P.J. Higgins
C/1B FA
Tue 1/13/26 2:45 PM

The Reds re-signed Higgins to a minor-league contract Dec. 17.
EDGE Analysis
Higgins slashed .240/.300/.345 with seven homers in 111 games with Triple-A Louisville in 2025 and is likely headed back there to start the 2026 season. The catcher last reached the majors in 2022.

Brandon Leibrandt
RP FA
Tue 1/13/26 2:42 PM

The Reds signed Leibrandt to a minor-league contract Dec. 27.
EDGE Analysis
Leibrandt got into two games with the Reds in 2024 before splitting the 2025 season between Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees organization and the CTBC Brothers Baseball Club of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. The southpaw is likely ticketed for the Triple-A Louisville rotation to begin the 2026 season.

OUTJosh Staumont
RP FA
Tue 1/13/26 2:32 PM

The Reds re-signed Staumont (undisclosed) to a minor-league contract Dec. 30.
EDGE Analysis
Staumont signed a minor-league deal with the Reds last offseason but wound up missing the entire season with an undisclosed injury. It's unclear what his current health status is. Staumont posted a 3.70 ERA but an ugly 18:14 K:BB over 24.1 innings for the Twins in 2024.

Tristin English
1B FA
Tue 1/13/26 2:26 PM

Atlanta signed English to a minor-league contract Dec. 22.
EDGE Analysis
English reached the big leagues for the first time at age 28 for the Diamondbacks in 2025, going 2-for-22 at the plate in seven tilts. He can play both corner-infield spots as well as left field and will likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Gwinnett.

Bryan Lavastida
C FA
Tue 1/13/26 2:22 PM

The Athletics re-signed Lavastida to a minor-league contract Dec. 18.
EDGE Analysis
Lavastida split the 2025 season between the Astros and Athletics minor-league systems, hitting .279/.362/.438 with 10 homers in 89 games. The 27-year-old's only major-league experience came back in 2022, and he is merely organizational depth for the A's.

Brooks Kriske
RP FA
Tue 1/13/26 2:15 PM

The Athletics signed Kriske to a minor-league contract Dec. 12.
EDGE Analysis
Kriske made 16 relief appearances between the Cubs and Twins this past season, posting a 7.50 ERA and 18:15 K:BB across 18 frames. Slated to turn 32 in February, Kriske will give the A's some experienced relief depth.

OUTShawn Dubin
RP BAL
Tue 1/13/26 2:12 PM

The Diamondbacks signed Dubin (elbow) to a minor-league contract Dec. 19.
EDGE Analysis
Dubin made 30 appearances between the Astros and Orioles in 2025, collecting a 5.08 ERA and 28:11 K:BB over 33.2 frames. The 30-year-old finished the year on the injured list with right elbow discomfort, and it's unclear whether he will have any restrictions at the beginning of spring training.

Ryan Fitzgerald
2B/SS/3B LAD
Tue 1/13/26 2:07 PM

The Dodgers designated Fitzgerald for assignment Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Andy Ibanez, whose signing was made official Tuesday. Fitzgerald was a waiver claim of the Dodgers last week and will now be available again for other clubs to claim. He slashed .196/.302/.457 with four home runs in 24 games for the Twins in 2025.

Nolan Arenado
3B ARI
Tue 1/13/26 12:42 PM

The Diamondbacks acquired Arenado and cash considerations from the Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for Jack Martinez, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
EDGE Analysis
Arenado has agreed to waive his no-trade clause in order to facilitate a deal, and the Cardinals are expected to cover all but $11 million of what remains on the veteran third baseman's contract through 2027. An eight-time All-Star, Arenado has been in a steady decline offensively, having slashed .237/.289/.377 with 12 home runs over 107 contests in the 2025 regular season. He missed time with a shoulder issue, but Arenado finished the season healthy. Arenado -- who turns 35 in April -- will take over at third base in Arizona, which could push Jordan Lawlar to the outfield and Blaze Alexander to a utility role.

OUTJonathan Loáisiga
RP NYY
Tue 1/13/26 12:28 PM

The Diamondbacks signed Loaisiga (elbow) to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Loaisiga dealt with injuries again in 2025, posting a 4.25 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB across 29.2 innings for the Yankees before his season ended prematurely due to a flexor strain. The expectation is that the righty will be ready for spring training, and Loasiga has flashed enough upside when on the bump that he'll have a good shot to win a roster spot if he can avoid another injury.