30 updates from Winter Meetings -- 1 for each team

December 12th, 2018

Here's a roundup of the biggest news out of Day 3 of the Winter Meetings for all 30 MLB clubs:
AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST
Blue Jays
General manager Ross Atkins is considering both free agency and trades as routes to acquire a starting pitcher. While Toronto is not a realistic landing spot for , the club still has several other options it could target. More >
Orioles
The club and agent Scott Boras have met to discuss how slugger Chris Davis -- who has four years remaining on his contract -- can bounce back from a rough 2018 season that featured a .539 OPS. More >
Rays
Tampa Bay may have a veteran right-hander to slot into its rotation behind reigning AL Cy Young Award winner . The Rays agreed to a deal with Charlie Morton, who posted a 3.36 ERA and struck out 10.4 batters per nine innings over the past two seasons with Houston. More >
Red Sox
With plenty of free agents still available, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is in no rush to add to a bullpen that is likely to lose . Joe Kelly is a better bet to return to Boston, but that's just one of many names the club could consider while keeping an eye on its payroll. More >
Yankees
It's not done yet, but the Yankees are closing in on a multi-year deal to bring back J.A. Happ. That would check one of their biggest boxes remaining -- another starting pitcher to solidify their rotation -- and the veteran left-hander has already shown the Yanks what he can do in the Bronx. More > 

AL CENTRAL
Indians
Manager Terry Francona has faith in Cleveland's in-house options, such as outfielder and reliever Jon Edwards, to fill bigger roles in 2019, and he played down rumors suggesting his club might trade or . More >



Royals
Now that is officially in the fold, manager Ned Yost discussed his potential lineup construction and expressed excitement about how much speed K.C. has. More >
Tigers
One of the Tigers' main needs entering the Winter Meetings was a veteran shortstop to solidify their infield. They weren't in a rush to find one, but they got one anyway on Day 3 -- . More >
Twins
One way the club can improve next year is to get more out of potential stars, such as and , who struggled in 2018. To that end, new manager Rocco Baldelli has plans to spend time and connect with both this offseason. More >
White Sox
Citing "very bright days ahead" for the franchise, general manager Rick Hahn said he isn't surprised the Sox have drawn interest from several free agents. Could one of them be ? More >
AL WEST
Angels
The team added a left-handed slugger as insurance at first base and DH, agreeing to a one-year deal with , as recovers from Tommy John surgery and enters his age-39 season. More >
Astros
While Charlie Morton is leaving the Astros for the Rays, the career renaissance he enjoyed in Houston speaks to the organization's ability to get the most out of players. That could be a selling point as the Astros pursue another free-agent starter. More >
Athletics
Agent Scott Boras softened his tone a bit regarding first-round pick Kyler Murray's potential future in the NFL, but also said the two-sport talent "has every intention to be in Spring Training" with Oakland in 2019. More >

Mariners
The post- era has arrived, and Seattle isn't rushing into deciding who will replace him at closer, whether that's someone already on the roster (such as ) or a current free agent. More >
Rangers
Texas is adding a veteran right-hander to its rotation mix after agreeing to a three-year deal with , who shook off a rough April last year, pitching well for the Yankees down the stretch following a trade from Minnesota. More >
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST
Braves
As Atlanta looks to fill its needs for a front-line starting pitcher, an outfielder and bullpen depth, it is attempting to strike a balance between defending its division title in 2019 and ensuring the long-term viability of its rebuilding plan. More >
Marlins
Discussions around J.T. Realmuto were heating up Wednesday with new teams entering the mix, increasingly the likelihood the Marlins will deal their All-Star catcher. More >
Mets
The Mets remain in on the Marlins' J.T. Realmuto, and in the meantime, they're looking to add to their outfield with A.J. Pollock and among the free-agent options. More >

Nationals
's time in Washington is over. But the door remains open for 's return, and general manager Mike Rizzo also struck an optimistic tone about the possibility of a contract extension for heading into the third baseman's final season of club control. More >
Phillies
They officially added on Wednesday but continue to look for pitching help. With top free-agent starters coming off the board, what rotation options remain? More >
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
Avoiding an arbitration hearing, Milwaukee agreed on a 2019 contract with right-hander Jimmy Nelson, who missed this past season while recovering from right shoulder surgery. The $3.7 million deal includes an incentive the Brewers surely would be thrilled for Nelson to collect. More >
Cardinals
St. Louis is fielding offers for first baseman/right fielder and is prepared to deal him this offseason, perhaps to an AL club that could take advantage of his bat in a DH role. More >
Cubs
Chicago's is "progressing without limitations" from last season's shoulder injury, but the Cubs aren't expected to pursue his close friend, free-agent , due to current payroll constraints. More >
Pirates
For the first time since 2013, won't be the Pirates' shortstop on Opening Day, after agreeing to a deal with the Tigers. His replacement isn't set in stone, but the Bucs are intrigued by , acquired from Cleveland earlier this offseason. More >
Reds
In search of stability for a rotation that struggled again in 2018, Cincinnati pulled off a trade for Washington right-hander , a workhorse who is due to reach free agency after next season. More >

NL WEST
D-backs
The recent trade of star first baseman might have signaled the D-backs are embarking on a full rebuild, but general manager Mike Hazen doesn't intend to take that path, thanks to a roster that still features plenty of talent. More >
Dodgers
Miami catcher J.T. Realmuto remains among the Dodgers' primary targets this winter. Sources told MLB.com that additional teams could be involved in a potential expanded deal. More >



Giants
All was quiet on the Giants' front Wednesday, but president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said conversations at the Winter Meetings could lead to "some moves next week before the holidays." 

Padres
"I don't think anything's off the table for us," manager Andy Green said of how his club will structure its starting rotation. While San Diego remains in the market to add a starter, it is considering many options for 2019, including using openers. More >
Rockies
Seattle's and Cleveland's have become primary targets as Colorado looks for an offensive upgrade at first base. Acquiring either would have ripple effects for and Charlie Blackmon. More >