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Jan. 18: Trading Arenado remains top priority for Cardinals

Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Saturday at the team’s Winter Warm-Up event that trading third baseman Nolan Arenado remains “priority one, two and three” for St. Louis. However, Mozeliak acknowledged that the club remains in a holding pattern with Arenado due to the free-agent market, where fellow third baseman Alex Bregman is still unsigned.

Mozeliak added that he’s “hopeful” that a trade will come to fruition but characterized the chances of Arenado being dealt as “a flip of the coin.” The Cardinals are looking to add to their bullpen and potentially acquire a right-handed bat, but Mozeliak indicated they won’t act until Arenado’s future is resolved.

The Cards thought they had a deal to send Arenado to the Astros in mid-December, but Arenado exercised his full no-trade clause to block the trade. Houston subsequently signed first baseman Christian Walker, locking in Isaac Paredes as its starting third baseman and taking the club out of the mix for a potential Arenado trade.

According to Katie Woo of The Athletic (subscription required), the Yankees were also among the small number of teams to inquire about Arenado in December, but they balked at St. Louis' demands, with the Cardinals unwilling to eat a large portion of his remaining contract -- three years, $74 million ($10 million of which will be paid by the Rockies) -- just to move him.

As of Jan. 7, there had been “next to no traction in [Arenado] trade talks” since the Cardinals’ deal with the Astros fell through, with Arenado’s small list of preferred destinations complicating St. Louis’ ability to trade him, per Woo's report.

Multiple league sources told Woo that they thought the Red Sox represented Arenado’s last chance of being traded before the start of the 2025 campaign. Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reported on Jan. 5 that Boston is "a preferred destination -- if not the preferred destination" for Arenado, but the club's level of interest in the third baseman is unclear. The Red Sox also have been linked to Bregman, along with the Blue Jays, Tigers and Cubs.

Jan. 17: How Sasaki to the Dodgers impacts the free-agent market

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have reached a conclusion, with the coveted right-hander opting to join the Dodgers, according to a post on Sasaki's Instagram page. The Padres and Blue Jays were the other reported finalists in the mix for the 23-year-old.

Sasaki becomes the third high-profile Japanese star to land with the Dodgers over the past two years, following in the footsteps of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who helped the club win the World Series in 2024.

With Sasaki and Blake Snell joining the club in free agency and Ohtani set to return to the mound after completing his rehab from right elbow surgery, the Dodgers could have one of the best rotations in MLB history. Sasaki, Snell, Ohtani and Yamamoto are joined by Tyler Glasnow, Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May, Bobby Miller and Landon Knack among the team’s current starting options.

With Sasaki in the fold, much of the Dodgers’ offseason work is likely done. In addition to Snell, the team previously signed outfielders Teoscar Hernández and Michael Conforto, infielder Hyeseong Kim and reliever Blake Treinen as free agents and inked utility man Tommy Edman to an extension. Barring something unforeseen, re-signing free agent Clayton Kershaw could be the last major item on Los Angeles’ checklist before Spring Training.

Losing Sasaki is tough enough for the Padres, but seeing him join the rival Dodgers adds to the sting. San Diego’s approach this offseason raises questions about how it will respond to this disappointment. So far, the Friars haven’t made any notable acquisitions and have reportedly entertained offers for some of their higher-priced players -- including Dylan Cease and Luis Arraez -- suggesting limited payroll flexibility.

Due to the international amateur bonus pool restrictions in place, the team could have landed Sasaki for a relatively modest cost, but that won’t be the case for other free agents. So while San Diego still has a need for a starter after missing out on Sasaki, there’s no guarantee that it will pivot to one of the other notable arms available, a list that includes Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta, Max Scherzer, Andrew Heaney and José Quintana. Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and left fielder Jurickson Profar are also still unsigned, though it’s unclear if the Padres plan to pursue a reunion with either player.

While the Dodgers and Padres were widely considered to be the two frontrunners for Sasaki throughout his free-agent process, which began when he was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball on Dec. 9, the Blue Jays were surprisingly included among the reported finalists for the right-hander on Jan. 13. In the end, though, Sasaki became the latest high-profile free agent Toronto has pursued unsuccessfully.

Entering a pivotal 2025 season, the final year they have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette under club control, the Blue Jays will likely continue to explore ways to make a big splash before Opening Day. Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Anthony Santander and Flaherty are among the marquee free agents to whom they’ve recently been linked.

Jan. 17: Could Blue Jays land multiple big-name free agents?

The Blue Jays have come up short in their recent pursuits of top free agents. Last offseason, they were among the leading contenders for Shohei Ohtani, only to see him sign with the Dodgers. They were one of the final few teams standing for Juan Soto this offseason before he joined the Mets. On Friday, the Blue Jays lost out once again to the Dodgers, this time for coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki.

However, there are still a couple of headline free agents remaining -- namely, Anthony Santander and Pete Alonso. And the Blue Jays are reportedly interested in both.

Talks between Toronto and Santander picked up Friday morning, according to Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. The Blue Jays' interest in the switch-hitting outfielder dates back to the Winter Meetings and has seemingly persisted throughout the winter. Now that interest appears to be mutual.

The Jays are also in the mix for Alonso, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. He adds that Toronto doesn't intend to trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr. if it signs the Mets' longtime first baseman. Rather, the two sluggers would be paired together for 2025, which is Guerrero's last before reaching free agency. The Mets were linked to Alonso throughout the offseason, but a reunion now appears unlikely, according to SNY's Andy Martino.

Jan. 17: Blue Jays looking to pair Vlad Jr. with Alonso?

Even after landing Juan Soto earlier this offseason, the Mets have kept the door open for a potential reunion with free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso. However, with the two sides still far apart in their negotiations, the club now considers it the most likely outcome that Alonso will sign elsewhere, reports SNY’s Andy Martino.

The Mets made another move to bolster their offense on Thursday, reportedly reaching a one-year deal with outfielder Jesse Winker. Per Martino, the Winker deal was part of the Mets’ post-Alonso pivot plan, which was also expected to include signing a reliever. One day after that report, the Mets agreed to a two-year deal with lefty reliever A.J. Minter, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

According to a report by Joel Sherman in the New York Post, the Mets made "what they perceived as a last-ditch effort" to re-sign Alonso by offering a three-year deal in the neighborhood of $70 million, slightly more than what another slugging first baseman -- Christian Walker -- received when signing a three-year, $60 million contract with the Astros earlier this offseason.

While there aren’t many obvious fits left for Alonso outside of Queens, The Athletic's (subscription required) Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon report that at least two other clubs are engaged in discussions with the slugger. The Blue Jays are one of those teams. The other is a mystery, though Alonso was recently linked to the Giants and Angels.

The Toronto connection is interesting, considering the Blue Jays already have first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a pending free agent, on their roster. With the two sides reportedly far apart in their contract extension negotiations, Guerrero has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate. However, according to Rosenthal, the club’s intention is not to sign Alonso and then trade Guerrero. Rather, the Jays are hoping to add Alonso to the fold to improve their playoff chances in Guerrero’s final year under club control.

Jan. 17: Cubs 'among top remaining suitors' for Scott (sources)

MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi reports that the Cubs are "among the top remaining suitors" for left-hander Tanner Scott, who is considered the best reliever on this offseason's free-agent market. Morosi adds that Scott could make his decision, which will be between "several multiyear offers," as soon as this weekend in what has been a slow-moving relief pitcher market.

Scott, 30, posted a 1.75 ERA with 22 saves between the Marlins and Padres last season. Over the past two seasons, he owns a 2.04 ERA over 150 innings and struck out 31% of the batters he faced.

Jan. 15: Yankees reportedly focused on adding lefty reliever

What will be the Yankees' next move in what has been a busy offseason? According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic (subscription required), the team's biggest priority as of now seems to be adding a left-handed reliever. Kuty reports that New York has discussed pitchers such as Tim Hill, Brooks Raley and Andrew Chafin. More >

Jan. 15: Giants, Pirates reportedly interested in Grichuk

Sources told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand last week that the Pirates are showing interest in free-agent outfielder Randal Grichuk. They reportedly have some competition for his services as the Giants recently spoke to Grichuk's representatives, per FanSided's Robert Murray.

Grichuk's 2024 season -- his 11th in the Majors -- was one of his best even though the 33-year-old was a part-time player with the D-backs. He produced an .875 OPS and hit 12 homers in 254 at-bats last year. Most of his plate appearances came against left-handed pitching, and he recorded a .319/.386/.528 slash line against them.

Some of the other available mid-tier bats in the corner-outfield market include Mark Canha, Austin Hays and Jesse Winker. That group is a clear step down from Anthony Santander -- the top slugger remaining in the outfield market -- and a fellow 2024 All-Star, Jurickson Profar.

Jan. 14: Cubs could become fit for Bregman (report)

With Alex Bregman still looking for a new home, the Cubs could become a potential landing spot if the third baseman pivots to considering short-term deals, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.

According to Levine's report, Chicago has touched base with Bregman's agent, Scott Boras. A potential deal could be somewhere in the neighborhood of three years with opt-outs after each season. More >

Jan. 12: Santander, Flaherty may consider short-term contracts (report)

The 2025 season is fast approaching -- pitchers and catchers begin reporting in less than a month -- so the clock is ticking for current free agents to make a deal, even if it's not the one they envisioned for themselves at the outset of the offseason.

It's been reported that Pete Alonso has made a proposal to the Mets for a three-year contract with opt-outs, and some of the other top players on the open market may have some interest in a similar kind of deal. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon (subscription required), outfielder Anthony Santander and starting pitcher Jack Flaherty "are open to considering short-term deals with high average annual values."

We've seen star free agents take this option recently. Last year, Blake Snell, Matt Chapman and Cody Bellinger inked short-term, high-dollar contracts during Spring Training. Each of those deals contained an opt-out after the 2024 season. Snell did opt out of his pact with the Giants and signed a lucrative deal with the Dodgers in November. Chapman ended up signing a long-term extension during last season to stay in San Francisco. Bellinger exercised his 2025 option with the Cubs in early November before getting traded to the Yankees six weeks later. It should be noted that those three players are represented by Scott Boras. Neither Santander nor Flaherty are among his clients.

Santander has been linked most often to the Blue Jays in recent reports. Meanwhile, there are a handful of teams reportedly vying for Flaherty.

Jan. 10: Alonso putting deal on the table for Mets (report)

Pete Alonso's camp has reportedly put a short-term deal on the table for the Mets -- but only for the Mets -- according to a report Friday morning from MLB Network Radio analyst and former Mets general manager Jim Duquette.

The proposal would be a three-year deal with opt-outs, per Duquette, who reports that the deal is exclusively available to the Mets right now.

A shorter deal could make a reunion with Alonso much more likely for New York. SNY's Andy Martino reported Friday that negotiations continue between the Mets and Alonso, and that the Mets would be willing to sign the star slugger to a shorter-term deal with a high average annual value and opt-outs.

But both Duquette and Martino report that Alonso and the Mets are not yet close to a deal at this time.

Alonso has spent his entire career in New York and is a four-time All-Star for the Mets. He has 226 home runs since his debut in 2019, second only to Aaron Judge's 232 over that time.

Jan. 9: Who are Yankees considering to fill infield void?

As the Yankees continue to explore ways to upgrade their infield, they've been recently linked to three-time batting champion Luis Arraez. However, there have been conflicting reports about the timeline of New York's discussions involving the San Diego star.

Jeff Passan reported in an article for ESPN+ (subscription required) on Monday that the Yankees have "continued to discuss" Arraez with San Diego. But SNY's Andy Martino followed up Thursday, writing that the Bronx Bombers "checked in briefly last November with San Diego [but] have not engaged with the Padres on Arraez since."

Gavin Lux was another second-base option the Yankees were reportedly considering, but he's no longer a possibility after the Dodgers traded him to the Reds on Monday.

Beyond Arraez and Lux, the club has checked in on free-agent second basemen Jorge Polanco and Brendan Rodgers, according to separate reports from the New York Post and USA Today.

The Yankees also have been connected to a pair of big-name third basemen: free agent Alex Bregman and trade candidate Nolan Arenado of the Cardinals. However, recent reporting from MLB Network insider Joel Sherman has tempered expectations about the Yankees potentially landing one of those players.

Jan. 8: Boston, Detroit the 'most likely landing spots' for Bregman (report)

While the Blue Jays, Yankees and Mets have also been connected to free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman lately, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman thinks the Red Sox and Tigers are the “most likely landing spots.”

Boston has been busy on the pitching side of the ball this offseason, adding Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler, Patrick Sandoval, Aroldis Chapman, Justin Wilson and Jovani Moran, but they have yet to sign a bat in free agency.

FanGraphs puts Boston’s current payroll at an estimated $172 million, presumably leaving plenty of room in its budget to fit Bregman.

If the Red Sox do end up adding Bregman, it’s possible they’ll use him to address their hole at second base. Signing Bregman to play third base and moving Rafael Devers to first is another possibility, potentially freeing up the club to trade first baseman Triston Casas for more pitching.

The Red Sox also have been mentioned as a potential suitor for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. A source told MLB.com's John Denton that Arenado has informed the Cardinals that he is willing to approve a trade to Boston. Meanwhile, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive.com have reported that the Red Sox are "a preferred destination -- if not the preferred destination" for the third baseman, although Boston's level of interest in acquiring Arenado is unclear.

The Tigers, meanwhile, already bolstered their infield with the addition of second baseman Gleyber Torres on a one-year, $15 million deal, but third base remains unsettled. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press recently reported that Detroit is "all in" on Bregman to fill the void. Even after signing Torres, the Tigers' payroll sits at just $109 million.

Jan. 7: Yankees ‘actively’ shopping Stroman (report)

Marcus Stroman appears to be the odd man out in the Yankees’ rotation after the team signed Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract in December, adding the left-hander to a stable of starters that already included Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, Clarke Schmidt and reigning American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil, as well as Stroman.

As a result, the Bronx Bombers are “actively trying to deal” the 33-year-old Stroman, according to a report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. More >