Every team's Winter Meetings wish list

MLB clubs head to Las Vegas next week for annual summit

December 7th, 2018

Baseball's annual Winter Meetings are set to begin on Monday in Las Vegas, and that means Hot Stove season is about to really kick into high gear.
There have already been some big moves this offseason -- the Yankees' trade for , the Mets' trade for and , the Nationals' signing of , the Cardinals' trade for -- but that's only the beginning.
When the industry gathers at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, it'll be a chance for teams to set deals in motion and maybe make a big splash or two. What might those be this year? MLB.com is previewing the Winter Meetings right here.
Here are the biggest needs for each of the 30 MLB clubs entering the Winter Meetings.
AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST
Blue Jays
A rotation with a lot of question marks beyond and means Toronto needs arms. And those two starters might even draw trade offers, as they're each under control for only two more seasons. More >
Orioles
New general manager Mike Elias has his work cut out for him, as there's a lot the O's need. Besides a new manager and coaching staff, the biggest needs include a middle infielder to pair with , a third baseman and multiple outfielders. More >
Rays
The Rays are casting a wide net this offseason in their search for potential impact acquisitions on the trade and free-agent markets. They're looking to add a veteran starter and a hitter to a young core that won 90 games in 2018. More >
Red Sox
The World Series champs have already brought back Steve Pearce and . But and Joe Kelly are also free agents, which leaves the bullpen as the top priority. Relievers like , and will be on the table. More >

Yankees
The Yankees want one more starter to go with Paxton and the returning . They want to preserve their deep bullpen, too, with Robertson and Zach Britton being free agents. There's also the Didi Gregorius-sized hole at shortstop, as he'll be recovering from Tommy John surgery. Manny Machado, anyone? More >
AL CENTRAL
Indians
The Indians could be on the verge of some franchise-altering moves. They've traded All-Star catcher and could deal starters or or some of their top Minor League prospects to address needs elsewhere on the roster, such as the outfield and their bullpen. More >

Royals
The Royals' weakest area in 2018 was the relief corps, so that'll be the focus entering the Winter Meetings. They need arms at the back end of the bullpen, and GM Dayton Moore will likely be looking for some veteran additions. More >
Tigers
The middle infield will probably be the Tigers' chief priority -- they want to add a veteran shortstop and maybe a second baseman, too, to give prospect time to develop. Detroit is also looking for bullpen help ... but then again, who isn't? More >
Twins
The Twins want a starter and a closer -- they need to fill that second role after trading in August. Plus, they could make a move for a corner infielder/outfielder to complement recent acquisition C.J. Cron. More >
White Sox
The White Sox are thinking big. big. They have serious interest in the superstar free agent. Beyond that, a starter to bolster the rotation in 's absence may be on the list. More >
AL WEST
Angels
The Angels need more pitching, and they need it for both their starting rotation and bullpen. After a string of pitching injuries over the last few years, the club will likely prioritize durability in its search. Los Angeles could also seek an upgrade at catcher, particularly an experienced option. More >



Astros
The Astros' roster is still loaded, but they missed out on two players they were interested in: Goldschmidt and Eovaldi. That gives a clue about what Houston will be pursuing at the Winter Meetings -- a starter and an impact bat. More >
Athletics
The A's offseason agenda remains focused on filling out their rotation and finding a catcher. They have a decision to make on whether they want to bring back second baseman , while they also need to acquire multiple starting pitchers. Look for Oakland to ramp up its activity next week after a quiet start to the offseason. More >
Mariners
Jerry Dipoto's been making trades left and right, and his roster revamp isn't done yet. The M's might not swing another blockbuster, but they'll certainly be looking to add pitching, especially with both their ace Paxton and their closer Diaz now on new clubs. More >
Rangers
The Rangers have one thing on the mind: pitching. That means multiple inning-eating starters and depth for a depleted bullpen. Texas might not splurge on an expensive name, but they'll be seeking dependability to help take pressure off their younger pitchers. More >
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST
Braves
The Braves have already gone out and gotten Josh Donaldson and . What's next? Perhaps an ace for the pitching staff, and maybe even more. Atlanta might also look for an outfielder like , or a late-inning reliever. More >
Marlins
The Marlins' burning question entering the Winter Meetings: Will they trade J.T. Realmuto? But that's not the only question. The rebuilding Marlins need to add offense, through short-term free agent deals or trades, all if the price is right. More >
Mets
Brodie Van Wagenen has already made waves with his trade for Cano and Diaz. What will the new Mets GM do at his first Winter Meetings? His next move could be for a catcher (Realmuto?), a right-handed-hitting outfielder (A.J. Pollock?) or another stud reliever (Miller?). More >
Nationals
The Nats didn't wait for the Winter Meetings to snatch the top free-agent starter on the market, Corbin. And that's only one of the additions they've already made. They won't wait on Harper to continue shopping, either -- they feel they might be an arm short in the rotation and the bullpen, and they'll want a left-handed bat, even if it's not Harper. More >

Phillies
The Phillies are going big. They want Machado, and they want Harper. They also want a frontline starting pitcher, especially after missing out on Corbin. It should be an exciting Winter Meetings for Philly. More >
NL CENTRAL
Brewers
The Brewers don't have much wiggle room within their payroll, but their most significant need is at second base after the club non-tendered . The club may also seek an upgrade at catcher and depth for its bullpen, but those needs are less pressing than the vacancy at second. More >
Cardinals
The Cardinals just pulled off one of the biggest moves of the offseason with their blockbuster trade for Goldschmidt, but they still enter next week's Winter Meetings with a shopping list. The club's top priority of an impact bat has been resolved, so now the focus shifts to the bullpen, which needs a late-inning left-hander and a closer. They're also in the market for a reserve catcher. More >

Cubs
The Cubs have been linked to Harper all offseason, and the former Nationals star's free agency will be in the spotlight next week. Besides a potential big splash -- which president of baseball operations Theo Epstein has said would require some payroll creativity to add "dollars of real significance" -- Chicago is seeking additional bullpen depth, a backup catcher and a utility infielder. More >
Pirates
The Pirates already re-signed and added outfielder . Expect them to keep an eye on the shortstop market, though GM Neal Huntington has said they're comfortable with rookie and at the position. They could also add another left-handed bullpen arm. More >
Reds
With a new manager in tow, the Reds project to be aggressive in moving beyond their rebuilding effort after four straight last-place finishes in the NL Central. They need more pitching, both in their rotation and bullpen. They're unlikely to be in the mix for a top free-agent arm like , but could add someone from the tier below him. They also need to find a replacement for in center field. More >
NL WEST
D-backs
The D-backs addressed one of their top offseason priorities in acquiring starting pitcher in the Goldschmidt trade. Now they need to fill the void in center field left by Pollock, who is unlikely to re-sign with Arizona, and may also add bullpen depth. More >

Dodgers
The Dodgers have already been linked to a number of top free-agent and trade targets this winter, including Harper, Kluber, Yusei Kikuchi and , so many will be looking to Los Angeles to see how it retools after a second consecutive World Series defeat. The Dodgers need a veteran catcher to pair with , and will look to upgrade their bullpen. More >

Giants
New president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi enters his first Winter Meetings with the Giants looking to address needs in the outfield, rotation and bullpen. He could possibly deepen the club's talent pool by dealing one of its veterans, with being the most valuable trade chip among them. More >

Padres
The Padres have many holes to address on their roster, including third-base and shortstop jobs that are wide open. Among their biggest priorities is acquiring starting pitching, as no rotation members are currently guaranteed spots for next season. The club could also look to deal from its surplus of Major League outfielders. More >
Rockies
With DJ LeMahieu, and all hitting free agency, the Rockies will prioritize offense this offseason. Their versatile roster affords them the luxury of not having limiting needs at specific positions in their search for run production. More >