With the holidays behind us, the hot stove is burning bright again. Where can you turn for guidance amid this dizzying whirlwind? Right here is where. Chris Towers and I will be making the Offseason Tracker our home base for the next few weeks, churning out content as the news warrants. Here, you’ll get a breakdown of all the moves that matter for Fantasy Baseball without all the fluff. (OK, maybe a little fluff.)

Nolan Arenado trade to the Diamondbacks

The Cardinals finally found a taker for Arenado, who famously exercised his no-trade clause last offseason to veto a move to the Astros. Arenado’s decline continued in 2025, and I’m not sure Arizona is the kind of landing spot that seems likely to slow that down – Arenado’s pull-heavy swing would benefit best from a park with a short fence down the left field line. While Chase Field’s left field dimensions are a bit friendlier than St. Louis’, it’s only by less than 10 feet…

Translation: The Cardinals traded Arenado to the Diamondbacks due to continued decline in performance. The success of this move for Arenado depends on whether the new ballpark suits his style of play.

Alex Bregman signs with Cubs

Thus far in his career, Bregman has had the good fortune of playing in two venues that favored right-handed power: Daikin Park and Fenway Park. Now, he’ll get to test his skills in a different environment. How his performance translates will be evaluated against other players with similar experiences…

Translation: Bregman signs with the Cubs aiming to replicate his past success in a new setting, providing an interesting case study for his outputs.

Edward Cabrera traded to Cubs

Cabrera was among the most exciting pitchers on the market, ready to provide crucial depth to the Cubs’ rotation, especially with Steele recovering from surgery…

Translation: The Cubs acquired Cabrera to enhance their pitching lineup while Steele is on recovery, indicating a move towards bolstering their rotation for the new season.