We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
Jan. 14: Assessing starting pitching market in wake of Suárez deal with Red Sox
One of the top available starting pitchers has come off the board, with the Red Sox and free-agent lefty Ranger Suárez reaching an agreement on Wednesday.
That leaves Framber Valdez as the last remaining hurler from the clearly defined quintet that sat at the top of the starting pitching market at the start of the offseason, with Dylan Cease (Blue Jays), Michael King (Padres) and Tatsuya Imai (Astros) also in that group along with Valdez and Suárez. Valdez has been most often linked to the Mets and Orioles.
Meanwhile, Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta continues to loom as an attractive trade target, given his recent performance and modest salary for 2026 ($8 million), which will be his final year before free agency.
With a Tarik Skubal trade still considered a long shot -- despite the sizable gap in arbitration figures between the lefty and the Tigers -- and the Twins reportedly not planning to move Joe Ryan or Pablo López, we could see interest in the Nationals’ MacKenzie Gore start to pick up as well.
Zac Gallen, Chris Bassitt, Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer and Lucas Giolito are among the other notable options left in free agency.
Jan. 14: Tucker has multiple contract offers (reports)
According to FanSided's Robert Murray, the Mets have made an offer to Kyle Tucker that would pay him $50 million per year on a short-term deal. Murray's report was confirmed by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.
Earlier on Tuesday, The Athletic's Will Sammon (subscription required) said he heard from league sources who suggested the Mets were in the range of offering $120 million to $140 million for three years to Tucker. New York has ramped up its pursuit of the outfielder over the past week, meeting with him via video on two occasions in that time.
On Wednesday, MLB Network Radio's Jim Duquette said that it's "likely" the Mets have gone to a fourth year with their offer.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are also going hard after Tucker and have offered him a long-term contract, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
The Mets, Blue Jays and Dodgers are believed to be the three main teams involved in the race to sign the four-time All-Star. Sammon's sources suggested that Tucker's decision could come as soon as this week.
Jan. 13: Giants 'aggressively pursuing' second basemen (report)
After signing Adrian Houser and Tyler Mahle to strengthen their rotation earlier in the offseason, the Giants are shifting their attention to the infield.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, San Francisco is "aggressively pursuing" a second baseman and has been engaged in trade talks with the Cubs regarding Nico Hoerner and the Cardinals regarding Brendan Donovan.
Second base is a clear area of need for the Giants, who are projected to have the third-worst production from second base in the Majors. Right now, Casey Schmitt -- who owns a carer 101 OPS+ and posted a -4 Outs Above Average last season -- is slated to receive the bulk of the playing time. More >
Jan. 13: Bichette meets with Phillies (sources)
The Phillies and Bo Bichette met virtually on Monday.
Two sources confirmed the meeting to MLB.com, though the club has not commented publicly. The Athletic first reported late last week that the Phillies and Bichette planned to talk.
The Phillies’ interest in Bichette is real. Sources said they believe there is a path to a deal, but several challenges must be met. More >
Jan. 13: D-backs acquire Arenado from Cardinals
The D-backs have completed a trade with the Cardinals for veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado.
St. Louis is receiving 22-year-old right-hander Jack Martinez -- an eighth-round pick from the 2025 MLB Draft out of Arizona State -- in return. More >
Jan. 13: As Bellinger talks continue, Yankees considering alternatives (report)
The Yankees aren't closing the door on a reunion with Bellinger just yet. According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, the Bronx Bombers continue to negotiate with the outfielder and have enhanced their latest offer in an attempt to bridge the gap between the two sides.
As Heyman previously reported, the length of a potential deal has been a sticking point in contract talks. The Yankees reportedly offered a five-year deal worth around $155 million, but Bellinger is said to be seeking a seven-year contract.
Heyman noted Monday that the Yankees are considering the other two top free-agent hitters, Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, and discussing trades for several other stars, including Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr., as backup plans.
After the Cubs reportedly agreed to a five-year deal with third baseman Alex Bregman on Saturday, Hoerner could be the odd man out in the infield. Robert will play in 2026 on a $20 million club option and has another club option for 2027.
If Bellinger doesn't end up with the Yankees, Heyman mentioned the Dodgers, Giants, Mets, Cubs and Blue Jays as other potential suitors.
Jan. 13: Yankees acquire LHP Weathers from Marlins for 4 prospects
The Yankees moved to bolster a rotation that projects to be compromised in the early months of the upcoming season, as the club announced Tuesday it has acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for a four-player prospect package.
Miami is receiving outfielder Brendan Jones, outfielder Dillon Lewis, infielder Dylan Jasso and infielder Juan Matheus in the trade.
Jones (No. 15), Lewis (No. 16) and Jasso (No. 23) were all ranked among the Yankees’ top 30 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline. More >
Jan. 11: After signing Bregman, are Cubs prepping to make another trade?
One of the big four remaining free-agent position players is no longer on the market. Alex Bregman agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract with the Cubs on Saturday. It's the third-largest deal in Cubs history in terms of total value, and it gives Chicago a stacked infield, with Bregman at third base, Dansby Swanson at shortstop, Nico Hoerner at second and Michael Busch at first.
It also leaves the Cubs with an infield surplus. Matt Shaw, coming off a solid rookie season, was slated to enter the year at the hot corner, but with Bregman now in town, Shaw could become a super-utility player capable of playing multiple infield positions. Or the Cubs could entertain trade offers for either him or Hoerner, who will be a free agent after the 2026 season. Hoerner's name has come up in trade rumors throughout the winter, and with Shaw able to shift over to second base if needed, Chicago could further explore Hoerner's market and try to get something for him before he potentially leaves via free agency.
The Cubs completed a splashy trade just a few days ago, acquiring starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Marlins for three prospects. As MLB.com's Mark Feinsand wrote, it’s entirely possible that the Cubs will enter next season with Shaw and Hoerner on their roster. But adding Bregman gives them the flexibility to construct another notable trade if they so desire.
Jan. 10: Tigers targeting veteran starters Giolito, Bassitt (report)
The Tigers have made one addition to their starting rotation so far this offseason, signing right-hander Drew Anderson after he had two dominant seasons in Korea. But Detroit would like to keep adding to its starting staff and has been in talks with, among others, veteran starters Lucas Giolito and Chris Bassitt, according to The Athletic (subscription required).
The 31-year-old Giolito, a high school teammate of current Tigers starter Jack Flaherty, had a solid 2025 season for the Red Sox, posting a 3.41 ERA over 145 innings before an elbow injury in September cut his year short. Bassitt, 36, had a 3.96 ERA over 170 1/3 innings for the Blue Jays last year. He has pitched at least 170 innings in each of the past four seasons.
Jan. 5: Astros likely to trade a position player
After bolstering their rotation with the additions of Tatsuya Imai, Mike Burrows and Ryan Weiss, the Astros’ top offseason priority is complete. However, the club still needs to sort out its starting lineup. The problem? Too many players, not enough spots.
With Yordan Alvarez expected to spend 2026 as Houston’s regular DH, the Astros currently don’t have room to give both Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker everyday playing time. As a result, it is becoming “increasingly likely” that the Astros will make a trade to alleviate the logjam, The Athletic (subscription required) reports.
Walker’s salary -- he has two years left on his three-year, $60 million deal -- and limited no-trade clause will make the first baseman more difficult to move, so Paredes seems more likely to go. His name has already surfaced in trade buzz, with the Red Sox reportedly showing interest in him.
Trading outfielder Jesús Sánchez is another option for Houston, but doing so wouldn’t address the team’s infield surplus, unless the club is open to the idea of Paredes playing the outfield.
Jan. 5: Pirates reportedly showing interest in Suárez
Although they’ve added Brandon Lowe, Ryan O’Hearn, Jhostynxon García and Jake Mangum this offseason, the Pirates are still hunting for another bat. Kazuma Okamoto was reportedly a prime target, but the Japanese slugger joined the Blue Jays on a four-year deal, becoming the latest free agent to spurn Pittsburgh after Kyle Schwarber, Josh Naylor and Jorge Polanco did the same.
With Okamoto off the board, the Pirates are expected to turn their focus to third baseman Eugenio Suárez, according to a report from Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Coming off a 49-homer season, Suárez is a logical fit for the Pirates, who finished last in MLB with 117 home runs and a .350 slugging percentage in 2025 and have an opening at third base after trading Ke’Bryan Hayes during the summer.