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The MLB offseason can sometimes move at a painfully slow pace, but if history is any indication, December will be the busiest month — thanks in part to the Winter Meetings, which can sometimes lead to a flurry of player movement.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe annual congregation of executives, managers, free agents and, of course, agents takes place in Orlando this year, and there is plenty of business to get done.
Names such as Dylan Cease, Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz are already off the board and headed to new teams. Meanwhile, a number of big names remain unsigned or involved in trade rumors.
Speaking of the trade market, things on that front could be worth watching more closely in the coming days. While a Tarik Skubal trade doesn’t seem imminent or even particularly likely this offseason, Ketel Marte, MacKenzie Gore and Jarren Duran are among the names who have surfaced in rumors.
The Sporting News is tracking all of the latest buzz below, from rumors to signings and trades. Follow along with the latest updates.
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Yankees acquire Marlins SP Ryan Weathers for prospects
Date: Jan. 13
Source: Jack Curry
New York is sending Miami prospects Dillon Lewis, Brendan Jones, Dylan Jasso and Juan Matheus in return. Weathers is 26 years old and has an ERA under 4.00 in the last two seasons, but he has battled injuries with only 70 appearances in the last five seasons.
Diamondbacks trade for Arenado from Cardinals
Date: Jan. 13
Source: Jeff Passan
The Cardinals are trading Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks. The third baseman waived his no trade clause for the move. St. Louis is getting back RHP Jack Martinez who was an eighth round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft by Arizona. The Cardinals will also eat $31 million of the $42 million still owed to Arenado.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDiamondbacks pushing to acquire Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado
Date: Jan. 13
Source: Katie Woo, The Athletic
Woo reports that the Diamondbacks are in serious discussions to acquire third baseman Nolan Arenado. Arizona's third baseman from 2025, Eugenio Suarez, is a free agent. Arenado has a no-trade clause, per Spotrac, so would have to approve any potential deal.
Giants pushing to acquire second baseman
Date: Jan. 13
Source: Jeff Passan
The Giants are reportedly "aggressively pursuing" a second baseman. Their interest has primarily been in Nico Hoerner of the Cubs and Brendan Donovan of the Cardinals.
Christian Koss and Tyler Fitzgerald split time at second base in 2025. The addition of either Hoerner or Donovan would add to an infield of Matt Chapman, Rafael Devers and Willy Adames.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCubs sign Alex Bregman to 5-year deal
Date: Jan. 10
Source: Jeff Passan
The full deal is for five-years and $175 million, with no opt-outs, as Bregman becomes the biggest Cubs addition this offseason. Bregman had been linked to the Red Sox and Diamondbacks, but Chicago lands the third baseman to seemingly replace Kyle Tucker.
D-Backs won't trade Ketel Marte
Date: Jan. 9
Source: Ken Rosenthal
Marte has been at the center of trade discussions all offseason, but Arizona decided to keep him for 2026. Marte will reach 10-5 rights this year, giving him the chance to veto a trade to any time, not just those on his five-team no-trade list.
Yankees offering Cody Bellinger $30 million AAV, Bellinger wants 7 years
Date: Jan. 8
Source: Brendan Kuty
The Yankees appear to be holding firm on their offer for Bellinger, but Scott Boras is holding out hope that a team will offer seven years for his client. Bellinger's market also impacts Kyle Tucker's market, as it's possible Bellinger is waiting for Tucker to sign before making a decision. New York still views Bellinger as their top winter target, per Jon Heyman.
Phillies to meet with Bo Bichette
Date: Jan. 8
Source: Matt Gelb
Bichette will meet with the Phillies in the coming days, a sign that his market is starting to move. If Philadelphia signs Bichette, Gelb reports it would likely mean they move on from J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm in the process.
Cubs trade for Edward Cabrera from Marlins
Date: Jan. 7
Source: Jeff Passan
The Cubs are reportedly finalizing a trade to acquire Cabrera from the Marlins in exchange for a package of prospects, headlined by top outfield prospect Owen Caissie. The 27-year-old Cabrera brings a high-upside arm to the Cubs' rotation after posting a strong 3.53 ERA in a career-high 26 starts last season.
A Phillies-J.T. Realmuto reunion remains "most likely outcome"
Date: Jan. 5
Source: Ken Rosenthal
Realmuto is the best catcher on the market, but a return to Philadelphia seems like the best fit. The veteran will turn 35 in March and has played at least 130 games in five of his six 162-game seasons with the Phillies.
Dodgers, Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Braves all showing interest in Freddy Peralta
Date: Jan. 5
Source: Ken Rosenthal
Peralta is one of the hottest names on the trade market, as he is set to hit free agency after the season. As Rosenthal reports, there is no shortage of suitors for the Brewers' ae.
Yankees, Marlins discussing Edward Cabrera trade
Date: Jan. 4
Source: Chris Kirschner
Kirschner added that no deal is close, but discussions picked up around New Year's. Cabrera has three years of control left and is coming off his best season in the league, although he has dealt with variour injuries in his career.
Blue Jays signed Japanese 3B Kazuma Okamoto
Date: Jan. 2
Source: Jeff Passan
Okamoto brings more pop to the Toronto lineup. He played 11 seasons in the NPB and the 29-year-old finished his career with 248 home runs and 717 RBI in 1,074 games.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTwins acquire Eric Wagaman from Marlins
Date: Jan. 2
Source: Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic
The Twins acquired first baseman/corner outfielder Eric Wagaman from the Marlins for Double-A left-hander Kade Bragg.
Astros sign Tatsuya Imai on a free agent contract
Date: Jan. 1
Source: Jeff Passan
The Houston Astros have agreed on a free agent contract with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai.
Angels, Anthony Rendon agree to contract buyout
Date: Dec. 30
Source: Sam Blum, The Athletic
The Angels and Rendon are finally parting ways. The third baseman signed a seven-year deal ahead of the 2019 season, but agreed to terms with Los Angeles to pay out the final year of his contract over the next five years. Rendon is expected to retire.
Angels signing Kirby Yates to one-year deal
Date: Dec. 30
Source: Ari Alexander
Yates and the Angels are in agreement on a one-year deal. The reliever will turn 39 years old in the offseason. He spent last season with the Dodgers and made 50 appearances. Yates finished with a 4-3 record with a 5.23 ERA. He had three saves, 15 holds and two blown saves.
Orioles re-sign Zach Eflin
Date: Dec. 28
Source: Bob Nightengale, multiple reports
The Orioles are bringing back Zach Eflin on a one-year deal, with a mutual option for 2027. Eflin had back surgery in August, but projects to join the rotation in 2026 when he is healthy.
Reds acquire Dane Myers from the Marlins
Date: Dec. 27
Source: Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati completed a 1-for-1 trade with Miami. The Reds acquired outfielder Dane Myers and sent their former No. 18 prospect Ethan O'Donnell, also an outfielder, back to the Marlins in the swap.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA's, Tyler Soderstrom agree to extension
Date: Dec. 25
Source: Jeff Passan
It's a seven-year, $86 million deal for Soderstrom, with a team option for an eighth year and escalators worth up to $131 million. The deal is the largest contract in Athletics' franchise history, surpassing Luis Severino's three-year, $67 million deal.
Mets land veteran right-hander Mike Baumann
Date: Dec. 24
Source: Jon Heyman
Fresh off of losing Edwin Diaz, the Mets needed another bullpen arm to add to its collection. They agreed terms to a minor league deal with right-hander Mike Baumann. The 30-year-old has a career 4.95 ERA, although advanced analytics suggest he is decent value for a minor league contract.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMarlins beef up bullpen, add reliever Pete Fairbanks
Date: Dec. 24
Source: Jeff Passan
The Marlins inked Pete Fairbanks to a one-year contract, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. Fairbanks, 32, has been one of the league's better bullpen arms in recent years, posting a 2.83 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 60.1 innings with the Rays in 2025. He'll make $13 million in his lone season in Miami.
White Sox add lefty reliever Sean Newcomb
Date: Dec. 23
Source: White Sox
The White Sox have signed left-handed reliever Sean Newcomb to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. Newcomb found his footing in a relief role last season, posting a 2.73 ERA between the Red Sox and Athletics, including a 1.18 ERA from June 18 onward, but he is reportedly expected to at least have the chance to transition back into a starter.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMariners add depth with Rob Refsnyder
Date: Dec. 22
Source: Jeff Passan
Outfielder Rob Refsnyder is signing with the Seattle Mariners on a one-year deal. He spent the last four seasons with the Boston Red Sox. Last year, he played in 70 games and hit .269 with nine home runs and 30 RBI.
A's acquire Jeff McNeil from Mets
Date: Dec. 22
Source: Jeff Passan
The New York Mets are trading McNeil to the As. It is a one-for-one deal with New York getting back a minor league pitcher who has pitched only in rookie ball. The Mets will also be sending a total of $17.75 million to the As to help with his contract.
Cardinals trade Willson Contreras to Red Sox
Date: Dec. 21
Source: Jeff Passan
St. Louis is trading Contreras to the Red Sox for a package of prospects headlined by right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins. The question now becomes what happens at first base for St. Louis.
Munetaka Murakami headed to White Sox
Date: Dec. 21
Source: Jeff Passan
Murakami is signing a two-year, $34 million with the White Sox, according to Passan. The 25-year-old is making the jump from Japan this year, but did not have the same level of interest from MLB teams that other players in the past seemed to garner. He will play on the South Side and hope to return to the market in two years.
Orioles land SP Shane Baz from Rays for package of prospects
Date: Dec. 19
Source: Jeff Passan
The Orioles are acquiring starter Shane Baz from the Rays for OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A pick, per Passan.
Baz had a 4.87 ERA in 31 games in 2025, but a 3.06 ERA in 14 games in 2024. Per MLB.com, Baltimore gave up its No. 6, No. 10, No. 11 and No. 30 prospects to land Baz, a significant package for Tampa Bay.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPhillies acquire LHP Kyle Backhus from Diamondbacks
Date: Dec. 19
Source: Matt Gelb, The Athletic
After trading away Matt Strahm, the Phillies are acquiring a new left-handed reliever in Kyle Backhus from the Diamondbacks, sending back minor-league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu, per Matt Gelb.
Astros, Rays, Pirates nearing 3-team deal with Brandon Lowe heading to Pirates
Date: Dec. 19
Source: Chandler Rome, The Athletic
Per Rome and Ken Rosenthal, the Astros, Rays and Pirates are in serious discussions on a trade that would send right-hander Mike Burrows to Houston, infielder Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh, and outfielder Jacob Melton and right-hander Anderson Brito to the Rays. Pittsburgh would also would receive outfielder Jake Mangum and left-hander Mason Montgomery from the Rays, per Rosenthal.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOver 23 games and 19 starts last season, Burrows had a 3.94 ERA, potentially giving Houston a 26-year-old right-handed starter. Lowe had 31 home runs and 83 RBIs for Tampa Bay in 2025, set to bring power to the Pirates' infield.
Royals trading for Phillies LHP Matt Strahm
Date: Dec. 19
Source: Robert Murray
Kansas City is acquiring left-handed reliever Matt Strahm in a trade with Philadelphia, per Murray. Strahm had a 2.74 ERA in 62.1 innings in 2024, posting particularly strong numbers against right-handed hitters.
In exchange, the Phillies are acquiring RHP Jonathan Bowlan, per Ken Rosenthal.
Sung-mun Song signs with Padres
Date: Dec. 19
Source: Jon Heyman
Korean infielder Sung-mun Song is signing with the Padres, per Heyman. Song hit .315 with 26 home runs and a .917 OPS last season for the KBO’s Kiwoom Heroes.
Michael King returns to Padres on three-year deal
Date: Dec. 18
Source: Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic
King decided to return to the Padres on a three-year deal worth, $75 million. The deal includes opt outs after both the 2026 and 2027 seasons, so really he has been signed to three, one-year, $25 million deals if you want to think of it that way.
Guardians give one-year deal to Shawn Armstrong
Date: Dec. 18
Source: Jeff Passan, ESPN
Cleveland is bolstering its bullpen by signing the righty reliever. Hitters against Armstrong hit .157 over 74 innings last season. It's a one-year deal worth $5.5 million.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCubs sign Tyler Austin to one-year deal
Date: Dec. 18
Source: Jeff Passan, ESPN
Austin is a 34-year-old first baseman and outfielder. He was formerly a top prospect for the Yankees, but has been out of the MLB since 2019. Austin spent the last six years playing for the Yokohama DeNA Bay Stars, where he hit .293 with 85 home runs over his international career.
Mets sign Luke Weaver to 2-year deal
Date: Dec. 17
Source: Joel Sherman, NY Post
The Mets are bringing in another former Yankees reliever to join Devin Williams in their rebuilt bullpen, agreeing to a two-year, $22 million deal with Luke Weaver. Weaver posted a 2.89 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in a breakthrough season for the Yankees in 2024 but endured a rockier 2025.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPhillies agree to deal with Brad Keller
Date: Dec. 17
Source: Robert Murray, FanSided
The Phillies have agreed to a two-year, $22 million deal with reliever Brad Keller. A former starter with the Royals, Keller settled into a full-time relief role in 2025, posting a 2.07 ERA and 0.96 WHIP across 69.2 innings out of the Cubs' bullpen.
Angels sign RPs Jordan Romano, Drew Pomeranz to one-year deals
Date: Dec. 16
Source: Jeff Passan, ESPN (Romano), Ari Alexander (Pomeranz)
The Angels continue their throwing darts at a board hoping something sticks with the signing of Romano and Pomeranz. It could be a great deal for Los Angeles if Romano can return to his All-Star form from both 2022 and 2023 with the Toronto Blue Jays.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPomeranz made 57 appearances for the Cubs last season and the southpaw pitched to a 2-2 record with a 2.17 ERA in 49.2 innings of work.
Giants add Adrian Houser, Jason Foley
Date: Dec. 16
Source: Jeff Passan, ESPN
The Giants are signing starter Adrian Houser to a two-year, $22 million deal and also announced a one-year deal with former Tigers reliever Jason Foley. Houser split 2025 between the White Sox and Rays, posting a 3.31 ERA and 3.81 FIP but struggling down the stretch.
Nationals take flier on Foster Griffin
Date: Dec. 16
Source: Robert Murray, FanSided
The Nationals have agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with pitcher Foster Griffin, a former first-round pick who revived his career in Japan. The 30-year-old has only thrown eight major league innings but had a sparkling 1.52 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 89 innings in Japan last season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBraves re-sign Ha-Seong Kim
Date: Dec. 15
Source: Jeff Passan
Atlanta is bringing back infielder Ha-Seong Kim on a one-year, $20 million contract, per Passan. He reportedly had multi-year offers elsewhere, but chose to return to the Braves before hitting free agency again next winter.
Red Sox, Nationals swap pitching prospects
Date: Dec. 15
Source: Jeff Passan
Washington is acquiring LHP Jake Bennett from the Red Sox in exchange for RHP Luis Perales.
Phillies add power-hitting Adolis Garcia
Date: Dec. 15
Source: Francys Romero
The Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with OF Adolis Garcia, who was non-tendered by the Rangers in November. A postseason hero in 2023, Garcia has struggled over the last two seasons but brings some power to the table and could benefit from a change of scenery.
Twins agree to deal with Josh Bell
Date: Dec. 15
Source: Jeff Passan, ESPN
The Twins have agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with power-hitting 1B/DH Josh Bell, who hit 22 home runs in a second stint with the Nationals in 2025.
Merrill Kelly returning to Diamondbacks
Date: Dec. 14
Source: Ken Rosenthal
RHP Merrill Kelly is heading back to the Diamondbacks on a two-year, $40 million deal, per Rosenthal.
Royals acquire OF Isaac Collins, RHP Nick Mears from Brewers
Date: Dec. 13
Source: Jeff Passan
Kansas City is landing outfielder Isaac Collins and right-handed reliever Nick Mears from the Brewers, with left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa going back to Milwaukee, per Jeff Passan.
Cardinals sign RHP Dustin May
Date: Dec. 13
Source: Jeff Passan
St. Louis has agreed with former Dodgers and Red Sox pitcher Dustin May on a deal, per Passan.
Mets listening on young starting pitchers in trade talks
Date: Dec. 13
Source: Jon Heyman
Mets starter Jonah Tong is "highly coveted in trade talks," per Heyman, and the team will listen with a high asking price. Nolan McLean is viewed as "off-limits," while Carson Benge "close to that."
Closer Kenley Jansen signing with Tigers
Date: Dec. 13
Source: Jeff Passan
Longtime closer Kenley Jansen is signing a one-year deal with Detroit, also with a club option for a second year. Jansen sits at 476 career saves, and will attempt to reach 500 next season with the Tigers.
Padres open to moving Mason Miller, but would need to be 'overwhelmed'
Date: Dec. 13
Source: Jon Heyman
Despite acquiring him at last season's trade deadline, San Diego has received inquires on Mason Miller, but the Padres would "need to be overwhelmed" by an offer, although they will listen to calls, per Heyman.
Amed Rosario returns to Yankees
Date: Dec. 13
Source: Jack Curry
Infielder Amed Rosario is reportedly returning to New York on a one-year, $2.5 million deal.
Mets signing INF Jorge Polanco
Date: Dec. 13
Source: Will Sammon
Per Sammon, the Mets are signing former Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million deal. Polanco had an .821 OPS and 26 homers for Seattle last season.
Catcher Danny Jansen signs with Rangers
Date: Dec. 12
Source: Robert Murray
Texas has reportedly inked former Rays and Brewers catcher Danny Jansen to a two-year, $14.5 million contract.
Tyler Rogers signs 3-year deal with Blue Jays
Date: Dec. 12
Source: Jon Heyman
RHP Tyler Rogers, owner of a 1.98 ERA in 2025, has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $37 million deal to join the Blue Jays.
Blue Jays acquire RHP Chase Lee from Tigers
Date: Dec. 12
Source: Ken Rosenthal
Toronto is acquiring RHP Chase Lee from Detroit in exchange for prospect Johan Simon, per Rosenthal. Lee appeared in 32 games for the Tigers in 2025, registering a 4.10 ERA as a reliever.
Josiah Gray, Nationals avoid arbitration
Date: Dec. 12
Source: Jeff Passan
Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Nationals agreed to a one-year, $1.35 million deal to avoid arbitration, per Passan. Gray did not play in 2025 due to elbow surgery.
Marlins land Christopher Morel on one-year deal
Date: Dec. 12
Source: Ken Rosenthal
Miami is signing former Rays OF/DH Christopher Morel, per Rosenthal, on a one-year contract. He is expected to mostly play first base for the Marlins after hitting .219 with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs for Tampa Bay in 2025.
Royals extend 3B Maikel Garcia
Date: Dec. 12
Source: Jeff Passan, ESPN
Garcia is coming off a breakout season, producing an .800 OPS, a 5.8 bWAR and his first All-Star appearance. The 25-year-old is now locked in with Kansas City for the next five years, forming a dynamic pair with SS Bobby Witt Jr.
Mets have interest in White Sox OF Luis Robert
Date: Dec. 12
Source: Jon Heyman, The New York Post
New York has a vacancy in the outfield after trading Brandon Nimmo earlier in the offseason, and Robert is a possible trade candidate. Heyman mentions that the Mets would likely want the White Sox to eat some of Robert's $20 million salary, and he says that New York is still interested in free agent OF Cody Bellinger.
Brewers sign OF Akil Baddoo
Date: Dec. 11
Source: Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic
Baddoo has spent his entire career with the Tigers until this point, but only played in seven games last year. The 27-year-old outfielder now gets a fresh start in Milwaukee.
Braves to sign RP Robert Suarez to three-year, $45 million deal
Date: Dec. 11
Source: Jeff Passan, ESPN
Suarez was the best reliever on the market after Edwin Diaz and Devin Williams found homes, and the former Padres reliever is now headed to Atlanta. The three-year deal worth $45 million in the a similar range as Williams' and Diaz's contracts, as the reliever joins Raisel Iglesias in the back of Atlanta's bullpen.
A's, RP Mark Leiter Jr. agree to deal
Date: Dec. 11
Source: Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic
Leiter spent the past 1.5 seasons with the Yankees, but was non-tendered during the offseason. He provides the Athletics a reliable bullpen arm that has pitched in big moments before.
Cody Bellinger "could be waiting" for Kyle Tucker to sign
Date: Dec. 11
Source: Brendan Kuty, The Athletic
Kuty reports that Bellinger's agent, Scott Boras, may prefer Tucker to be off the board before finalizing a potential Bellinger deal. Bellinger and Tucker represent the top two outfielders on the market, so Boras may feel as though any team that misses on Tucker would then try to pivot to Bellinger.
Braves sign Mike Yastrzemski to three-year deal
Date: Dec. 10
Source: Robert Murray, FanSided
The Braves made their first major move of the offseason by signing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million deal. The contract includes a third-year club option.
Orioles remain active, still talking to Framber Valdez
Date: Dec. 10
Source: Jon Morosi, MLB Network
Even after signing Pete Alonso, the Orioles remain active on the free agent market and continue to talk to former Astros SP Framber Valdez, Jon Morosi reports. Baltimore has also been connected to MacKenzie Gore in trade talks.
Red Sox showing interest in Eugenio Suarez
Date: Dec. 10
Source: Jon Heyman, NY Post
Eugenio Suarez's market has been quiet, at least publicly, but the Red Sox are showing interest in him, along with a handful of other infielders, Jon Heyman reports.
Mets never made offer to Pete Alonso
Date: Dec. 10
Source: Joel Sherman, NY Post
The Mets never made an offer to Alonso, Joel Sherman reports, noting that they knew the first baseman was receiving offers longer and more expensive than they were comfortable going.
Pete Alonso signing a five-year, $155 million deal with Orioles
Date: Dec. 10
Source: Jeff Passan, ESPN
Pete Alonso is leaving Queens and heading to the AL East — but not to a team people expected. It is the Orioles that will be the first baseman's new home, as the free agent agreed to a five-year contract $155 million deal with Baltimore. It gives the Orioles a veteran slugger to add to their mix of young studs.
Brian Cashman says Yankees 'not an open blank checkbook'
Date: Dec. 10
Source: Brendan Kuty, The Athletic
Speaking to reporters at the Winter Meetings, Yankees GM Brian Cashman said while the franchise is "aggressive," it cannot be an "open blank checkbook" when it comes to spending money. "Everything adds up. Everything counts," Cashman said. The Yankees have had a quiet offseason outside of Trent Grisham accepting his qualifying offer to return in 2026.
Mets, Yankees, Orioles check in on Kyle Tucker
Date: Dec. 10
Source: Jon Heyman, NY Post
The Mets, Yankees, Orioles and "most all big-market teams" have checked in on top free agent Kyle Tucker, Jon Heyman reports.
Dodgers not willing to go long-term to sign Kyle Tucker
Date: Dec. 10
Source: Katie Woo, The Athletic
The Dodgers would be willing to give OF Kyle Tucker a lucrative deal for three or four years but are reluctant to give out a deal spanning six or seven years, The Athletic reports.
Pirates interested in Brandon Lowe
Date: Dec. 10
Source: Jon Morosi, MLB Network
The Pirates are remaining aggressive after missing on Kyle Schwarber and have talked to the Rays about 2B Brandon Lowe, Jon Morosi reports.
Red Sox viewed as strong candidates for Ketel Marte
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jon Morosi, MLB Network
The Red Sox are seen as strong candidates for Ketel Marte compared to the Blue Jays because of their young starting pitching depth, Jon Morosi reports. The Diamondbacks have been known to be targeting young starters in any Marte talks.
Tigers re-sign Kyle Finnegan
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic
The Tigers have agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal to bring back reliever Kyle Finnegan. Acquired from the Nationals at the July deadline, Finnegan impressed with a 1.50 ERA and 11.5 K/9 rate in 16 appearances with the Tigers, putting himself in line for save opportunities in 2026.
Orioles, Nationals discussing MacKenzie Gore
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jon Morosi, MLB Network
The Orioles and Nationals have had "steady communication" about SP MacKenzie Gore, whose name has been floated in trade rumors since the July deadline, Jon Morosi reports.
Chances of a Brandon Lowe trade 'increasing'
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jon Morosi, MLB Network
Tampa Bay's Brandon Lowe is among the names surfacing in trade talks for second basemen, and the chances of a deal this week are "increasing," Jon Morosi reports.
Ketel Marte's market 'heating up'
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jon Heyman, NY Post
The market for Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte is "heating up," Jon Heyman reports, with the Red Sox, Mariners, Blue Jays, Phillies and Rays all believed to be in the mix for the All-Star.
Rangers, Red Sox discuss Corey Seager trade
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Boston Globe
The Red Sox have discussed a Corey Seager trade with the Rangers, the Boston Globe reports, though WEEI's Rob Bradford says the talks don't have momentum at the moment. Seager has been a superstar with the Rangers when healthy, but Texas is on a mission to shed salary this winter and the two-time World Series MVP still has six years remaining on his massive contract.
Marlins talking Edward Cabrera trade
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jon Heyman, NY Post
The Marlins are "engaged" in trade talks involving SP Edward Cabrera with numerous teams, Jon Heyman reports. Cabrera enjoyed a breakout season for Miami in 2025 and was a popular name leading up to the July deadline.
Pirates add to bullpen with Gregory Soto
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jorge Castillo, ESPN
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million deal with reliever Gregory Soto, who posted a 4.18 ERA and 3.42 FIP between the Orioles and Mets in 2025.
Cubs met with Alex Bregman
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Robert Murray
The Cubs met with the star infielder over Zoom "a few weeks ago," per Robert Murray.
Orioles have spoken with Kyle Tucker's camp
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jon Morosi
With Kyle Schwarber off the market, and Baltimore being one potential landing spot for him, Morosi reports that the Orioles have spoken with the camp of Kyle Tucker.
Orioles, Reds, Pirates made offers for Schwarber before Phillies reunion
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Ken Rosenthal
Before Kyle Schwarber agreed to re-sign with the Phillies, Baltimore matched Philadelphia's offer of five years, $150 million, per Rosenthal. The Reds offered Schwarber a five-year deal "in the $125 million range," while the Pirates offered four years and $120 million.
Red Sox viewed as stronger candidate for Ketel Marte than Blue Jays
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jon Morosi
Per Jon Morosi, within the AL East, the Red Sox are viewed as a stronger trade candidate for star infielder Ketel Marte than the Blue Jays, because of Boston's depth of MLB-ready starters.
Scott Boras expects Pete Alonso's market to heat up
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Rob Bradford, WEEI
Speaking at the Winter Meetings, agent Scott Boras said he expects 1B Pete Alonso's market to pick up now that Kyle Schwarber has signed. Alonso has reportedly been in and out of the meetings to meet with teams, including the Red Sox and Orioles.
Tigers interested in Ha-Seong Kim
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press
The Tigers have been floated as a potential Alex Bregman suitor, but they also have real interest in SS Ha-Seong Kim, according to the Detroit Free Press. Kim, a terrific defender, landed with the Rays last offseason but missed most of 2025 and finished the year with the Braves. After a healthy September, Kim opted out of his deal.
Mets could be reluctant to go beyond three years for Alonso
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Mark Feinsand, MLB.com
The Mets "may be hesitant to go more than three years" on a new deal for 1B Pete Alonso, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports, which could complicate the path to a reunion between the two sides. Alonso settled for a short deal last winter but is looking for long-term security this time around after a strong season at the plate.
Angels swing minor deal for Vaughn Grissom
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jeff Passan, ESPN
The Angels are acquiring infielder Vaughn Grissom from the Red Sox, in exchange for OF prospect Isaiah Jackson. Grissom, Boston's one-for-one return for Chris Sale two years ago, struggled in a brief MLB stint in 2024 and spent all of 2025 in the minor leagues, posting a .783 OPS. 2026 will be Grissom's age-25 season.
Padres 'shooting big' in trade talks
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune
The Padres and GM A.J. Preller are "shooting big" in trade talks and working on "multiple fronts" to put together significant deals, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Mets, Blue Jays now top suitors for Robert Suarez
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jon Morosi
With the Mets' former closer, Edwin Diaz, off the market, New York is now viewed as a suitor for the new top available reliever, Robert Suarez. The Blue Jays are also in the mix, per Jon Morosi.
Dodgers agree to deal with Edwin Diaz
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Will Sammon, The Athletic
Former Mets closer Edwin Diaz has agreed to a deal with the Dodgers, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon, bolstering a bullpen that was a rare weakness for much of the regular season in 2025.
Diaz's deal is worth $69 million over three years, per Jeff Passan.
Phillies re-sign Kyle Schwarber
Date: Dec. 9
Source: Jeff Passan, ESPN
The Phillies have agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal to re-sign DH Kyle Schwarber, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Schwarber, who was the runner-up for NL MVP in 2025, was also pursued by the Reds, Pirates, Orioles and Mets.
Alex Bregman still Red Sox' No. 1 target
Date: Dec. 9
Source: The Athletic
While the Red Sox are taking a look at a bevy of infielders, including Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette and Ketel Marte, a reunion with Alex Bregman remains Boston's "No. 1 target," according to The Athletic. A trade for Isaac Paredes could be a fallback option if a deal can't be reached with Bregman.
Scott Harris says he "doesn't believe in untouchable players" regarding Tarik Skubal
Date: Dec. 8
Source: MLB Network
Harris answered a question about Tarik Skubal's trade status, as the executive said he wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't listen. Skubal has one year left on his contract, which could prompt Detroit to trade him before the season begins if the team gets a good deal.
Rays agree to deal P Steven Matz
Date: Dec. 8
Source: Marc Topkin
Matz is a former starter who transitioned to the bullpen last season, and found success with the Red Sox late in the year, finishing the season with a 3.05 ERA between St. Louis and Boston. Topkin adds that the deal will span two years.
Brewers RP Trevor Megill drawing interest from Mets, Yankees
Date: Dec. 8
Source: Joel Sherman
Megill was the best relievers on the Brewers last year, but Milwaukee is always exploring different ways to mix up its team. The Yankees have a reliever vacancy after losing Devin Williams to the Mets in free agency, but the Mets also still need to upgrade their bullpen.
Astros, Rays have discussed Shane Baz trade
Date: Dec. 8
Source: Chandler Rome
According to Rome, no deal is close, but Houston's interest in Baz is real and could be the type of move that the team prefers. Baz is coming off a season where he made a career-high 31 starts for the Rays, but still pitched to a 4.87 ERA.
Yankees have checking in on Nationals SP MacKenzie Gore
Date: Dec. 8
Source: Andrew Golden
Gore is one of several pitchers who could be traded, as the Nats look to build for the future. While Golden also reports the Red Sox and Padres explored a Gore trade at the trade deadline, he specifically names the Yankees as a team that has made a call in recent days.
Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers among teams interested in Robert Suarez
Date: Dec. 8
Source: Robert Murray
Suarez is one of the top relievers on the market, and the Mets, Blue Jays and Dodgers are all teams that have shown interest in improving their bullpens. Those three teams have also been linked to top closer Edwin Diaz, which makes Suarez a potential fallback option.
Kyle Schwarber likely the next name to come off the board
Date: Dec. 8
Source: Chris Cotillo
Cotillo added that other teams may be waiting for Schwarber to sign before moving on to other players. While the Phillies are believed to be the favorite to retain the DH, but the Red Sox, Mets, Reds and Pirates have all been linked to Schwarber as well.
Diamondbacks targeting starters in Ketel Marte talks
Date: Dec. 8
Source:Jon Morosi, MLB Network
The Diamondbacks are willing to listen on 2B Ketel Marte and are emphasizing MLB-ready starting pitchers in talks, but their asking price remains high, according to Jon Morosi. Marte has been one of the hottest names as the Winter Meetings get underway, indicating teams believe he can be had in a trade, and interested teams reportedly include the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Mariners.
Orioles interested in Ranger Suarez
Date: Dec. 8
Source:Jon Heyman, NY Post
The Orioles are in on free agent starter Ranger Suarez, Jon Heyman reports. Suarez is one of the top free agent arms available, and Baltimore has been connected to starters since the offseason began.
Pete Alonso to meet with Red Sox, Orioles
Date: Dec. 8
Source:Mike Puma, NY Post
Free agent 1B Pete Alonso is heading to the Winter Meetings to meet with interested suitors, including the Red Sox and Orioles, according to the New York Post. Alonso lives a short drive away from Orlando, so he will meet in-person with interested teams.
Brian Cashman says Yankees are covered in 'most areas'
Date: Dec. 8
Source:Bryan Hoch, MLB.com
Yankees GM Brian Cashman said at the Winter Meetings that the organization is "open-minded" but doesn't have to do as much as last winter because of the talent on the roster. "We have really good players on this roster, and we are covered in most all areas that you need to be covered."
CJ Abrams receiving heavy interest in trade talks
Date: Dec. 8
Source:The Athletic
The Nationals are receiving heavy interest in SS CJ Abrams in trade talks and are open to dealing him, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon report. Washington is also talking about deals centered on SP MacKenzie Gore as the new front office looks to shake up the organization.
Blue Jays interested in Ketel Marte
Date: Dec. 8
Source:Jon Heyman, NY Post
The Blue Jays are also among teams talking to the Diamondbacks about 2B Ketel Marte, Jon Heyman reports. The Red Sox and Mariners were reported Sunday as potential suitors for Marte, though there doesn't appear to be much traction in talks yet, Heyman reports.
Michael Soroka latches on with Diamondbacks
Date: Dec. 8
Source:Jesse Rogers, ESPN
The Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with pitcher Michael Soroka. Soroka split the 2025 season with the Nationals and Cubs, posting a 4.87 ERA and 4.16 FIP over 16 starts with Washington before an injury limited him to 8.1 strong innings with Chicago. Soroka could function as either a starter or reliever in Arizona.
Red Sox, Mariners named suitors for Ketel Marte
Date: Dec. 7
Source:Jon Heyman, New York Post
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is in high demand this offseason, as a number of suitors have pursued the All-Star infielder. The Red Sox, Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers and Jays are all listed as targets by New York Post's Jon Heyman.
Framber Valdez connected to Giants, Mets, Orioles
Date: Dec. 7
Source:Jon Morosi, MLB Network
One of the top arms available on the market, Valdez has been travelling from coast to coast, as it's reported he's visited Baltimore, New York and San Francisco. The 32-year-old lefty finished his eighth season in Houston last year with a .366 ERA.
Pirates make pitch to Kyle Schwarber
Date: Dec. 7
Source:Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic
The Pirates said they were looking to spend this offseason around Paul Skenes. How about Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber? Pittsburgh has reportedly put a four-year offer in for the free agent, while Red Sox, Cubs, Reds and others remain in the mix.
Mariners send prospect Harry Ford to D.C. for Jose Ferrer
Date: Dec. 6
Source:Robert Murray, FanSided
The Mariners have acquire reliever Jose Ferrer from the Nationals, in exchange for catching prospect Harry Ford and pitching prospect Isaac Lyon. The 25-year-old Ferrer has unspectacular raw numbers as a major-leaguer, but a career 3.33 FIP, impressive walk rate and high velocity make him a potential high-leverage reliever for Seattle, while Ford is a consensus top-75 prospect in baseball and could be the Nationals' catcher of the future.
Twins planning to keep Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton
Date: Dec. 5
Source:Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic
Despite July's firesale, the Minnesota Twins are not planning to trade Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton or Pablo Lopez this winter, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports. The Twins discussed a Ryan trade with the Boston Red Sox at the deadline but decided against dealing their young ace.
Tigers 'engaged' on Tarik Skubal trade
Date: Dec. 5
Source:Buster Olney, ESPN
The Detroit Tigers remain "engaged" with teams on a potential Tarik Skubal trade, according to ESPN's Buster Olney, but they are still unsure about dealing him and have an "enormous" asking price. Skubal, the back-to-back reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, is set to be a free agent after the 2026 season and is reportedly far apart in extension talks with the Tigers.
MLB free agent signings and trades by team
Blue Jays
SP Dylan Cease (7yr/$210M)
SP Cody Ponce (3yr/$30M)
RP Tyler Rogers (3yr/$37M)
Orioles
OF Taylor Ward (trade)
RP Ryan Helsley (2yr/$28M)
1B Pete Alonso (5yr/$155M)
SP Shane Baz (trade)
Rays
OF Cedric Mullins (1yr/$7M)
OF Jake Fraley (1yr/$3M)
P Steven Matz (2yr/$15M)
OF Slater de Brun (trade)
C Caden Bodine (trade)
RHP Michael Forret (trade)
OF Austin Overn (trade)
OF Jacob Melton (trade)
RHP Anderson Brito (trade)
Red Sox
SP Sonny Gray (trade)
SP Johan Oviedo (trade)
1B Willson Contreras (trade)
Yankees
P Ryan Yarbrough (re-signed, 1yr/$2.5M)
INF Amed Rosario (re-signed, 1yr/$2.5M)
Guardians
RP Colin Holderman (1yr/$1.5M)
RHP Shawn Armstrong (1yr/$5.5M)
Royals
OF Isaac Collins (trade)
RP Nick Mears (trade)
OF Lane Thomas (1yr/$5.25M)
LHP Matt Strahm (trade)
Tigers
P Drew Anderson (1yr/$7M with $10M option for 2027)
RP Kyle Finnegan (re-signed, 2yr/$19M)
CL Kenley Jansen (1yr/$11M)
Twins
1B Josh Bell (1yr/$7M)
1B Eric Wagaman (trade)
White Sox
SP Anthony Kay (2yr/$12M)
1B Munetaka Murakami (2yr/$34M)
RP Sean Newcomb (1yr/$4.5M)
Angels
SP Grayson Rodriguez (trade)
SP Alek Manoah (1yr/$1.95M)
RP Drew Pomeranz (1yr/$4M)
RP Jordan Romano (1yr/$2M)
Astros
SS Nick Allen (trade)
RHP Mike Burrows (trade)
RP Tatsuya Imai (free-agent deal)
Athletics
RPMark Leiter Jr. (1yr/ $3M)
2B Jeff McNeil (trade)
Mariners
1B Josh Naylor (re-signed, 5yr/$92.5M)
RP Jose Ferrer (trade)
OF Rob Refsnyder (1yr/$6.5M)
Rangers
OF Brandon Nimmo (trade)
C Danny Jansen (2yr/$15M)
Braves
UTIL Mauricio Dubon (trade)
CL Raisel Iglesias (1yr/$16M)
RP Robert Suarez (3yr/$45M)
SS Ha-Seong Kim (re-signed, 1yr/$20M)
Marlins
RP Pete Fairbanks (1yr/$13M)
LP Kade Bragg (trade)
Mets
2B Marcus Semien (trade)
RP Devin Williams (3yr/$51M)
INF Jorge Polanco (2yr/$40M)
RP Luke Weaver (2yr/$22M)
RP Mike Baumann (minor-league deal)
Nationals
C Harry Ford (trade)
P Foster Griffin (1yr/$5.5M)
Phillies
DH Kyle Schwarber (re-signed, 5yr/$150M)
OF Adolis Garcia (1yr/$10M)
RP Brad Keller (2yr/$22M)
LHP Kyle Backhus (trade)
RHP Jonathan Bowlan (trade)
Brewers
OF Akil Baddoo (1yr/$1.25M)
RP Angel Zerpa (trade)
Cardinals
SP Dustin May (1yr/$7.5M)
SP Hunter Dobbins (trade)
Cubs
RP Phil Maton (2yr/$14.5M)
RP Hoby Milner (1yr/$3.75M)
RP Caleb Thielbar (re-signed, 1-year deal)
OF/1B Tyler Austin (1yr)
Pirates
OF Jhostynxon Garcia (trade)
RP Gregory Soto (1yr/$7.75M)
INF Brandon Lowe (trade)
OF Jake Mangum (trade)
LHP Mason Montgomery (trade)
Reds
CL Emilio Pagan (re-signed, 2yr/$20M)
RP Caleb Ferguson (1-year deal)
Diamondbacks
C James McCann (re-signed, 1yr/$2.75M)
P Michael Soroka (1yr/$7.5M)
SP Merrill Kelly (2yr/$40M)
OF Avery Owusu-Asiedu (trade)
Dodgers
INF Miguel Rojas (re-signed, 1yr/$5.5M)
CL Edwin Diaz (3yr/$69M)
Giants
SP Adrian Houser (2yr/$22M)
RP Jason Foley (1-year deal)
Padres
INF Sung-mun Song (free-agent deal)
RHP Michael King (3yr/$75M)
Rockies
Best MLB free agents available
Here are the remaining free agents from SN's ranking of the top 27 free agents this winter:
OF Kyle Tucker (No. 1)
SS Bo Bichette (No. 4)
OF Cody Bellinger (No. 5)
1B Munetaka Murakami (No. 7)
3B Alex Bregman (No. 8)
SP Ranger Suarez (No. 10)
SP Framber Valdez (No. 11)
3B Eugenio Suarez (No. 13)
SP Zac Gallen (No. 14)
OF Harrison Bader (No. 16)
C J.T. Realmuto (No. 19)
DH Ryan O'Hearn (No. 20)
1B/2B Luis Arraez (No. 24)
Japanese standouts Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto were also posted and are available to MLB teams, making for one of the strongest-ever free agent crops of Japanese talent in one offseason.
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