The Opener: Giants, DFA Resolutions, MLBTR Chat
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The Opener: Giants, DFA Resolutions, MLBTR Chat
"Yesterday, the Giants officially announced their signing of right-hander Tyler Mahle. One more piece of the puzzle has to be put into place before Mahle's deal can become official, however: creating a 40-man roster spot for the righty. San Francisco's roster is currently at capacity, which means one player will need to be removed in order to make room for Mahle."
"DFA resolutions on the horizon: Yesterday saw a pair of players who had been stranded in DFA limbo over the holidays find a new team, as both Joey Wiemer ( Nationals) and Jhonkensy Noel ( Orioles) were claimed off waivers by new clubs. There are still several unresolved DFAs from over the holidays, however, and each of them figures to reach a conclusion in the coming days."
"MLBTR chat today: With the start of the 2026, we're now just over a month away from spring training. The offseason is more than half over at this point both in terms of the calendar and impact free agents on the board, with 30 of MLBTR's Top 50 free agents having signed already. Still, plenty of questions about this offseason remain. Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, and Framber Valdez are among the number of top-flight free agents still available, w"
The Giants signed right-hander Tyler Mahle but must create a 40-man roster spot before the deal becomes official, requiring a DFA, release, or trade to open space. Several players who were in DFA limbo over the holidays have recently been claimed, though multiple unresolved DFAs remain and are expected to be resolved in the coming days. The offseason is past its midpoint with many top free agents signed, yet several high-profile players including Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, and Framber Valdez remain available as spring training approaches.
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