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The New York Yankees‘ rotation for the 2026 season isn’t at its full strength at the start of the year. But, even with a few stars, like Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Clarke Schmidt potentially sitting out for part of the 2026 season, the rotation is in a good place.

Things got even better when they, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid, traded four prospects to the Miami Marlins for starter Ryan Weathers.

The new lefty starter joins the rotation, making the Yankees’ projected rotation for 2026 a strong one regardless of the injuries to Cole, Rodon, and Schmidt.

Yankees’ projected starting rotation for 2026 is strong after Weathers’ addition

1. Max Fried, LHP
2. Cam Schlittler, RHP
3. Will Warren, RHP
4. Ryan Weathers, LHP
5. Luis Gil, RHP

This projected rotation is likely what the Yankees begin the 2026 season with. There could be some change in the order, but this would allow the Yankees to break up their left-handers and right-handers, while putting Fried and Schlittler atop the rotation.

It’s far from ideal, and isn’t a World Series-caliber rotation. But, with the return of Cole and Rodon, along with Schmidt and the potential for other starters to emerge through Spring Training, the rotation is overall in a good spot.

Once Cole and Rodon return, the new-look rotation would be a whole lot better. Fried, Cole, and Schlittler would likely be the main trio, with Warren and Rodon rounding out the five-man rotation.

That would allow for Weathers, who’s started at most 16 games in a season in his career, to take a back-seat as either a sixth man or potentially as a long reliever. The same could happen with Gil.

More: Yankees get $160 million contract update on Cody Bellinger amid stare-down

Or, if the Yankees wanted to, thanks to the Weathers trade, once Rodon, Schmidt, and Cole are back, they could explore a trade or two with their depth starters this upcoming season.

Gil, Warren, or Schmidt might field decent trade interest, allowing the Yankees to upgrade at a position of need if one comes about during the regular season.

Weathers will help keep the Yankees’ rotation afloat to begin the year as one of the back-end arms, but once the three injured starters come back, and assuming there aren’t any other injuries, then Weathers will be incredible insurance for the rotation.

The Yankees’ projected rotation looks a lot better now that Weathers is on the team, as the five-man rotation to begin the season won’t be in as bad a place if none of the three injured starters can go by Opening Day.

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AFCON semi-final reveals stark contrast between Egypt and Senegal

Egypt & Senegal embody two paths

AFCON semi-final reveals stark contrast between Egypt and Senegal

Senegal enter Wednesday’s AFCON 2025 semi-final against Egypt with squad dominated by overseas professionals.

The last four meeting brings together two historic power of African football. Egypt booked their place with 3 – 2 win over Ivory Coast while Senegal edged Mali 1 – 0. The winner will advance to the final to face either Morocco or Nigeria.

What sets this duel apart is the makeup of the two squad. Senegal arrive with roster built almost entirely abroad featuring 20 player active in Europe’s top five league. Egypt by comparison rely heavily on domestic based talent, with only three player currently plying their trade outside the Arab world.

Mohamed Salah captured the contrast with smile after the quarter final.

“The coach said we have ‘one and a quarter professionals’” he joked. “Now we are three quarters of professional team”“

The remark referred to the reality that Salah, Omar Marmoush and Mostafa Mohamed are not regular starters at their clubs this season.

Senegal’s list reads like European roll call. Ten player operate in Ligue 1 including Yahia Diouf, Moussa Niakhaté, Krépin Diatta and rising striker Ibrahim Mbaye.

Six more feature in the Premier League, among them Idrissa Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr and Ismaïla Sarr. Others are spread across Spain, Germany and Italy while Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly and Édouard Mendy form high profile trio in Saudi Arabia.

Egypt and Senegal have met five time in the African Cup of Nations, with the Lions of Teranga winning three times and Pharaohs winning twice.

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£62m Semenyo praises “perfect” environment at Man City

Antoine Semenyo has certainly hit the ground running since arriving in Manchester.

Pep Guardiola’s side paid £62m for the 26-year-old forward, who scored and assisted on his debut against Exeter City in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday.

Now, just three days later, the Ghanaian has impressed again. A Jérémy Doku cross, nudged on at the near post by Bernardo Silva, gave the ex-Bournemouth star a simple finish in the 53rd minute of their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle United – and he came close to doubling his tally ten minutes later, though a lengthy VAR suggested that Erling Haaland had impeded Nick Pope’s vision in the buildup.

Rayan Cherki did eventually find that elusive second goal deep inside stoppage time at St James’ Park, although City were left ruing what could prove to be a costly disallowed goal if the Magpies get off to a good start in next month’s second leg at the Etihad.

“The second goal should have counted by the way,” Semenyo told TV cameras as he trodded off the pitch on Tuesday night, and his sentiment was echoed by teammate Bernardo Silva, who suggested that the decision “looks ridiculous”.

But despite his grievances with the officials, Semenyo revealed that he is “enjoying every moment” of his time at Manchester City, hailing his teammates who “have helped me with my confidence and they’ve made me feel welcome.”

“The whole environment here is perfect,” the forward explained.

Things could yet get even better for Semenyo and his new teammates, as they turn their attention to Saturday’s trip across Manchester to face the Red Devils at Old Trafford. Pep Guardiola’s men will smell blood, relishing an opportunity to close the six-point gap to Arsenal by running riot against Manchester United in the first game of Michael Carrick’s interim spell as head coach.

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MLB Hot Stove tracker: Live updates on news, rumors, signings and trades for 2025 free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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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.

The 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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MLB Hot Stove 2025: Latest news, rumors on signings and trades

Yankees acquire Marlins SP Ryan Weathers for prospects

Date: Jan. 13Source: 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. 13Source: 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. 

Diamondbacks pushing to acquire Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado

Date: Jan. 13Source: 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. 13Source: 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. 

Cubs sign Alex Bregman to 5-year deal

Date: Jan. 10Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 8Source: 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. 8Source: 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. 7Source: 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. 5Source: 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. 5Source: 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. 4Source: 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. 2Source: 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. 

Twins acquire Eric Wagaman from Marlins

Date: Jan. 2Source: 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. 1Source: 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. 30Source: 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. 30Source: 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. 28Source: 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. 27Source: 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. 

A’s, Tyler Soderstrom agree to extension

Date: Dec. 25Source: 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. 24Source: 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.

Marlins beef up bullpen, add reliever Pete Fairbanks

Date: Dec. 24Source: 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. 23Source: 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.

Mariners add depth with Rob Refsnyder

Date: Dec. 22Source: 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. 22Source: 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. 21Source: 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. 

Full trade, per ESPN sources:

Red Sox get: 1B Willson Contreras and $8 million to cover part of his remaining $41.5 million in salary

Cardinals get: RHP Hunter Dobbins, RHP Yhoiker Fajardo and RHP Blake Aita

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 22, 2025

Munetaka Murakami headed to White Sox

Date: Dec. 21Source: 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. 19Source: 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.

Phillies acquire LHP Kyle Backhus from Diamondbacks

Date: Dec. 19Source: 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. 19Source: 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.

Over 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. 19Source: 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. 19Source: 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. 18Source: 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. 18Source: 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. 

Cubs sign Tyler Austin to one-year deal

Date: Dec. 18Source: 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. 17Source: 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.

Phillies agree to deal with Brad Keller

Date: Dec. 17Source: 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. 16Source: 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. 

Pomeranz 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. 16Source: 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. 16Source: 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.

Braves re-sign Ha-Seong Kim

Date: Dec. 15Source: 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. 15Source: 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. 15Source: 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. 15Source: 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. 14Source: 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. 13Source: 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. 13Source: 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. 13Source: 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. 13Source: 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. 13Source: 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. 13Source: 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. 13Source: 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. 12Source: 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. 12Source: 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. 12Source: 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. 12Source: 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. 12Source: 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. 12Source: 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. 12Source: 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. 11Source: 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. 11Source: 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. 11Source: 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. 11Source: 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. 10Source: 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. 10Source: 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. 10Source: 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. 10Source: 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. 10Source: 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. 10Source: 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. 10Source: 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. 10Source: 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. 10Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 9Source: 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. 8Source: 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. 8Source: 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. 8Source: 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. 8Source: 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. 8Source: 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. 8Source: 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. 8Source: 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. 8Source: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. 8Source: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. 8Source: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. 8Source: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. 8Source: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. 8Source: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. 8Source: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. 7Source: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. 7Source: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. 7Source: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. 6Source: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. 5Source: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. 5Source: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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Jets predicted to trade for $212 million QB in lieu of Dante Moore originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Assuming that Fernando Mendoza is the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick by the Las Vegas Raiders, the New York Jets will have to cross their fingers.

Dante Moore isn’t a lock to come out of Oregon and enter the draft. He’d be the only clear QB2 in a class that isn’t as strong as once thought.

If Moore stays in school, the Jets may have to pursue a different route at the quarterback position.

Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine suggests an outside the box option: Tua Tagovailoa.

Tagovailoa has multiple years remaining on what was originally a $212 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. It’d be a fascinating intra-division trade.

Because it’d be a salary dump, the Jets in this projected trade actually also receive a second-round pick and cash while only giving up a fifth-round pick.

“For all of Tua Tagovailoa’s faults, he is 44-32 as a starter,” Ballentine writes. “Tagovailoa said he would be open to a fresh start after a season in which he ended on the bench. The only problem is that he’s only one year into his four-year extension. The Jets are uniquely positioned to help the Dolphins out. They have $93.7 million in cap space, which is plenty to take on a significant portion of Tagovailoa’s contract before cutting it in 2027 with little additional cost. That would help the Jets win now while adding to their draft pick stockpile and showing some creativity in navigating their rebuild under Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey.”

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It would certainly be fascinating to see the Jets’ leadership group put their futures in the hands of Tagovailoa.

It’s hard to know if Tua could be good enough without a talented receiving corps, but maybe he needs the change of scenery more than anything else.

The narratives would be great if this happened, for sure.

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Analyst gives easy reason for Ravens 2026 optimism originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Baltimore Ravens had a season from hell in 2025.

Injuries to key players, inconsistent form, and ultimately missing the playoffs, the sooner this season is forgotten, the better.

But with John Harbaugh out as head coach, Lamar Jackson will have a new voice in his ear, with Todd Monken also out as offensive coordinator.

With so much change happening for a usually stable organization, is there any reason to suggest that 2026 will be different from 2025?

CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards has given Ravens fans one reason for optimism in 2026, and in truth, it’s a rather easy one to guess.

“As long as Lamar Jackson is around and healthy, Baltimore should always be in the conversation,” Edwards wrote. “They just need to find a few more guys who fit the culture on defense. Fortunately, they do as well as anyone stockpiling draft assets and giving themselves more bites at the apple.”

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Lamar Jackson needs bounce-back season in 2026

It wasn’t a good year for Lamar.

Injuries, inconsistent play, plus his practice “schedule” led to a lot of criticism.

Jackson had his fewest TDs and passing yards since 2022, the most interceptions since 2021, and had a 6-7 record.

That won’t cut it.

And next season, hopefully being fully healthy, Lamar, with a new head coach and offensive coordinator, can rediscover his MVP-level form.

Because missing the playoffs this season, while not ideal, there were circumstances to it. But miss next season? Yeah, that’s nightmare fuel.

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