The 2025-26 Main League Baseball offseason is ongoing and with the brand new 12 months having come and gone we’re working our manner deeper into the game’s offseason calendar. With loads of big-name free brokers and commerce candidates nonetheless on the board even at this more and more late hour, there is a day by day provide of rumors and reporting concerning them. Talking of which, yow will discover Friday’s roundup just under. 

Angels, Rays, Reds pull off three-way commerce

The Angels, Rays, and Reds have agreed to a three-team commerce that, most notably, sends outfielder Josh Lowe to (larger) Los Angeles, the groups introduced. This is the total commerce: 

• Angels get: OF Josh Lowe from Rays 
• Rays get: INF Gavin Lux from Reds, RHP Chris Clark from Angels
• Reds get: LHP Brock Burke from Angels

Lowe, who turns 28 in February, loved a standout season in 2023 when he hit 20 residence runs in 135 video games and put up an OPS+ of 128. Over the past two seasons, nevertheless, his offensive numbers have declined considerably. Lux is a veteran lefty bat who has a profession OPS+ of 99. He can play second base and get by in left subject. Lux goes into his stroll 12 months in 2026. Clark, a former fifth-round draft decide, is 24 and reached Double-A final season. Throughout components of three minor league seasons, he has an ERA of 5.25 and a Okay/BB ratio of two.52 in 54 begins and a pair of reduction appearances. Burke is a 28-year-old lefty reliever with a profession ERA+ of 110. 

Yankees, Mets focusing on Peralta in commerce talks

It is not identified whether or not the Brewers, coming off back-to-back NL Central titles, will commerce their ace this winter, however they seem to a minimum of be contemplating it. On that entrance, the Yankees and Mets have engaged the Brewers in discussions about Peralta as there’s an growing notion that Milwaukee will certainly deal him away this offseason, Jon Heyman of the New York Submit stories.

Peralta, 29, is coming into the ultimate season of his contract. He is compiled a 3.40 ERA (123 ERA+) and a 3.27 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 95 begins since 2023. His consistency, reliability, and affordability (he is owed $8 million) make him a gorgeous goal for groups searching for front-of-the-rotation assist.

Yankees adjusting supply to Bellinger

The Yankees stay in negotiations with free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, who was a key driver of their success final season. So far the sticking level has been contract size, and fairly than meet Bellinger’s ask the Yankees are proposing an alternate construction, Jon Heyman of the New York Submit stories. Particularly, the Yankees are prepared to present Bellinger not one however two opt-outs in a contract that features a substantial signing bonus and no deferrals. Whether or not that is sufficient to maneuver Bellinger’s camp off their contract-length stance relies upon upon the market. 

Crimson Sox checking in on Paredes

The Crimson Sox want infield assist after shedding out on Alex Bregman, who inked with the Cubs, and the Astros have infielders to spare. As such, the 2 sides are discussing Isaac Paredes, Jon Heyman of the New York Submit stories. Paredes, who quickly turns 27, is coming off a robust bounceback marketing campaign in 2025 during which he had an OPS+ of 123 and earned his second profession All-Star choice. He is greatest suited to 3rd base and is below workforce management via the 2027 season. 

Tigers a minimum of listening on Skubal

Will the Tigers commerce back-to-back AL Cy Younger winner Tarik Skubal heading into his stroll 12 months? The guess isn’t any as they goal for a 3rd straight journey to the postseason in 2026, however they’re a minimum of listening to commerce inquiries, Jon Heyman of the New York Submit stories. Skubal and the group could also be at odds given the chasm between their respective filed arbitration figures, and that a minimum of theoretically could improve the percentages of a commerce. Even with just one 12 months of workforce management remaining, Skubal will command a excessive price in return, as he is maybe the most effective beginning pitcher in all of baseball. 

Twins, Caratini comply with deal

The Twins and free-agent catcher Victor Caratini have agreed to a two-year deal, in response to FanSided. Caratini has additionally seen time in recent times at first base and designated hitter and going again additional has additionally performed third base and left subject. In 114 video games for the Astros final season, he was price 0.9 WAR. The 12 homers marked a profession excessive for the part-timer, who has now slugged above .400 in two straight seasons. Ryan Jeffers is the doubtless starter for the Twins heading to 2026 and Caratini slides in as a pleasant backup choice.