The Phillies re-signed Realmuto to a three-year, $45 million contract Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The deal can max out at $60 million if Realmuto reaches all of his incentives. Realmuto turns 35 in March and has been in a steady decline both offensively and defensively, finishing the 2025 campaign with a .257/.315/.384 batting line and 12 home runs over 134 regular-season contests. However, while Realmuto's best days are behind him, he remains a quality hitter compared to most catchers, still has a great throwing arm and is well-liked in the Phillies' clubhouse.

Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said Friday that Lux will be the team's primary second baseman this season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Most of Lux's starts last season with the Reds came in left field and the designated hitter slot, but second base has been his primary position in the big leagues and the Rays had a clear hole at the keystone. The move from Cincinnati to Tampa Bay is a big ballpark downgrade for Lux, but he could play more for the Rays than he had been projected to for the Reds. Lux slashed .269/.350/.374 with five home runs in 140 regular-season tilts for Cincinnati in 2025.

The Mets plan to use Baty in a utility role following the signing of Bo Bichette, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bichette will take over at third base, which had been projected as Baty's primary position. Baty will still see some action at the hot corner, but he'll also be used some at second base and possibly first base and left field. It's a hit to Baty's playing time outlook, though the Mets could also use him as part of a trade package to get an outfielder or pitcher. Baty slashed .254/.313/.435 with 18 home runs over 130 games for the Mets in 2025.

The Mets signed Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The deal includes opt outs after each of the first two years. It's not the long-term contract many expected Bichette to sign, but he'll receive an average of $42 million annually, with the opportunity to re-enter the market if he has a monster 2026 or 2027 campaign. Bichette is likely to take over at third base for the Mets, a position he has never played before, and his arrival pushes Brett Baty into a utility role.

The Astros signed Unroe to a minor-league contract Jan. 12 that includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Unroe has 12 minor-league seasons under his belt but has yet to make his major-league debut. The 30-year-old batted .278/.397/.409 with four home runs and 12 stolen bases with Triple-A Toledo in the Tigers organization in 2025. Unroe can play all over the diamond, giving the Astros some utility depth.

Casas (knee) said last week that being ready for Opening Day would be a "tight squeeze," Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Casas added that doctors have told him a typical recovery from patellar tendon surgery is 12 months, which would point to him being ready for his season debut around May 1. The first baseman has been rehabbing at Boston's spring training facility in Florida this offseason and hopes to play in some spring training games. The Red Sox traded for Willson Contreras in December to take over at first base, so they can proceed cautiously with Casas' rehab.

Taylor was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Mariners acquired Yosver Zulueta from the Reds on Thursday, which created a need for a spot on the 40-man roster. Taylor became the odd man out. Taylor has primarily been stuck at Triple-A for the last four seasons, though he has picked up 83 plate appearances in the majors in that span.

Burke was traded from the Angels to the Reds in a three-team deal on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds traded away Gavin Lux in the deal, though Burke is the latest in a series of moves the team has made to bolster its bullpen. Burke had a solid 3.36 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 61.2 innings in 2025, and he has served in high-leverage roles for most of the last four seasons.

Lux was traded from the Reds to the Rays in a three-team deal Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lux is set to play out his final year of arbitration eligibility in 2026, making it surprising that the Rays seemingly targeted him in this deal. He should have a strong chance to serve on the large side of a platoon at second base, though his chances of seeing any amount of at-bats against lefties decreased with this move.

Lowe was traded from the Rays to the Angels in a three-team deal Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe recently agreed to a one-year contract with the Rays for a modest $2.6 million to avoid arbitration, but he'll still be headed to a new home. He has struggled to stay healthy the last two seasons, combining to play in only 214 games. His performance has also dipped in that span, though he remains a solid source of power and stolen bases and could benefit from this change of scenery.