Not a ton of action last week what with the holidays and everything. Not an excuse for being a day late though, sorry about that.
#20 — Tatsuya Imai, SP (HOU)
3 years, $54 million
Multiple opt-outs included
Something of a surprise that Imai didn’t get more but this allows him some runway in the same way Murakami’s contract with the White Sox does. If he’s good, he’ll make a lot of money next year. If he’s bad, he simply won’t opt out.
#28 — Tyler Mahle, SP (SFG)
1 year, $10 million
Good move for the Giants. Mahle missed half the season but was outstanding when he was healthy. If he can maintain that success, the combination of him, Logan Webb and Robbie Ray make for a nice rotation for San Francisco at a very reasonable price. They’ve also added Adrian Houser at the backend.
#35 — Kaz Okamoto, 1B (TOR)
4 years, $60 million
Can’t really say I get this one. It’s a very reasonable payout but where is Okamoto going to play? Toronto says he’ll be a super utility player, but they already have one of those in Ernie Clement. Can’t say I get this one.
#69 — Zach Eflin, SP (BAL)
1 year, $10 million
Makes sense. Eflin’s had a lot of health issues but when healthy, he’s quite good. Solid middle-of-the-rotation depth.
#130 — Kirby Yates, RP (LAA)
1 year, $5 million
There was a real chance Yates might retire after crashing and burning in LA but he gets another shot with the other LA team. If he assumes Kenley Jansen’s previous role at closer, things get interesting.
Yates was the #22 overall free agent after his 2024 season and even got his own graphic. Relievers sure are a volatile bunch, aren’t they?
#172 — Jarred Kelenic, OF (CHW)
Minor League deal
Man, remember when Kelenic was a top prospect in the game? Feels like eons ago but he’s still just 26.
#190 — Nic Enright, RP (TOR)
2-year Minor League deal
Enright had a nice run with Cleveland but will miss the entire 2026 season, hence the two-year MiLB deal.
#208 — Alexander Canario, OF (NPB)
Terms undisclosed
#212 — Nabil Crismatt, SP (TEX)
Minor League deal
Crismatt actually did a pretty nice job as a starter for the Diamondbacks last year despite essentially never starting in the majors prior.
#220 — Josh Winckowski, RP (TOR)
2-year Minor League deal
Same story as Nic Enright except he was terrible in 2025.
#231 — Orlando Arcia, UT (MIN)
Minor League deal
Another case of “how the mighty have fallen.
Pedro Avila, RP (CLE) — 1 year, split salary
Blake Hunt, C (SDP) — Minor League deal
Jose Azocar, OF (ATL) — Minor League deal
DaShawn Keirsey Jr., OF (ATL) — Minor League deal
Nick Hernandez, RP (Athletics) — Minor League deal
Scott Effross, RP (DET) — Minor League deal