Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler has signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. It has been reported recently that Soler was in search of a three-year pact on the open market and he indeed gets it in the Bay Area. The 31-year-old is coming off a big season with the Marlins in which he swatted 36 home runs alongside an 11.4% BB% and an .853 OPS across 137 games. The veteran played just 241 2/3 innings in the outfield, however, as he's likely slated for everyday reps at DH with the Giants in 2024. Nonetheless, he should remain outfield-eligible in fantasy baseball, and considering ATC is projecting 30 more home runs and 76 RBI from the slugger in 2024, his 153.10 ADP is certainly warranted.

Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst indicated that pitchers Paul Blackburn and JP Sears, along with newcomers Alex Wood and Ross Stripling, will likely top the starting rotation depth chart in 2024. It leaves the team's fifth and final rotation spot up for grabs, with rookie right-hander Joe Boyle, who impressed in his short big-league stint last year, with the potential edge entering spring training. Others vying for the spot could include Luis Medina, Joey Estes, Mitch Spence, Freddy Tarnok and Adrian Martinez. Boyle went 2-0 with four runs (three earned) allowed while walking five and fanning 15 in 16 innings over his first three starts in the majors in 2023. The 6-foot-7 hurler can reach triple digits showed command issues in the minors, but he can reach triple digits with his fastball and could be an upside matchup-based streamer in AL-only leagues in 2024.

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that third baseman/designated hitter Mark Vientos is currently in the competition for time at designated hitter this season. DJ Stewart was also listed as an in-house option for routine time at the position, although Stearns mentioned that it is not out of the question for the Mets to fill the position through an addition. The 24-year-old had a lackluster rookie season, slashing .211/.253/.367 with nine home runs and 22 RBI in 233 plate appearances while dealing with left wrist tendonitis. While Vientos can play third base, it sounds as though he will need to earn himself playing time with his bat. He did carry some prospect pedigree, so fantasy managers may want to keep an eye on his performance throughout spring.

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that he was encouraged by outfielder Starling Marte's (groin) health heading into 2024. The 35-year-old, who played just 86 games in 2023 due to a groin injury, was able to participate in winter ball in the Dominican Republic. Stearns said, "It was clear watching him play that he was healthy." Marte has been a fantasy contributor in batting average and steals throughout his career, but he has not reached at least 600 plate appearances since 2018. While he still managed to steal 24 bases in just 341 plate appearances last season, Marte's fantasy value this season will ultimately be dictated by whether he can stay healthy.

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) threw a bullpen session Monday, saying he's "ready to go" for the 2024 season, per The Athletic's Tim Britton. The 29-year-old had season-ending knee surgery last March. Regarding his off-season before spring training, Diaz said, "It was my normal off-season, I did my normal routine." While he hasn't started fielding bunts or covering the bases from the mound, it is expected that that should happen soon. It is a welcome sight for both the Mets and fantasy managers to have one of baseball's best closers back, although fantasy managers should keep an eye on any updates on Diaz's progression through spring.