According to Francys Romero, six clubs have "real interest" in free agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. Last summer, the hard-throwing southpaw spent the entire campaign in the Steel City and held a solid 3.79 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP with a 98:39 BB:K ratio through 61 2/3 innings of work. He also tallied 14 saves. He posted stellar metrics under the hood with a 2.98 xERA and .165 xBA, which placed him in the top 90th and 99th percentile, respectively. He also showcased elite swing-and-miss upside with a 32.3% whiff rate and 37.1% K rate. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to where the 36-year-old signs in the offseason, as he could be a favorite to earn save opportunities given his ability to generate whiffs at an elite rate.

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, free-agent starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is drawing interest from the San Francisco Giants. Feinsand noted that with Blake Snell signing with their rival Los Angeles Dodgers, the Giants are now believed to have "significant interest" in the former Cy Young winner. The 30-year-old is widely considered to be the top starting pitcher available on the market. Last season, in his debut season in Baltimore, Burnes posted a 2.92 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP. Under the hood, he boasted an excellent 31.6% hard-hit rate, 6.7% barrel rate, and 48.8% ground ball rate, which are all significantly above the average marks. No matter where Burnes calls home in 2025, fantasy managers should view him as a high-end starting pitcher during draft season.

Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman is reportedly drawing interest from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet. While the Blue Jays have reportedly made an offer to Juan Soto, they are considered "dark horses" in that race, which could open the door for Bregman. Bregman is also represented by the Soto's agent, Scott Boras, which could also present a good opportunity for Toronto to inquire about the infielder. Earlier this offseason, Bob Nightingale of USA Today reported that Bregman could also be interested in moving to second base with his new club. Last season in Houston, the 30-year-old posted a .260/.315/.453 line with 26 home runs and three stolen bases. Bregman should still be viewed as a viable third baseman in standard formats, given his stellar eye at the plate and proven production for counting stats.

According to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner, free-agent outfielder Randal Grichuk is viewed as an "intriguing" free-agent option for the Baltimore Orioles. Kostka reported that Grichuk could be deployed in a platoon role as he performed at an elite level against southpaws last season. Facing left-handers, the 33-year-old boasted an impressive .319/.386/.528 line with six home runs and 32 RBI. However, facing right-handed pitcher, Grichuk held a modest .242/.274/.527 line. With how well Ryan O'Hearn hit right-handed pitching last season (.439 SLG/.777 OPS), Grichuk could be deployed as a great alternative option facing southpaws. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status during the offseason, as he could be a viable option in deeper five-outfielder formats, albeit in a limited role.

MLB Pipeline named outfielder Alan Roden Toronto's hitting prospect of the 2024 season. Roden, the No.12 ranked prospect in the system, opened the campaign by getting his second extended look at the Double-A ball. He performed well, hitting for a solid .267/.373/.432 line with seven home runs, 11 doubles, and a 29:34 BB:K ratio with six stolen bases. He then spent most of the second half of the summer with Triple-A Buffalo and posted a stellar .314/.406/.510 line across a 71-game stint. At the top level of the minor leagues, Roden hit nine long balls with a solid 35:41 BB:K ratio and eight swiped bags. Given his ability to adjust rather quickly to Triple-A pitching, Roden could be a strong candidate for an early season promotion to the major leagues in 2025.