Los Baltimore Orioles They reinforced their rotation by re-sign right-hander Zach Eflin with a one-year, $10 million dealwhile the Miami Marlins They closed the signing of the reliever Pete Fairbanks by US$13 million and the Chicago Cubs They continued to remodel their relief with the addition of Hunter Harvey. In the National League, the Cincinnati Reds They also added depth by agreeing with the outfielder JJ Bleday.
Orioles: Eflin returns for US$10 million and one year
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Baltimore brought back Zach Eflin (31 years old)who had arrived via trade from Tampa Bay during the 2024 season. Although he pitched well in the final stretch that year, his 2025 was marked by injuriesending 6-5 with a 5.93 ERA and out of action at the end due to back discomfort.
The contract establishes US$5 million in 2026 plus one US$3 million signing bonus. It also includes a mutual option of US$25 million for 2027 or one US$2 million purchasewith climbers according to openings in 2026: +US$1 million (15), +US$1.5 million (20) y +US$2.5 million (25). In practice, the agreement could lead to a win up to US$15 million for one season.
Baltimore has been active after a disappointing 2025, at sign slugger Pete Alonso and reliever Ryan Helsleyin addition to acquiring via exchange Andrew Kittredgethe gardener Taylor Ward and the right Shane Baz.
Marlins: Fairbanks for $13 million, with appearance bonuses
Miami finalized a pact one year and US$13 million with the right reliever Pete Fairbanks (32): US$1 million signing bonus y US$12 million salarywith the possibility of adding US$1 million in incentives by presentations (30, 40, 50 and 60 games). If it is changed, you will receive a one-time allocation bonus of US$500,000 paid for the equipment that acquires it.
Fairbanks is coming off a high-volume course with Tampa Bay: 61 appearances (personal record), 2.83 ERAbrand of 4-5 y 27 saved in 32 opportunities. The Rays declined an option US$11 millionpaying a US$1 million buyoutwhich left him available in free agency.
Cubs: Hunter Harvey agrees to one-year deal
The Cubs agreed to a one year contract con Hunter Harvey (31)a movement that is part of the reconstruction of their bullpen. Harvey pitched little in 2025 due to injuries with Kansas City, but when he was healthy he worked 12 gamescon 11 strikeouts in 10.2 scoreless innings.
Chicago has added arms like Phil Maton, Hoby Milner and Jacob Webby retained Caleb Thielbarlooking to sustain their return to the postseason.
Reds: JJ Bleday for $1.4 million; Dane Myers also arrives
Cincinnati agreed one year and US$1.4 million with the gardener JJ Bleday (28)who batted .212 with 14 home runs and 39 RBIs in 2025 with the Athletics (after a 2024 .243, 20 HR y 60 RBI). In addition, the Reds acquired the outfielder Dane Myers from Miami in exchange for the minor league Ethan O’Donnell.
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