2027 fantasy baseball news from around the league, a Grok Bot integration
Notes — Nov. 12–13 (since the Nov. 12 morning digest)
1. Tarik Skubal – Free agent
What changed: Mark Feinsand of MLB.com writes that the biggest takeaway from the GM Meetings is that nearly everyone in the game expects Skubal to sign with the Mets. "I don't know who else is really even in the conversation," one NL executive said. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports Skubal will sign this month, before the Dec. 1 lockout, and that six teams are lined up to meet with him in Orange County next week: the Mets, Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays and two unknown clubs. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports Scott Boras has made it clear that offers need to exceed $325 million. A source told Feinsand the Padres are more likely to spread their money across two or three pitchers than make one huge splash.
2. Aidan Miller – Phillies
What changed: Nightengale reports the Phillies have told several agents they don't believe Miller will be ready to be an everyday player at the start of next season and that he needs more time in the minors. That is more cautious than Dave Dombrowski's public comment on Nov. 10 that Miller has "a heck of a chance to make our club in the spring." Todd Zolecki of MLB.com wrote this week that Miller is likely to open at third base, so treat the Opening Day picture as unsettled.
3. Evan Phillips – Braves
Phillips signed a three-year, $35 million deal with Atlanta: $11 million in 2027 and 2028, then $13 million in 2029 (Mark Bowman, MLB.com). Bowman writes that if Raisel Iglesias returns, the closer's job could go to Iglesias or Robert Suarez. Phillips, Suarez, Dylan Lee and Ray Kerr are the late-inning group if Didier Fuentes wins a rotation job. In 26 innings after his May 2025 Tommy John surgery, Phillips averaged 96.9 mph on his four-seamer with a 31.1% strikeout rate.
4. Shane McClanahan – Rays
Nightengale reports the Rays plan to keep Drew Rasmussen, but could trade McClanahan or Ryan Pepiot to make room for bringing back free agent Nick Martinez.
5. George Kirby – Mariners
What changed: Jerry Dipoto said other teams have already called about Seattle's starters, and that "it'll take a lot for us to move one" but the Mariners "have to be open" if it gets them a hitter they couldn't otherwise land (Martín Gallegos, MLB.com). Nightengale reports the Mariners are expected to trade a starter such as Kirby or Emerson Hancock for a position player. Ryan Sloan is off limits. Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports Seiya Suzuki is the club's top free-agent target. Colt Emerson is penciled in at shortstop, and third base is the more likely spot to be filled from outside.
6. Royce Lewis – Twins
Jeremy Zoll left open the possibility that second base becomes Lewis' main position. "If [Lewis] gets more time at second base, that's probably somewhere that could really suit him over the medium term," Zoll said (Matthew Leach, MLB.com). That could move Kody Clemens to first base or into a super-utility role, which would leave room to add a first baseman. Zoll also said Minnesota wants to add an impact bat with Ryan Jeffers and Josh Bell both free agents.
7. Connor Prielipp – Twins
Zoll said the Twins are "a lot closer to treating him as a traditional starter" in 2027 after handling him very carefully this year, though extra days of rest will probably still be built in (MLB.com).
8. Spencer Miles – Blue Jays
What changed: Toronto hasn't finalized Miles' role after his 95 2/3-inning rookie season. "We want him to prepare to be able to throw more innings," Ross Atkins said, adding that the club would like to "decrease volatility and increase workload" but could still move him between starting and relief (Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet). Keegan Matheson of MLB.com writes that Cody Ponce is unlikely to throw 180 innings coming back from knee surgery, so Miles and Ponce could end up covering one rotation spot between them.
9. Joey Cantillo – Guardians
Cantillo will prepare as a starter this winter after command problems pushed him into relief behind Daniel Espino in September (Tim Stebbins, MLB.com). Slade Cecconi will build his workload back up after moving to the bullpen. Cleveland hasn't decided whether Espino will start or relieve after two shoulder surgeries. "We're looking to add starting pitching. We need more," Chris Antonetti said.
10. Tekoah Roby – Cardinals
"He looked like a big league starting pitcher out there," Chaim Bloom said of Roby's Arizona Fall League work: 13 strikeouts and one walk in 9 2/3 innings, with his four-seamer averaging 97 mph in his debut (Derrick Goold, St. Louis Post-Dispatch). The Cardinals believe Roby, back from elbow surgery, will debut in 2027. How they build him up and how many innings to expect will depend on his spring and how he feels during the season.
11. Corey Seager – Rangers
What changed: Heyman reports the Yankees have talked with Texas about Seager, and that the Rangers have "gotten trade hits" on Seager, Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi (via MLB.com and MLB Trade Rumors). MLB Trade Rumors notes that Seager has five years and $155 million left on his contract.
12. Orioles infielders – Orioles
Mike Elias said the Orioles have asked some of their infielders to get ready for outfield work this winter and into spring training so they can play more. Manager Craig Albernaz is leading those conversations (Andy Kostka, Baltimore Banner). Elias wouldn't say which players. Kostka lists Coby Mayo, Blaze Alexander, Jordan Westburg and Christian Encarnacion-Strand as third-base options alone. Elias added that teams are asking about his infielders and he isn't ruling out a trade.
13. Gunnar Henderson – Orioles
Teams are checking on Henderson, but Baltimore intends to keep him. Elias said Henderson has "some tweaks that he's identified that we should see him make" (Roch Kubatko, MASN). Elias also said Kyle Bradish (sports hernia) and Cade Povich (elbow) are projected to be ready on time for spring training.
14. William Contreras – Brewers
Nightengale reports the Brewers are telling teams Contreras is staying put and that they'd love to sign him to an extension. They are listening to offers on closer Trevor Megill. Matt Arnold said of Contreras, "I don't think we win this championship without William Contreras" (Adam McCalvy, MLB.com).
15. Jarren Duran – Red Sox
What changed: "Very available. They're looking to move him," one NL evaluator told Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, though Red Sox officials have downplayed any need to move him. Nightengale reports rival teams would be stunned if Boston doesn't trade Duran this winter. Pete Abraham of the Globe reports the Red Sox have reached out to Seiya Suzuki (via MLB Trade Rumors).
16. Jazz Chisholm Jr. – Free agent
Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports 11 teams have talked with Chisholm's representatives, with in-person meetings starting next week. Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports Chisholm is open to moving around the field, including the outfield. The Blue Jays met with his representatives Wednesday.
17. Luis Campusano – Padres
Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Campusano or Freddy Fermin will "almost certainly" be traded. Some in the organization think Campusano could be a DH. A.J. Preller said Ethan Salas "is going to have to come in and continue to earn" a bigger role. Acee's sources say the Padres expect a top-10 payroll. Gavin Sheets could be non-tendered if San Diego signs a big outfield or first base bat.
Source: sandiegouniontribune.com
18. Kyle Stowers – Marlins
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports the Marlins have gotten the most trade calls on Otto Lopez, Xavier Edwards and Stowers. They would want "a ton" for Lopez or Edwards, but they are open to considering offers for Stowers, who had three hamstring injuries and an abdominal strain in 2026. Miami has explored Dustin May and Alex Vesia and wants a backup catcher behind Joe Mack and Agustín Ramírez.
19. David Bednar – Free agent
Brian Cashman said he isn't afraid to spend big on a reliever. "Hopefully we find a way to keep him," he said of Bednar, who Greg Joyce of the New York Post writes is more likely than not to turn down the Yankees' $23.15 million qualifying offer before Tuesday's deadline. Cashman called the bullpen "probably our biggest need," and Brent Headrick is the only full-time member of the 2026 bullpen guaranteed to return.
20. Jurickson Profar – Braves
Alex Anthopoulos said no decision has been made on Profar and it might not be settled until the end of spring training (Bowman, MLB.com). Profar is owed $15 million in 2027 and was hitting .315 in the Venezuelan Winter League through Wednesday. If the season started today, Mike Yastrzemski would be Atlanta's main left fielder.
21. Kevin McGonigle – Tigers
The AL Rookie of the Year said his main offseason focus is arm strength and defense. After two weeks off and weight-room work, he said he would pick up a bat and get back in the cage on Monday (MLB.com). Scott Harris left McGonigle's position open. Second base is also open with Gleyber Torres a free agent.
22. Logan Webb – Giants
Nightengale reports the Giants won't trade Webb no matter how many teams ask. San Francisco wants at least two free-agent starters but considers Skubal's price too high.
23. Addison Barger – Blue Jays
Atkins brought up Barger, who is recovering from elbow surgery, as a possible center fielder this week (MLB Trade Rumors, via Sportsnet). Nicholson-Smith reports Davis Schneider is drawing trade interest, Josh Smith played his way into Toronto's 2027 plans, and the club is high on Brandon Valenzuela.
24. Shota Imanaga – Free agent
What changed: Morosi reports the Tigers are showing interest in Imanaga, among other free-agent starters.
25. Kaima Taira – Seibu Lions (NPB)
Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reports the White Sox and Cubs both want Taira. Like other posted NPB players, he must sign before a Dec. 1 lockout.
26. Jonathan Loáisiga – Free agent
Heyman reports the Yankees, Mets and Blue Jays are among many teams interested in Loáisiga after he posted a 2.42 ERA in 2026. Nightengale writes he may get a multiyear major league deal after signing a minor league contract last spring.
27. Alec Bohm – Free agent
What changed: Nightengale reports Bohm met with both the Yankees and Mets in Las Vegas.
28. Teoscar Hernández – Dodgers
The Dodgers are expected to get trade interest in Hernández, who is owed $14.5 million in 2027 and has a $15 million option for 2028. Brandon Gomes said, "We feel really good about our team as is and certainly don't feel compelled to do anything" (Jack Harris, California Post, via MLB Trade Rumors).
29. Tyler Freeman – Braves
Freeman signed a minor league deal with a spring training invitation from Atlanta. He had back surgery in October but says he "feels great" and could be ready for games by the end of March (Thomas Harding, MLB.com).
30. Jeferson Quero – Brewers
Matt Trueblood of Brewer Fanatic reports the Brewers will get a fourth option year on Quero for 2027, which makes him easier to keep on the 40-man roster (via MLB Trade Rumors).
31. 40-man roster deadline – League
Teams must set 40-man rosters by 6 p.m. ET Tuesday or expose players to the Rule 5 Draft (MLB Pipeline). Top 100 prospects who need to be added are Christian Zazueta (Dodgers), Travis Sykora and Jarlin Susana (Nationals), Jefferson Rojas (Mets), Demetrio Crisantes (Diamondbacks), Josue Briceño (Tigers), Nolan Perry (Blue Jays) and Bryan Rincon (Phillies). Jackson says there is sentiment within the Marlins to protect Brayden Taylor and Karson Milbrandt.
32. Jarlin Susana – Nationals
In an Arizona Fall League quarterfinal, Susana threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings with five strikeouts. Twenty-nine of his pitches were 100 mph or harder, and he topped out at 102.3. Four of the strikeouts came on his sweeper, which MLB Pipeline grades a 70 (MLB Pipeline).
33. Reinold Navarro – Pirates
The 20-year-old left-hander struck out 39.5% of hitters but walked 20.5% across Low-A and High-A in 2026 (Jason Mackey, MLB.com). Pirates player development director Michael Chernow said there is "real, objective signal" that Navarro's strike-throwing is improving. Navarro is expected to return to High-A Greensboro in 2027.
34. Miguel Mendez – Giants
The Giants' No. 16 prospect, acquired from the Padres in the Robbie Ray trade, ended his Fall League with four no-hit innings and six strikeouts in a playoff game. He reached 99.6 mph, and hitters put his slider in play only four times all fall, all outs (MLB Pipeline).
35. Ja-Wook Koo – Samsung Lions (KBO)
The Korean Series MVP, who turns 34 in February, has hired Mako Sports to look into a move to MLB (Feinsand). Koo hit .371/.458/.581 and won the KBO batting title. He isn't subject to the posting system.
36. Antonio Gomez – Yankees
The former catcher had internal brace surgery after four pro outings in 2025 and came back in August. In the Fall League he averaged 98 mph on his four-seamer and topped out at 101, but walked eight and struck out seven in eight innings. MLB Pipeline calls him a possible bullpen weapon who will need time.
Recent notes (published Nov. 11–12, before the last digest's cutoff)
37. Kevin Alcántara – Cubs
(Nov. 11) Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune notes that Alcántara is out of minor league options. He is part of a possible corner-outfield mix with Pedro Ramírez and Matt Shaw, plus a veteran platoon partner.
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