The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1459 – More Hot Stove!

by Justin Mason

January 4, 2026

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PAUL DEJONG!!! (Yankees MILB deal) 2:33
Willson Contreras traded to the Red Sox 5:19
- Hunter Dobbins to the Cardinals 11:30
Paul Blackburn to the Yankees 18:15
Jeff McNeil traded to the Athletics 19:21
Ryan O’Hearn to the Pirates 22:41
Pete Fairbanks to the Marlins 29:11
JJ Bleday to the Reds 33:21
- Dane Myers traded to the Reds 34:22
Zach Eflin back to the Orioles 39:00
Esteury Ruiz traded to the Marlins 42:35
- Eric Wagaman DFA’d and then traded to the Twins 47:00
Kirby Yates to the Angels 51:05
Jarred Kelenic signs minor league deal with the White Sox 56:15
Tyler Mahle signs with the Giants 58:25
Tatsuya Imai signs with the Astros 101:45
Kazuma Okamoto signs with the Blue Jays 106:00

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Approximately 77 minutes of joyous analysis.