MLB Week in Review: Top 10 Stories from Feb 6–10, 2026
Trades, signings, injury updates, and camp news dominated the week. Here are the top 10 MLB stories from February 6–10, 2026—with links to our individual articles on each. Browse the marketplace to see how this week's moves might affect player values on AthX.
1. Yankees Acquire Max Schuemann from Athletics
New York added versatile infielder Max Schuemann from Oakland in exchange for Minor League right-hander Luis Burgos. Schuemann, 28, can play second, third, short, and all three outfield spots and gives the Yankees another bench option alongside Oswaldo Cabrera and Amed Rosario. Read more: Yankees acquire Max Schuemann from Athletics
2. Jonah Heim Signs 1-Year Deal with Braves
Veteran catcher Jonah Heim agreed to a one-year contract with Atlanta. He'll back up reigning NL Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin while Sean Murphy recovers from a right hip labral tear. Heim was non-tendered by the Rangers in November; he was an All-Star and Gold Glove winner in 2023. Read more: Jonah Heim, Braves agree to 1-year deal
3. Zack Wheeler Not Ready for Opening Day
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is not expected to be ready by Opening Day as he continues rehab from Sept. 23 thoracic outlet decompression surgery. Manager Rob Thomson said the timeline is six to eight months—putting a return between late March and late May. Cristopher Sánchez (NL Cy Young runner-up) is the likely Opening Day starter. Read more: Zack Wheeler not ready by Opening Day
4. Nick Martinez, Rays Agree to 1-Year Deal
Tampa Bay agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract with swingman Nick Martinez, with a mutual option for 2027. Martinez, 35, gives the Rays rotation depth and flexibility; he pitched 142 and 165 innings for the Reds in 2024 and 2025. He'll be the Rays' highest-paid player this year. Read more: Nick Martinez, Rays agree to deal
5. Chris Paddack Signs with Marlins
Miami reunited with former draft pick Chris Paddack on a one-year, $4 million deal (plus $500K in incentives). Paddack, 30, was drafted by the Marlins in 2015 and traded to the Padres for Fernando Rodney. He adds back-end rotation depth after the Marlins traded Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers earlier this offseason. Read more: Chris Paddack, Marlins agree to 1-year deal
6. Erick Fedde, White Sox Agree to 1-Year Deal
Chicago agreed to a one-year deal with veteran right-hander Erick Fedde, pending a physical. Fedde, 33, struggled as a starter with the Cardinals and Braves in 2025 but found success in relief with the Brewers down the stretch (3.38 ERA in 16 innings). He gives the White Sox a flexible arm. Read more: Erick Fedde, White Sox agree to deal
7. Twins Announce Non-Roster Invitees
Minnesota announced its full list of non-roster invitees to Spring Training, headlined by Gio Urshela and Orlando Arcia. Top prospects Walker Jenkins (No. 14 overall) and Kaelen Culpepper (No. 52) also received NRIs. Arcia will compete for the backup shortstop role behind Brooks Lee. Read more: Twins NRIs—Urshela, Arcia
8. Phillies Trying to Trade Nick Castellanos
President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said the Phillies are "doing everything we can" to trade two-time All-Star outfielder Nick Castellanos before camp. Moving Castellanos would free payroll and create roster flexibility. Dombrowski also noted that adding rotation depth remains a priority. Read more: Phillies trying to move Nick Castellanos
9. Yankees to Add Paul Goldschmidt on 1-Year, $4M Deal
New York will add first baseman Paul Goldschmidt once his one-year, $4 million contract is finalized. The move was announced in conjunction with the Schuemann trade; the Yankees designated outfielder Yanquiel Fernández for assignment and will add Goldschmidt in a corresponding move. Read more: Yankees to add Paul Goldschmidt
10. Pitchers and Catchers Report Feb 10–12
Spring Training opens this week as pitchers and catchers report to camp (Feb 10–12, depending on club). Full squads follow shortly after. Clubs will use the next several weeks to set rotations, settle position battles, and prepare for Opening Day (March 26 for the Phillies hosting the Rangers). Read more: MLB Spring Training report dates ---
Bottom Line
A busy week of trades (Schuemann, Burgos), signings (Heim, Martinez, Paddack, Fedde, Goldschmidt), injury updates (Wheeler), roster news (Twins NRIs, Phillies-Castellanos), and camp openers (pitchers and catchers). Use this week's moves to stay ahead on AthX—dynamic pricing responds to news and performance. *Sources: MLB.com, Fox Sports, transaction trackers. Fact-checked February 10, 2026.*