"Astros 40-man roster move incoming: The Astros are reportedly signing right-hander to a major league deal, bringing him over from the Korea Baseball Organization. The Astros have a full 40-man roster, so they'll need to make a move in order to accommodate their new signing. The most common way to accomplish that is simply by designating a player for assignment, but it's also possible Houston could look to work out a trade that clears 40-man roster space instead."
"Fairbanks next to move? Former Rays right-hander Pete Fairbanks was a somewhat unexpected addition to this year's free agent market after the Rays declined their $11MM club option on his services for the 2026 season. He's garnered plenty of interest in the weeks since then, with the Tigers, Marlins, and Blue Jays among a number of teams known to be involved in his market on at least some level. The relief market has gotten moving faster than the rest of this winter's free agent class, with names such as Raisel Iglesias, Devin Williams, Ryan Helsley and Phil Maton having already come off the board on notable contracts."
"What's next for the Jays? The Blue Jays reportedly reached an agreement with right-hander yesterday, and in doing so added a second starter to a rotation that already brought in Dylan Cease earlier this winter. With Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, and Jose Berrios already in place from last year plus top prospect Trey Yesavage and depth options like , Yariel Rodriguez, and Bowden Francis, the addition of Ponce creates a glut of rotation options. Perhaps a pivot to the trade market could make some sense to leverage that depth, though it's also worth no"
The Astros intend to add a KBO right-hander to a major-league deal and must clear a 40-man roster spot, likely via designation for assignment or a trade; Jake Meyers and Jesus Sanchez are receiving trade interest that could facilitate a larger move. Pete Fairbanks reached free agency after the Rays declined his $11 million club option for 2026 and has drawn interest from multiple clubs including the Tigers, Marlins, and Blue Jays amid an active relief market. The Blue Jays added another starter to an already deep rotation featuring Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Jose Berrios, prospect Trey Yesavage, and other depth options, creating tradeable surplus.
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