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B. Moss - DH

Update: Royals will sign Brandon Moss to a two-year contract worth $12 million.

Moss figures to be a nice movable piece for the Royals, who can platoon and play some DH. The veteran did hit 28 home runs in 2016, but his .225/.300/.484 line made it a costly 28 for owners. He could be a late round target in deeper leagues and monoleagues since he figures to see regular at bats.

Added Jan 29 1:10 pm (EST)

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B. Moss - DH

Royals and Brandon Moss are close on a contract agreement.

Last season Moss played in 128 games where he played 64 at first base and 72 in the outfield. He batted .225 with 28 home runs and 67 RBIs. Moss is 33 years old and made $8.25 million a season ago.

Added Jan 29 12:42 pm (EST)

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E. Butler - RP

Rockies have designated Eddie Butler for assignment.

Last season with the Rockies, Butler was a little disappointing. He had an ERA of 6.96 in 54 1/3 innings. He made nine starts and three relief appearances before being sent down to Triple -A.

Added Jan 28 10:43 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/MLBRosterMoves/status/825367439374376961

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J. Hwang - 3B

Giants have signed Jae-gyun Hwang to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.

The 29-year-old was an absolute beast in the Korean Baseball Organization last season. He had a batting average of .330 with 26 home runs, 104 RBIs, and 24 stolen bases. He will make $1.5 million and if he has a solid spring he could earn a roster spot on the Giants opening day roster.

Added Jan 28 9:58 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/SFGiants/status/824322150966251520

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G. Holland - RP

Greg Holland has passed his physical making his one-year deal with Colorado official.

With the deal being official, Holland gets a guaranteed $7 million with the Rockies. The deal also includes non-closing incentives which make the total $10 million. Holland is coming off of Tommy John surgery and if he isn't ready by the start of the season then expect Adam Ottavino to close comes until Holland is ready to return.

Added Jan 28 9:06 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/825223506912768000

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Z. Rosscup - RP

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Cubs announced Zac Rosscup as a non-roster invitee to major league spring training.

Rosscup pitched in 2015 for the Cubs, going 2-1 with a 4.39 ERA over 33 games out of the bullpen. He will be competing for a bullpen role come Spring Training.

Added Jan 27 10:28 pm (EST)

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I. Davis - 1B

Dodgers signed Ike Davis to a minor league contract.

Davis was once a promising power hitting prospect for the Mets but his days as a fantasy contributor are likely long gone unless he finds his power stroke against right handed pitching again.

Added Jan 27 10:25 pm (EST)

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K. Medlen - SP

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Kris Medlen has signed a minor league deal with the Braves.

In 2012-13, Medlen enjoyed his finest stretch as a pro, and it happened to come in Braves uniform. While it is unreasonable to expect those numbers, Medlen could work his way back to the majors, but does not figure to be much of a contributor. Since having two Tommy John surgeries, he has yet to find that old form.

Added Jan 27 8:28 pm (EST)

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I. Davis - 1B

Dodgers signed Ike Davis to a minor league contract.

Davis, who hit 32 home runs for the Mets back in 2012, has struggled mightily in his past four seasons as he's played a total of 82 Major League games since 2014. He last played for the Yankees where he made 15 plate appearances in 2016. He is unlikely to make the Dodgers roster at any point this season but stranger things have happened. He'd have to really show the team's staff that he's recaptured his swing that he had back in the early 2010s with the Mets.

Added Jan 27 5:36 pm (EST)

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K. Medlen - SP

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Braves will bring back Kris Medlen on a Minor League deal.

Medlen, who pitched with the Braves from 2009-2013, will be signed by Atlanta to a minor league deal in the near future. Medlen ended up having Tommy John surgery back in 2014 and missed the entire season and he also struggled with rotator cuff issues last season with the Royals. Over the past three seasons, Medlen has pitched in just 21 games at the Major League level. He's shown the ability to be a key contributor as a starter if he can stay healthy, and the Braves have decided to roll the dice on bringing him back into the fold. This represents a great low-risk, high-reward move for Atlanta.

Added Jan 27 3:39 pm (EST)

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J. Aguilar - 1B

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Indians have designated Jesus Aguilar for assignment.

Aguilar had a fairly lackluster 2016 in Triple-A and saw just six plate appearances while getting in nine games for the Indians. The team will now have 10 days to move him or Aguilar can accept an assignment to the minors.

Added Jan 27 9:08 am (EST)

https://twitter.com/MLBRosterMoves/status/824702703339130880

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R. Shaffer - 3B

Richie Shaffer was claimed off waivers by the Indians.

Since being a first round pick by the Rays in 2012, Shaffer has failed to impress at the Major-League level. His career .213 average is evidence of that, and he is not a favorite to make the Indians roster for Opening Day. That is if he sticks on their roster that long.

Added Jan 26 9:05 pm (EST)

https://twitter.com/hoynsie/status/824702743050850308

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R. Odor - 2B

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Rougned Odor homered twice and drove in four runs on Sunday, leading the Rangers to an 8-4 victory over the Astros.

Odor blasted a three-run homer off of Chase De Jong in the fourth inning, turning a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 lead for the Rangers. He then victimized Nivaldo Rodriguez for a solo shot in the fifth inning, extending their lead to 7-3. With his 2-for-3 effort on Sunday he wraps up a disappointing 2020 season hitting .167/.209/.413 with 10 homers and 30 RBI.

Added Yesterday 9:17 pm (EST)

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L. Taveras - CF

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Leody Taveras went 2-for-5 and drove in a pair of runs on Sunday, helping to lead the Rangers to victory over the Astros.

The 22-year-old delivered a two-run single in the fourth inning to extend the Rangers' lead to 6-3. He also reached on a bunt single in the seventh inning, then proceeded to swipe second and third base before scoring on a throwing error. With the two-hit effort, Taveras finishes his rookie campaign hitting .227/.308/.395 with four homers, six RBI and eight stolen bases in 33 games.

Added Yesterday 9:16 pm (EST)

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S. Huff - C

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Sam Huff went 1-for-3 and drove in a run on Sunday as the Rangers topped the Astros in their season finale.

The rookie backstop got the Rangers on the board with an RBI single in the second inning. He then walked and came around to score on a RBI single by Leody Taveras in the fourth inning. The 22-year-old backstop certainly made the most of his opportunity this season, slashing .355/.394/.742 with three homers and four RBI In 31 at-bats.

Added Yesterday 9:16 pm (EST)

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J. Lyles - SP

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Jordan Lyles lasted just three innings in a no-decision against the Astros on Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and a pair of walks.

The 29-year-old hurler struck out four on the afternoon. Two of the three runs scored against him came on solo home runs -- one by Jose Altuve in the first and the second by Carlos Correa in the fourth. Lyles finishes a miserable 2020 season with a 7.02 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 36/23 K/BB ratio across 57 2/3 innings. He remains under contract for one more season with the Rangers at $8 million.

Added Yesterday 9:16 pm (EST)

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J. Altuve - 2B

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Jose Altuve belted a solo home run as the Astros fell to the Rangers in Sunday's regular season finale.

Altuve tagged Rangers starter Jordan Lyles for his solo shot in the opening inning. He also drew a walk in the game, finishing the day 1-for-2 with a pair of runs scored. The 30-year-old had an extremely disappointing season at the plate, slashing .219/.286/.344 with five homers, 18 RBI and two stolen bases in 48 games.

Added Yesterday 9:16 pm (EST)

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C. De Jong - RP

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Chase De Jong struggled in Sunday's loss to the Rangers, allowing six runs on six hits over his 3 2/3 innings of work.

The right-hander piled up six strikeouts on the afternoon while walking two. He had allowed just one run -- an RBI single to Sam Huff -- through the first three innings, but things fell apart for him in the fourth. There, Rougned Odor clubbed a three-run homer and Leody Tavares added a two-run single. To say that De Jong has struggled this season would be a major understatement, as he posted a miserable 14.73 ERA and 2.18 WHIP over 7 1/3 innings.

Added Yesterday 9:16 pm (EST)

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T. Turner - SS

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Trea Turner blasted a grand slam and drove in seven runs on Sunday as the Nationals throttled the Mets 15-5 in their season finale.

Turner came through with a go-ahead two-run single off of Seth Lugo in the second inning to give the Nationals a 5-3 lead. They would never trail again. He then clobbered a grand slam off of Steven Matz the following inning, putting the game out of reach at 11-3. He had an opportunity to hit a second grand slam in the sixth inning, but wound up taking a bases loaded walk. The 27-year-old had a tremendous season, slashing .335/.394/.588 with 12 homers, 41 RBI and 12 stolen bases. He's locked in as a first round pick in all fantasy formats heading into 2021.

Added Yesterday 8:39 pm (EST)

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A. Stevenson - LF

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Andrew Stevenson had another monster day at the dish in Sunday's victory over the Mets, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, three runs scored and three RBI.

Stevenson also drew a pair of walks, reaching base safely in four of his five plate appearances. He came through with a game-tying two-run double off of Seth Lugo in the second inning then came around to score on an RBI single by Trea Turner. Stevenson then plated a run with a bases loaded walk in the third inning. The 26-year-old made quite an impression during the last few weeks, slashing a robust .366/.447/.732 with two homers, 12 RBI and two stolen bases in 41 at-bats.

Added Yesterday 8:39 pm (EST)

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