The Winter Conferences are nicely within the rearview mirror by now and loads of issues nonetheless have to occur within the MLB offseason. Let’s collect the comings and goings of the day proper right here.
Dodgers instructed Glasnow he will not be traded
A rumor popping out of the Winter Conferences was that the Dodgers had been dangling beginning pitcher Tyler Glasnow in commerce talks. There are nonetheless two years and $65 million left on Glasnow’s deal earlier than a $30 million membership possibility in 2028, and whereas he is been good whereas wholesome, he has by no means pitched greater than 135 innings in a single season (his profession excessive got here in 2024 with the Dodgers, his first season after being traded to Los Angeles).
Glasnow, although, mentioned on MLB Community Radio that the Dodgers’ entrance workplace instructed him he will not be traded. He mentioned he trusts them.
Clearly plans can change, however it would not seem to be the Dodgers entrance workplace would exit of their strategy to inform Glasnow he is not going wherever in the event that they had been planning to commerce him.
Mets on the lookout for frontline beginning pitching, additionally a bat
The Mets “nonetheless wish to add a starter for someplace within the entrance half of their rotation,” in keeping with The Athletic, and are additionally “eyeing one other bat.” The report says it might be shocking if the Mets did not add to their outfield, significantly after Brandon Nimmo was traded away. Additional, they’re open to buying and selling Ronny Mauricio, Luisangel Acuña and/or Mark Vientos.
The rotation proper now has Nolan McLean, David Peterson, Kodai Senga, Clay Holmes and Sean Manaea with depth choices Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat. Maybe McLean grows into an ace whereas Peterson and Senga have proven the flexibility to pitch like All-Stars at occasions, however there is not a real ace right here proper now. Therefore the Mets curiosity in grabbing a frontline man from outdoors the group.
By way of including to the outfield, proper area is locked up with Juan Soto and Jeff McNeil is penciled into left, however he can transfer round. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns mentioned earlier this winter that high prospect Carson Benge will get an opportunity to win the beginning middle area job out of spring coaching, however he has but to even make his major-league debut. They have been linked in commerce rumors with Luis Robert Jr. since no less than the 2025 commerce deadline.
Braves signal Kim
The Braves and free-agent shortstop Ha-Seong Kim have reached an settlement on a one-year, $20 million contract, per The Athletic. He figures to start out most days.
Kim, 30, completed final season with the Braves after being claimed off waivers from the Rays. He hit for an 83 OPS+ total in 48 video games, having missed a lot of the yr recovering from shoulder surgical procedure.
Kim nonetheless opted out of his authentic contract, which might’ve paid him $16 million in 2026. Clearly that was a smart determination.
The Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $10 million take care of outfielder Adolis García, per The Athletic. The 32 yr outdated has had fairly a fall within the final two years. In 2023, he was an All-Star and Gold Glover and top-of-the-line gamers on the World Sequence champion Rangers, slashing .245/.328/.508 (127 OPS+) with 39 homers, 107 RBI and 4.5 WAR. He was non-tendered by the Rangers this offseason after hitting .227/.271/.394.
The Phillies will likely be hoping that this lottery ticket cashes with García bouncing again and searching just like the 2023 model of himself.
Additionally, the Phillies have been rumored to be trying to commerce proper fielder Nick Castellanos and this transfer positive looks as if it is protection for such a actuality. García hits completely in that spot.
Royals eyeing Duran
The Royals wanted principally a whole outfield as they headed into the offseason. They’ve traded for Isaac Collins and signed free agent Lane Thomas, however it nonetheless actually is not a power. They’re reportedly open to buying and selling for one more outfielder and have their eyes on Crimson Sox All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran, per The Athletic.
Duran, 29, hit .256/.332/.442 (114 OPS+) with 41 doubles, 13 triples, 16 dwelling runs, 84 RBI, 86 runs, 24 steals and 4.7 WAR final season.
Apparently, the report notes {that a} Duran transfer might price the Royals left-handed starter Cole Ragans. After an All-Star season in 2024, accidents ruined the 2025 season for Ragans, however he nonetheless has the upside of an ace.
Additional, the Royals even have curiosity in Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan.
Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte’s identify stays within the commerce rumor mill. He is nonetheless acquired $102.5 million over the following six years on his contract, however he is adequate to make {that a} cut price. There have reportedly been clubhouse points, in fact, which makes issues a bit extra murky.
Additional complicating issues may be his no-trade clause. There are 5 groups on it, in keeping with The Athletic: the Athletics, Pirates, Yankees, Giants and Cardinals.
Bell indicators with Twins
The Twins have agreed to a one-year take care of first baseman Josh Bell, studies ESPN. The deal is for a assured $7 million, per the Minnesota Star-Tribune.
Bell, a 33-year-old switch-hitter, slashed .237/.325/.417 (110 OPS+) with 22 dwelling runs, 63 RBI and 0.4 WAR in 140 video games for the Nationals final season.
The Twins seem like headed towards a little bit of a rebuild, however studies have additionally indicated they’re hanging on to outfielder Byron Buxton together with beginning pitchers Pablo López and Joe Ryan. Very similar to with Glasnow and the Dodgers, although, issues can change rapidly.
Mets signal Pache
The Mets and outfielder Christian Pache have agreed to a deal, in keeping with the New York Publish. This can be a depth signing. Pache did not play within the majors in 2025 after posting -0.2 WAR with three completely different groups in 2024.
