Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: 60 defining stats for 2025, presented with limited commentary
This article is my attempt to stand back and let the numbers have their say, forming a sort of repository of the stats I'll be citing over and over again this Draft Prep season. Though truth be told, ...
Reds' Albert Abreu: Inks NRI pact with Cincinnati
Abreu, 29, spent this past season in Japan with the Saitama Seibu Lions, holding a 2.39 ERA and 33:20 K:BB over 49 innings. The right-handed reliever has collected a 4.58 ERA and 136:78 K:BB over ...
Royals' Carlos Estevez: Signing with Kansas City
Now in Kansas City, the 32-year-old righty is likely to take over as the Royals' primary closer, which would push Lucas Erceg into a setup role.
Reds' Taylor Rogers: Traded to Cincinnati
The left-hander instantly becomes the Reds' best left-handed setup man and a candidate to take over at closer if Alexis Diaz isn't able to bounce back from his rough 2024 campaign.
Guardians' Pedro Avila: Clears waivers
Avila cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Columbus. Avila was DFA'd last Wednesday to clear a roster spot for new signee Paul Sewald, and the former will officially remain in ...
Reds' Owen White: Designated for assignment
The Reds designated White for assignment Wednesday. The Reds needed to make room on the 40-man roster after acquiring Taylor Rogers from San Francisco on Wednesday, and White will end up as the odd ...
Pirates' Johan Oviedo: Loses arbitration hearing
Oviedo (elbow) will be paid $850,000 in 2025 after losing his arbitration hearing to the Pirates, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Reds' Ian Gibaut: Back with CIN on MiLB deal
Back with CIN on MiLB deal ...
Reds' Ian Gibaut: Back with CIN as NRI
Gibaut missed the vast majority of 2024 due to forearm and calf injuries, and he was non-tendered by the Reds earlier this winter. The 31-year-old reliever owns a 3.77 ERA over 112.1 innings since ...
Tigers' Alex Faedo: Removed from 40-man roster
The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tommy Kahnle. Faedo made a full-time move to the bullpen in 2024, posting a 3.61 ERA and 55:28 K:BB over 57.1 innings. Not having ...
Giants' Braxton Roxby: Dealt to San Francisco
The Giants acquired Roxby from the Reds on Wednesday in exchange for Taylor Rogers, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. Roxby, who turns 26 in March, posted a 5.21 ERA and 65:24 K:BB over 48.1 ...
Cubs' Brad Keller: Lands with Northsiders as NRI
Keller made 16 appearances (two starts) between the White Sox and Red Sox in 2024, finishing with a 5.44 ERA and 32:15 K:BB over 41.1 innings. The 29-year-old is likely to begin the 2025 campaign as ...