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G. Richards - SP

Garrett Richards struck out three batters over two scoreless innings Saturday in a relief appearance against the Giants.

Richards transition to a multi-inning relief role, in advance of the Padres postseason run, has gone extremely well. He’s allowed only one run over five innings across four relief appearances since September 16. The 32-year-old veteran righty owns a 4.03 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 46/17 K/BB ratio across 51 1/3 innings (14 appearances, 10 starts). Despite injuries to Mike Clevinger and Dinelson Lamet, he’s expected to remain in the bullpen moving forward.

Added Sep 27 12:11 am (EST)

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K. Hernández - 2B

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Red Sox and Enrique Hernandez have agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract.

Feinsand reported earlier that the two sides had reached a multi-year deal, and now we have the duration and the financial terms. Hernandez may function as the primary second baseman for the Red Sox, though he's likely to see action all over the diamond. He should be able to provide nice late-round power from a middle infield spot in fantasy leagues, but don't expect much from him in terms of stolen bases or batting average.

Added Yesterday 8:35 pm (EST)

Mark Feinsand on Twitter

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G. Richards - SP

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Red Sox are in active discussions with free agent right-hander Garrett Richards.

Morosi notes that the Red Sox are one of multiple teams that's currently talking to the 32-year-old hurler. Richards managed to stay healthy for the 2020 season, posting a 4.03 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 46/17 K/BB ratio across 51 1/3 innings with the Padres. He would represent a definite upgrade to the backend of the Red Sox rotation entering the 2021 campaign, though his fantasy value would take a hit moving to the American League East.

Added Yesterday 8:04 pm (EST)

Jon Morosi on Twitter

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K. Hernández - 2B

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Red Sox have signed Enrique Hernandez to a multi-year contract.

No word yet on the financial terms of the pact. The versatile 29-year-old and lefty-masher currently projects as the favorite to start at second base for the Red Sox, though his overall fantasy upside is muted by his middling batting average and complete lack of speed. He has been an interesting value outside the top 450 picks in early draft champions leagues, but expect his draft stock to rise around 100 picks or so based on this news. Hernandez hit .230/.270/.410 with five homers and 20 RBI in 148 plate appearances for the Dodgers in 2020.

Added Yesterday 7:50 pm (EST)

Mark Feinsand on Twitter

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H. Castellanos - RP

HOU

Astros designated RHP Humberto Castellanos for assignment.

The Astros needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Jason Castro and Castellanos was the odd-man out. They'll need to repeat the exercise once Michael Brantley's deal becomes official. There's a good chance that Castellanos will pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as organizational bullpen depth for the Astros.

Added Yesterday 7:31 pm (EST)

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J. Quintana - SP

LAA

Angels signed LHP Jose Quintana to a one-year, $8 million contract.

The deal was agreed to earlier in the week and finally became official on Friday after Quintana passed his physical. The 32-year-old southpaw should open the 2021 season in the Angels' starting rotation as long as he's healthy and doesn't completely fall on his face during spring training. He logged just 10 innings during the 2020 season due to a lingering lat injury -- registering a 4.50 ERA and 12/3 K/BB ratio for the Cubs.

Added Yesterday 6:51 pm (EST)

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Y. Alvarez - LF

HOU

Astros general manager James Click said Friday that Yordan Alvarez (knee) is progressing nicely in his recovery from arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees.

Click told reporters, "Everything we've seen so far in the rehab has been very positive". He also noted that there's a possibility that Alvarez could see some time in the outfield during the season, though that would be a conversation that they'll have during the spring. Alvarez was cleared to resume running in early November and so far has been able to avoid any setbacks. He's expected to be healthy and ready to rock for Opening Day.

Added Yesterday 6:23 pm (EST)

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J. Castro - C

HOU

Astros signed C Jason Castro to a two-year, $7 million contract.

The 33-year-old backstop returns to the team that originally drafted him (10th overall) in 2008 and where he spent his first seven big league campaigns (2010-2016). He'll share the load behind the plate with Martin Maldonado, though neither projects to be a very useful fantasy option outside of deep two-catcher formats.

Added Yesterday 6:19 pm (EST)

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K. Hernández - 2B

Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports that the Red Sox and Enrique Hernandez have "made progress on a deal" and it "could be complete before the weekend is over."

Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported Thursday that things could be "heating up" between Hernandez and the Red Sox and it sounds like the two sides might cross the finish line soon. Hernandez would immediately become the favorite to start at second base for the Red Sox, although he obviously offers the versatility to fill in at other positions, as well. The 29-year-old is a career .240/.313/.425 hitter across parts of seven seasons.

Added Yesterday 4:32 pm (EST)

Jon Morosi on Twitter

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H. Perez - SP

TOR

Reds acquired RHP Héctor Pérez from the Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash.

The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the impending addition of George Springer. Perez -- who was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Astros in the Roberto Osuna trade -- throws hard and can miss some bats, but he's always struggled with his control as a pro. He's been used both as a starter and reliever.

Added Yesterday 3:50 pm (EST)

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R. Zimmerman - 1B

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Nationals are re-signing Ryan Zimmerman to a one-year, $1 million contract.

The Nats traded for Josh Bell last month, but Zimmerman offers an alternative at first base against left-handed pitching (and in the designated hitter spot, if it's available). Zimmerman, 36, re-signed with the Nationals on a one-year deal last offseason, as well, before ultimately choosing to opt out of the season. He's played all 15 of his season with Washington and in 2021 he'll make it 16.

Added Yesterday 3:17 pm (EST)

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M. Ozuna - RF

Hector Gomez of Deportivo Z 101 in the Dominican Republic reports that Marcell Ozuna is seeking a four-plus year contract and has drawn interest from the Red Sox, Yankees, Dodgers, Mets, Twins and Brewers.

Noticeably absent from that list of teams is the Braves, a club that was the beneficiary of Ozuna's monster 2020 season which saw him post a .338/.431/.636 batting line with 18 home runs and 56 RBI over 60 games. For what it's worth Braves president Alex Anthopoulos said early in the offseason that the team would "love" to re-sign Ozuna. That was three months ago, though. The general consensus is that Ozuna is more of a designated hitter at this point in his career, but it would seem he's drawing interest from clubs in both leagues.

Added Yesterday 1:25 pm (EST)

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N. Cruz - DH

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Twins have increased the dollar amount of their one-year offer to Nelson Cruz.

However, Heyman adds that "multiple NL teams are showing interest" in Cruz and the slugger is "waiting to see if a universal DH is adopted." Cruz is 40 but is said to be seeking a two-year contract this offseason, and if there is a universal DH it seems likely that some club will bite on the two years. He put together a .303/.397/.595 batting line with 16 homers in 214 plate appearances last season.

Added Yesterday 1:08 pm (EST)

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K. Hernández - 2B

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Red Sox and Enrique Hernandez have agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract.

Added Yesterday 8:35 pm (EST)

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G. Richards - SP

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Red Sox are in active discussions with free agent right-hander Garrett Richards.

Added Yesterday 8:04 pm (EST)

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K. Hernández - 2B

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Red Sox have signed Enrique Hernandez to a multi-year contract.

Added Yesterday 7:50 pm (EST)

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H. Castellanos - RP

HOU

Astros designated RHP Humberto Castellanos for assignment.

Added Yesterday 7:31 pm (EST)

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J. Quintana - SP

LAA

Angels signed LHP Jose Quintana to a one-year, $8 million contract.

Added Yesterday 6:51 pm (EST)

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Y. Alvarez - LF

HOU

Astros general manager James Click said Friday that Yordan Alvarez (knee) is progressing nicely in his recovery from arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees.

Added Yesterday 6:23 pm (EST)

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J. Castro - C

HOU

Astros signed C Jason Castro to a two-year, $7 million contract.

Added Yesterday 6:19 pm (EST)

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K. Hernández - 2B

Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports that the Red Sox and Enrique Hernandez have "made progress on a deal" and it "could be complete before the weekend is over."

Added Yesterday 4:32 pm (EST)

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