interest. While Arenado would be a welcomed asset in Boston, he does complicate the starting lineup as Boston team officials have made it clear that Rafael Devers is the team's third baseman. However, acquiring one of the top defenders in the sport would change their mind. This would likely move Devers to first base which would push Triston Casas to DH. Last summer, Arenado held a .272/.325/.394 line with 16 home runs in St. Louis.

According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, free agent starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw intends to pitch in 2025. Morosi also noted that if Kershaw does return to the mound, he expects him to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 36-year-old was only able to log 30 innings of work last season due to an offseason shoulder surgery and an eventual bone spur in his toe that cut his season short in late August. During his limited stint, the southpaw held a 4.50 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP with an underwhelming 18.0% K rate. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Spring Training as he will likely ink a one-year deal with the Dodgers if he is able to move past his most recent offseason toe surgery. The future Hall Of Famer is just 32 punchouts away from being the 20th pitcher in MLB history to tally 3,000 strikeouts. If he does return to the mound in 2025, he is worth a look in deeper NL-only formats.

Free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday evening. The 41-year-old spent the past four seasons with the Atlanta Braves. Last season, the right-hander held a 4.19 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP across 165 1/3 innings. Morton made at least 30 starts in each season during his four-year tenure with the Braves. Under the hood, Morton generated a modest 23.8% strikeout rate with a below-average 4.49 xERA last season. This was a decline from the 25.6% K rate he held during the 2023 campaign. After losing Corbin Burnes to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Morton should have a permanent role in the Baltimore rotation throughout the 2025 season. However, given his declining metrics, he should only be targeted in deeper 15-plus team formats or AL-only leagues.

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent right-hander David Buchanan to a minor-league deal on Tuesday that includes an invitation to big-league spring training. Buchanan made his major-league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies back in 2014 and made 20 starts. He then made 15 starts the following year but struggled to an ERA just under 7.00 with 44 strikeouts and 29 walks in 74 2/3 innings pitched. The 35-year-old former seventh-round pick by the Phillies in 2010 out of Georgia State University resurfaced in the majors in 2024 with the Cincinnati Reds but only pitched 3 1/3 innings out of the bullpen. Buchanan pitched in both Japan and Korea during his long stint out of the big leagues. He'll now try to return to the big leagues in the American League in 2025 while providing relief depth for the Rangers. Buchanan will not be on the fantasy radar.

The St. Louis Cardinals and third baseman Nolan Arenado agreed at the beginning of the offseason that it was in both party's best interest to move on. Arenado's agent, Joel Wolfe, was given permission to seek a trade for his client. The Houston Astros were willing to trade for Arenado and take on the majority of the remaining three years and $74 million left on his contract, but Arenado was not sold on the idea and used his full no-trade clause to block the deal. According to sources, Arenado was willing to later revisit a trade to Houston, but the Astros pivoted quickly and signed Christian Walker. There has been minimal traction on the trade front for the 10-time Gold Glove winner since, making it plausible that he remains with the Cardinals in 2025. The Red Sox and Yankees have been linked to Arenado, but it's unclear exactly how interested they'd be in Arenado and the money that comes with him.

According to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, free agent starting pitcher Wade Miley (elbow) is hoping to pitch in Spring Training and return to the regular season sometime in May. Miley underwent a UCL operation after making just two starts last season. Earlier this offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers declined his club option but the southpaw is hoping to return with the club before Spring Training. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during his recovery process as he may find a potential suitor for the 2025 campaign if he is able to pitch well during Spring Training. In 2023, Miley logged 120 1/3 innings to the tune of a 3.14 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. If he does agree to a major league deal, he should only be reserved for NL/AL-only formats, given his very low strikeout upside.

According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the Texas Rangers have interest in free-agent relief pitcher Chris Martin. Last season in Boston, the 38-year-old held a 3.45 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP across 44 1/3 innings of relief. He struck out batters a solid 27.8% rate and showed elite command with a near-perfect 1.7% walk rate. He also generated an above-average 3.41 xERA and 35.0% hard-hit rate. Martin spent time with Texas earlier in his career during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. If Martin were to sign with Texas, he would likely be deployed as a late-inning reliever. Currently, the Rangers do not have a top ninth-inning option but have expressed interest in re-signing Kirby Yates. If they do not, Martin could mix in for save opportunities if they come to a contract agreement.

Free-agent relief pitcher Andrew Chafin is reportedly drawing interest from the New York Yankees. The 34-year-old became a free agent this winter after the Texas Rangers declined his $6.5 million option for the 2025 campaign. Last season, Chafin posted a 3.51 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 70/31 K/BB ratio across 62 appearances with the Detroit Tigers and Rangers. The veteran southpaw has been a capable and trustworthy option for years now. The Yankees desperately need a reliable left-handed reliever, so the addition of Chafin would make sense for this roster. This bullpen already features Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, and Mark Leiter Jr., so Chafin's chances of getting regular saves is unlikely in the Bronx. That being said, Chafin wouldn't have ideal fantasy value there, but is a good fit for the team.

According to Jack Curry of the YES Network, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is "not a fit" for what the Yankees are trying to do. Curry reported this on Yankees Hot Stove on the YES Network. Curry noted that while the Yankees may attempt to move starting pitcher Marcus Stroman to shed payroll, they are not trying to swap him for Arenado. While the 33-year-old has remained an elite defender throughout his career, his hitting metrics have dropped. Last summer, Arenado hit just 16 home runs and held a .394 SLG. He generated a poor .356 xSLG and a .296 xwOBA, both well below the average marks. While the Yankees may still be in the market for a third baseman, it looks like Arenado does not fit their current plan. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Oswaldo Cabrera are current candidates to be the Opening Day third baseman.

According to Justin Tasch of the New York Post, the New York Mets had interest in designated hitter Joc Pederson before he signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers. Last summer, Pederson performed very well being deployed on the strong side of a platoon with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pederson posted a .275/.393/.515 slash line with 23 home runs. He generated a strong .378 xwOBA and a 12.8% barrel rate, which were both among the top marks of qualified hitters. He also showed a great eye at the plate with a 12.2% walk rate and a slightly below-average 23.4% K rate. While the Mets could not get a deal done, this suggests that they are still actively looking for a power bat to operate as their designated hitter. Currently, Starling Marte or Jeff McNeil would be the team's DH, but that will likely change by Spring Training. If the Mets do target a power bat, he would have high RBI upside batting behind Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor.

According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, right-handed relief pitcher Ken Giles is drawing interest from several clubs on a potential minor league contract. Giles spent last summer pitching at the Triple-A level in the Braves organization and held a 6.28 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 38 2/3 innings of work. He made his last major league appearance in 2022. During that season, the right-hander pitched only four 1/3 innings to a perfect 0.00 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. Giles has battled numerous injuries throughout his career and has not participated in a full campaign since the 2019 season where he tallied 23 saves with a 1.87 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP with the Toronto Blue Jays. Fantasy managers should monitor his progress during Spring Training as he may be able to contend for a spot on an Opening Day roster.

Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen re-signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday on a one-year deal worth $5 million, according to a source. Although McCutchen is clearly past his prime and is basically a full-time DH at this point in his career, the 38-year-old was highly coveted by the Pirates for his leadership skills in the clubhouse. In 448 at-bats over 120 games for Pittsburgh in 2024 in his 16th year in the big leagues, the five-time All-Star and former National League MVP hit .232/.328/.411 with a .739 OPS, 20 home runs, 50 RBI, three steals and 66 runs scored. McCutchen should once again be expected to serve as the team's full-time DH in 2025, and while he still has decent pop for his age, fantasy managers would be foolish to expect another season of 20 homers.

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson and the Texas Rangers have agreed on a contract, pending a physical. Despite only playing in a strict platoon role in Arizona last summer, Pederson was very effective, posting a strong .275/.393/.515 slash line with 17 doubles, 23 home runs, 64 RBI, and four stolen bases. He hit for a .291 average across 41 plate appearances when facing southpaws. The 32-year-old hit the ball very hard at an impressive 46.2% hard-hit rate and 12.8% barrel rate, which placed him in the 79th and 87th percentiles, respectively. He also generated a .480 xSLG and a .378 xwOBA, which were among the top marks of qualified hitters. Fantasy managers should expect Pederson to have a similar role with Texas, as he will likely operate as the starting designated hitter against right-handed pitching.

Free-agent first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed on a one-year, $12.5 million deal on Saturday, pending a physical, according to a source. Goldschmidt was also receiving interest from the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners and New York Mets, but he'll instead head to the Bronx and replace Anthony Rizzo as the club's regular first baseman in 2025. The 37-year-old right-handed slugger has been an All-Star seven times and was the National League MVP in 2022 with the St. Louis Cardinals, but he declined significantly on offense in 2024 with a .245/.302/.414 slash line with a career-worst .716 OPS and 22 home runs in 154 games. Although Goldy was better in the second half, it's concerning that his strikeout rate rose to a career-high 26.5% while his walk rate was at a career-low 7.2%. There could be some juice left, and New York isn't a bad landing spot.