MLB Free Company Rumors, Buzz: New Deal for Naylor as Mariners Preserve Slugger

[ad_1] Does it really feel heat in right here to you? We're now into the recent range season with MLB free company beginning Thursday, Nov. 6.

The Dodgers and the Blue Jays performed a World Sequence traditional, and now we're conserving monitor of gamers who could also be on the transfer, supervisor comings and goings, and different buzz from across the majors.

Nov. 16 Naylor's New Deal: Mariners Preserve Slugger The Seattle Mariners agreed to phrases with first baseman Josh Naylor on a five-year contract, in response to ESPN. The transfer retains Naylor, 28, in Seattle months after he joined the membership by way of a deadline commerce with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Naylor was ranked No. 11 in our prime 30 free brokers to look at this offseason.

The Mariners completed the 2025 season 90-72 to win their first American League West divisional title since 2001 and reached the AL Championship Sequence earlier than dropping to Toronto.

Nov. 13 Mets GM: We would love Alonso, Diaz to return Pete Alonso opted out of the two-year, $54 million deal he signed with the Mets earlier this month and the All-Star slugger remains to be within the combine to return to Queens. However in response to the New York Publish, the primary baseman could have loads of suitors. It is even obtained MLB superagent Scott Boras doing a trademark quip for his shopper.

"There’s little question Pete’s pursuers are primed to pay the ability piper," Boras alliterated on the GM conferences in Las Vegas on Wednesday. "Pete picked an ideal interval to play preeminently at a major place. A playoff parched plethora will pounce to take part within the Polar Plunge."

So it feels like there's a marketplace for the five-time All-Star, who ranks because the fifth-best free agent on our offseason record. The identical goes for nearer Edwin Diaz (ranked No. 10 on our record), who additionally opted out of his deal and is anticipated to be among the many most closely pursued relievers in free company.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns mentioned: "We love each Pete and Edwin. They have been nice representatives of the group … We would like to have them each again. At this stage of the offseason, it’s actually powerful to foretell any outcomes, however definitely, we'd like to have each these guys again."

Nov. 11 Final month, Philadelphia president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski mentioned that Harper "did not have an elite season" in 2025 and the Phillies "guess" they're going to "solely discover out if he turns into elite, or he continues to be good." Harper, a two-time Nationwide League MVP, mentioned he was "dissatisfied" by these feedback.

"I've spoken to him," Dombrowski mentioned at MLB's common supervisor conferences of his feedback about Harper, in response to ESPN. "We had a pleasant dialog. Every part went properly."

Final season, Harper totaled 27 residence runs, 75 RBIs and three.1 WAR, whereas posting a .261/.357/.487 slash line in 132 regular-season video games.

Dodgers enthusiastic about Devin Williams Yankees nearer Devin Williams is a free agent following a tough 2025 season with New York, wherein posted a 4.79 ERA – over 3.5 runs greater than his 2024 determine with the Brewers – and by no means grew to become totally dependable for them behind their bullpen. Reportedly, that hasn't stopped the Dodgers from eager to carry Williams on board, per the Athletic.

The Dodgers reportedly wished to commerce for Williams on the time that Milwaukee was purchasing him, however he ended up going to the Yankees as an alternative. Given his latest struggles, Williams won't be a high-cost acquisition in the best way that Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates had been for the Dodgers final offseason, when Los Angeles spent almost $90 million to amass the pair of relievers.

Pittsburgh Pirates common supervisor Ben Cherington expressed that Skenes "goes to be a Pirate in 2026," per FanSided. Final season, Skenes, an All-Star in every of his first two MLB seasons, recorded a 1.97 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 216 strikeouts in 187.2 innings pitched (32 begins).

Mets enthusiastic about free agent Cody Bellinger The Yankees want to reunite with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger after he opted out of his contract earlier in November, however in response to the New York Publish, they'll face competitors from, amongst different groups, the crosstown Mets.

FOX Sports activities MLB analyst Rowan Kavner positioned Bellinger No. 6 in his free agent rankings, because the veteran outfielder had a resurgent 2025 the place he batted .272/.334/.480 with 29 residence runs for the Yankees, whereas producing over 5 wins above alternative. Whereas he has had off years – notably in 2021 and 2022 with the Dodgers, and a letdown followup marketing campaign with the Cubs previous his commerce to New York – Bellinger's highs are as promising as virtually anybody else on the free agent market this offseason. That the Mets would need him for his or her outfield – which at present options Tyrone Taylor and his .598 OPS from 2025 in middle area on the depth chart – is self-explanatory.

Cubs wanting into including beginning pitching Even with free agent Kyle Tucker doubtlessly leaving Chicago, the Cubs are centered on including to their beginning pitching this offseason. Common supervisor Carter Hawkins spoke to assembled media on the GM conferences in Las Vegas and mentioned that the rotation was, "the place essentially the most alternative is," per ESPN.

The Cubs declined their 2026 choice for Shota Imanaga earlier than extending the homer-prone starter a qualifying supply. Their rotation has many arms to select from, however they're typically on short-term offers, in contract with the extra locked-up lineup. Additionally per ESPN, Chicago has curiosity within the not too long ago posted NPB starter, Tatsuya Imai, to hitch their rotation.

FOX Sports activities' MLB analyst Rowan Kavner ranked Imai No. 17 in his top-30 free brokers, saying that, "He’s not a very massive man, however groups who simply watched Yoshinobu Yamamoto win World Sequence MVP honors won't be scared off by that. Imai continues to get higher yearly, seeing his strikeout price rise and his stroll price decline precipitously."

Tommy Edman to bear ankle surgical procedure Los Angeles Dodgers utility participant Tommy Edman could have proper ankle surgical procedure subsequent week, common supervisor Brandon Gomes instructed reporters Tuesday on the Main League Baseball GM conferences.

Gomes mentioned Edman might be prepared for spring coaching.

Edman has been coping with a foul ankle since halfway by means of the 2024 season when he was with St. Louis. He continued to play, was traded to the Dodgers that July and wound up the NL Championship Sequence MVP.

He batted simply .143 on this 12 months's seven-game World Sequence victory over Toronto, however Edman made a number of essential defensive performs at second base and middle area to assist the Dodgers repeat as champions.

Nov. 10 Japan's Tatsuya Imai to be posted Tatsuya Imai is more likely to be the following Japanese pitcher to maneuver to MLB after his workforce, the Seibu Lions, mentioned Monday he can be made accessible to groups by means of the posting course of. A 27-year-old right-hander, Imai was 10-5 with a 1.92 ERA this season, putting out 178 in 163 2/3 innings.

A 3-time All-Star, he pitched eight innings of a mixed no-hitter in opposition to Fukuoka on April 18. Imai struck out 17 in opposition to Yokohama on June 17, breaking Daisuke Matsuzaka’s prior workforce file of 16 from 2004. Imai is 58-45 with a 3.15 ERA in eight seasons with Seibu, putting out 907 in 963 2/3 innings.

Nov. 6 Rockies enter their "Moneyball" period The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta of 'Moneyball' fame from the NFL's Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations, an individual with data of the transfer instructed The Related Press.

The individual spoke to the Related Press on situation of anonymity Thursday as a result of the transfer has not been introduced by the workforce.

DePodesta, who impressed Jonah Hill's character within the film "Moneyball," returns to baseball after almost 10 years with the Cleveland Browns. He was named Cleveland's Chief Technique Officer on Jan. 5, 2016.

Throughout his almost 20 seasons in Main League Baseball, he was the one govt to win divisional titles with 5 totally different organizations — the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland. DePodesta was the Dodgers' common supervisor throughout the 2004 and 2005 seasons.

Padres rent Craig Stammen as supervisor The Padres have made their determination for supervisor, and regardless of repeated phrase that Albert Pujols was the frontrunner, they've employed former pitcher Craig Stammen for the position. He obtained a three-year contract Thursday to start his first managerial job at any stage of the game.

The longtime right-handed reliever retired from his taking part in profession with the Padres in August 2023, and he spent final season as an assistant to the main league teaching employees and the baseball operations division headed by common supervisor A.J. Preller.

The 41-year-old Stammen replaces Mike Shildt, who retired Oct. 13 after simply two seasons in cost. The Padres received no less than 90 video games and made the playoffs in each seasons below Shildt, who cited burnout and exhaustion in asserting his departure.

"Craig has been a robust presence in our group for almost a decade," Preller mentioned in a press release. "He possesses deep organizational data and brings pure management qualities to the supervisor’s chair. As each a participant and in his post-playing profession, Craig has displayed a capability to raise these round him. His energy of character, aggressive nature and expertise for bringing individuals collectively make him the best alternative to guide the Padres."

Cubs decline Turner's choice Infielder Justin Turner grew to become a free agent Thursday after the Chicago Cubs declined a $10 million mutual choice.

Turner will obtain a $2 million buyout as a part of a contract that included a $4 million wage this 12 months.

A primary baseman and third baseman who turns 41 on Nov. 23, Turner hit .219 with three homers and 18 RBIs in 80 video games.

Turner is a two-time All-Star and was a 2020 World Sequence champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has a .283 common with 201 homers and 832 RBIs in 17 main league seasons with Baltimore (2009-10), the New York Mets (2010-13), the Dodgers (2014-22), Boston (2023), Toronto (2024), Seattle (2024) and the Cubs.

Braves decide up Albies choice The Atlanta Braves exercised second baseman Ozzie Albies' choice on Thursday, whereas declining choices on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.

Albies will get a $7 million wage in 2026 for what would be the final season in a deal value $45 million over 9 years. The 28-year-old hit a career-low .240 with 16 homers and 74 RBIs.

Johnson will get a $250,000 buyout quite than a $7 million wage, finishing a two-year contract guaranteeing $14.25 million. The 34-year-old right-hander was 3-3 with a 3.05 ERA in 65 aid appearances, putting out 59 in 59 innings.

Kinley receives a $750,000 buyout as an alternative of a $5 million wage. A right-hander who turns 35 in January, Kinley was acquired from Colorado on the commerce deadline. He was 6-3 with a 3.96 ERA in 73 aid appearances, together with 5-0 with a 0.72 ERA in 24 video games for the Braves. Kinley and the Rockies agreed forward of the 2023 season, when he was nonetheless recovering from proper flexor tendon surgical procedure, to a $6.25 million, three-year contract.

Nov. 5 Jorge Polanco declines choice Jorge Polanco is formally a free agent. The shortstop had the choice to return to the Seattle Mariners, however on Wednesday, he declined his participant choice, which was value $6 million. There's nonetheless an opportunity the Mariners re-sign him, however his companies are actually accessible to the open market.

Polanco slashed .265/.326/.495 with 26 residence runs and 78 RBIs throughout his second season in Seattle. He hit a walk-off single within the fifteenth inning of Recreation 5 of the AL Division Sequence in opposition to the Detroit Tigers.

Bochy returns to Giants Bruce Bochy reportedly rejoined the San Francisco Giants as a particular assistant on Wednesday. Bochy was the supervisor in San Francisco from 2007-2019, main the Giants to World Sequence victories in 2010, 2012 and 2014. Bochy briefly retired from managing earlier than returning to the Texas Rangers from 2023-2025. He received a World Sequence with the Rangers in his first season on the helm.

However after the Rangers' moved on this offseason, Bochy returned to San Francisco. He'll seemingly assist information Giants' new supervisor Tony Vitello.

Braves retain Sale The Braves have reportedly exercised their membership choice on ace left-hander Chris Sale, per ESPN. Atlanta pays Sale $18 million in 2026, earlier than he heads to free company earlier than his age-38 season in 2027.

The reigning NL Cy Younger winner had a tricky April, posting a 4.84 ERA, however was unbelievable from that time ahead: Sale completed with a 2.58 ERA over 125.2 innings, with a stint on the IL limiting him to 21 begins. Sale struck out 165 batters and averaged 97 pitches and 6 innings per begin. The 15-year veteran will flip 37 in late-March, and can as soon as once more be anticipated to guide the Braves' rotation.

Nov. 4 Story Continues in Boston Veteran shortstop Trevor Story is not going to choose out of his contract and as an alternative will return to the Pink Sox in 2026, in response to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Story has two years and $55 million remaining on his deal. The membership has had the choice to tack on one other 12 months at $25 million.

Story had a strong season at Fenway with 25 residence runs, 96 RBIs and 31 stolen bases in 32 makes an attempt. Story will supply stability to an infield that noticed Alex Bregman choose out of his ultimate two years of his cope with the Pink Sox.

Bieber Stays a Blue Jay Shane Bieber has opted into his $16 million cope with the Blue Jays, conserving the previous Cy Younger winner in Toronto for 2026, in response to the New York Publish's Jon Heyman. As a commerce deadline acquisition from the Guardians, Bieber had a 3.57 ERA over seven begins, then a 3.86 ERA in 5 appearances within the postseason. It is a enhance for the Blue Jays after dropping to the Dodgers in seven video games within the World Sequence, with Bieber giving himself one other 12 months to reestablish his free company worth. The 30-year-old right-hander is a two-time All-Star and had Tommy John surgical procedure in 2024.

Flaherty Stays in Detroit Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty declined to choose out of his contract and can return to the workforce in 2026 on a $20 million wage, in response to ESPN's Jeff Passan. His return to Detroit helps stabilize the Tigers' rotation amid neverending rumors about two-time Cy Younger Award winner Tarik Skubal.

Phillies' Bader to check free company The Philadelphia Phillies introduced middle fielder Harrison Bader declined his $10 million mutual choice for 2026 and can develop into a free agent. Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner with the Cardinals, slashed .277/.347/.449 with 124 hits, 54 RBI and 17 residence runs in 146 video games performed in 2025; he performed 50 video games for the Phillies after getting traded from the Twins in July.

Cubs commerce Kittredge; Thompson indicators with Reds The Cubs had been concerned in a few strikes, buying and selling right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge again to the Orioles for money issues. Kittredge had 5 saves after arriving forward of the commerce deadline, with 5 playoff appearances.

The Cubs additionally noticed Keegan Thompson depart for a cope with the Cincinnati Reds agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract that pays $1.3 million whereas within the main leagues and $350,000 whereas within the minors. A 30-year-old right-hander, Thompson was 6-2 with a 4.50 ERA in 5 begins and 28 aid appearances for the Chicago Cubs’ Triple-A workforce in Iowa and have become a free agent final month.

Kansas Metropolis introduced it has agreed to phrases on a two-year contract with the veteran catcher that can preserve him below contract by means of the 2027 season. Perez, 36 has spent his whole 15-year profession with the Royals, incomes 9 All-Star choices together with back-to-back nods in 2023 and 2024.

Brewers decline choices of Contreras, Hoskins, Quintana The Milwaukee Brewers are declining the choices of three gamers: first baseman Rhys Hoskins, left-hander Jose Quintana, and two-time All-Star catcher William Contreras.

Hoskins receives a $4 million buyout that completes a $34 million, two-year contract. Quintana had a $15 million mutual choice and receives a $2 million buyout. Milwaukee additionally declined a $12 million membership choice on two-time All-Star catcher William Contreras, who will get a $100,000 buyout. Contreras can be eligible for arbitration if he's tendered a 2026 contract by the Nov. 21 deadline.

Hoskins, 32, batted .237 with a .332 on-base proportion, 12 homers and 43 RBIs in 90 video games this season after exercising his $18 million participant choice for 2025.. He missed two months with a sprained left thumb, obtained moved to a bench position upon his return and was left off the Brewers’ postseason roster.

Muñoz Stays in Seattle The Seattle Mariners exercised their $6 million membership choice for 2026 on nearer Andres Munoz, common supervisor Justin Hollander introduced Tuesday. Muñoz, 26, went 3-3 with a 1.73 ERA and a career-high 38 saves, third-most within the main leagues. He didn't permit any runs in seven postseason innings whereas getting two saves.

Padres' Darvish to overlook 2026 Proper-hander Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 season with the San Diego Padres after surgical procedure to restore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow for the second time in his profession. The 39-year-old Darvish additionally obtained an inside brace within the surgical procedure carried out final week, the Padres introduced Tuesday.

The five-time All-Star went 5-5 with a 5.38 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP in 15 begins for the Padres final season after lacking the primary three months as a result of elbow irritation. Darvish began the decisive Recreation 3 of San Diego's wild card sequence in opposition to the Chicago Cubs, however he took the loss after permitting two runs on 4 hits and failing to file an out within the second inning.

Darvish has accomplished three seasons of the $108 million, six-year contract he agreed to in February 2023 with the Padres, who acquired him earlier than the 2021 season. Darvish led the AL in strikeouts in 2013 and led the NL in victories in 2020.

His damage is a blow to a Padres rotation that was already in flux: Dylan Stop is a free agent, and Michael King grew to become a free agent Monday after declining his choice for 2026.

Pete Alonso opts out Earlier than the 2025 season, Pete Alonso signed a two-year cope with an choose out after the primary 12 months to return to the Mets after not discovering the main free agent deal he was searching for. And after a high-quality '25, he has now chosen to make use of that choose out and return to free company.

Alonso obtained $30 million for one season below his $54 million, two-year deal and declined a $24 million wage for 2026. The five-time All-Star first baseman, who turns 31 subsequent month, batted .272 with 38 homers, 41 doubles and 126 RBIs, whereas turning into the Mets' franchise chief in residence runs.

Pink Sox keep away from arbitration, signal Duran The Pink Sox agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract with outfielder Jarren Duran on Tuesday to keep away from arbitration for a second straight 12 months. Durran can earn further efficiency bonuses subsequent season for plate appearances: $25,000 every for 400, 500 and 550.

The 2024 All-Star performed below a $3.85 million deal this previous season and earned bonuses totaling $150,000. That deal included an $8 million workforce choice for 2026 that's changed by the brand new contract.

The 29-year-old hit .256 with 16 residence runs, 84 RBIs and 24 stolen bases in 2025. His 13 triples led the American League and he ranked third in doubles with 41, and sixth in extra-base hits with 70.

Alex Bregman elects free company Alex Bregman and the Pink Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract in February, and the third baseman has now opted out of that deal to return to the free agent market. He gave up $80 million for 2026 and ’27, of which half every year would have been deferred and payable by means of 2026. He will get $40 million for his one 12 months with Boston, of which he obtained $20 million this 12 months. He additionally will get a $5 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 15, 2028, and $20 million payable in annual $2 million installments every June 15 beginning in 2035.

He hit .273 with 18 homers and 62 RBIs in 114 video games. A 31-year-old three-time All-Star third baseman, Bregman was sidelined between Could 23 and July 11 by a strained proper quadriceps.

The Chicago Cubs turned down the power to increase Imanaga's contract to a fifth 12 months and the southpaw subsequently rejected a $15 million participant choice for 2026 and have become a free agent, per ESPN. Throughout his two seasons in Chicago (2024-24), Imanaga, a 2024 All-Star, recorded a mixed 3.28 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 4.5 WAR.

Nov. 3 New O's Deal for Enns Dietrich Enns agreed Monday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $2,625,000 that can see follow the Orioles.

Enns will get a $2.5 million wage for 2026 and the deal features a $3.5 million workforce choice for 2027 with a $125,000 buyout. Enns has the suitable to develop into a free agent on the finish of the contract.

Baltimore had a $3 million choice for 2026 as a part of the contract he signed for 2025, which included a $1.25 million wage whereas within the main leagues and a $210,000 wage whereas within the minors. He might have develop into a free agent had the choice been declined.

Enns, 34, made his main league debut with Minnesota in 2017 and pitched for Toronto in 2021. He performed for the Seibu Lions in Japan’s Pacific League in 2022 and ’23 and for the LG Twins in South Korea in 2024, earlier than returning to MLB by means of Detroit.

Lucas Giolito opts out Pink Sox starter Lucas Giolito has reportedly declined his half of a mutual choice with the Pink Sox, per the Boston Globe. They're able to make him a $22 million qualifying supply, which might be greater than the $19 million he was set to make if he exercised his choice for 2026, but in addition considerably lower than Giolito might make on a multi-year deal after posting a 3.41 ERA over 145 innings and 26 begins. Giolito, 31, missed the 2024 season after present process inside brace surgical procedure for {a partially} torn UCL – 2025 may be the one season in a possible three-year deal that the veteran right-hander pitches for the Pink Sox.

Braves promote acquainted face as new supervisor The Atlanta Braves introduced bench coach Walt Weiss, 61, will function the membership's new supervisor. Weiss, who performed 14 seasons and received a World Sequence as a participant and coach, has been with Atlanta for the reason that 2018 season and beforehand managed the Colorado Rockies for 4 years from 2013 to 2016.

Brewers train Freddy Peralta's choice Brewers' ace Freddy Peralta will stay in Milwaukee for the 2026 season, as they triggered his $8 million membership choice. The Brewers introduced this transfer, together with their declining of catcher Danny Jansen's mutual choice and right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff declining his mutual choice, on Monday.

Peralta led the NL in wins with 17 in 2025, and was value 5.5 wins above alternative. His 2.70 ERA over 176.2 innings performed a major position in Milwaukee's main the majors in wins and making it to the NLCS, and his choice for 2026 is the final 12 months that he's below contract with the membership.

Gurriel Jr. triggers choice Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has elected to set off his participant choice for 2026, incomes him $13 million per BeisbolFR. Gurriel had a below-average bat in 2025, hitting .248/.295/.418 with 19 residence runs, and can spend a lot of 2026 recovering from the ACL surgical procedure he underwent in September.

This determination additionally locks Gurriel Jr. in for 2027, if the Diamondbacks wish to preserve him round, as there's a workforce choice on his deal for 2027 for $14 million with a $5 million buyout.

Miller Time? Suárez opts out of Padres deal Are the Padres going to lean on Mason Miller extra as their nearer with Robert Suarez reportedly now deciding to check free company? The New York Publish's Jon Heyman reported that Suárez, who led the NL with 40 saves final season, has opted out of his deal that was value $16 million over two remaining years. The 34-year-old made 70 appearances, sporting a 2.97 ERA throughout 69.2 innings as he earned his second straight All-Star look.

With Suárez seemingly getting a much bigger payday, the Padres will seemingly have Miller be their essential ninth-inning choice after buying and selling for the 24-year-old All-Star forward of the deadline. He shined as a reliever however might develop into a part of the beginning rotation in San Diego.

Marlins promote Gabe Kapler to GM The Miami Marlins promoted Gabe Kapler to common supervisor on Monday amid a sequence of entrance workplace strikes, the workforce introduced.

Moreover, Frankie Piliere was promoted to vp of novice forecasting and participant analysis initiatives, and Vinesh Kanthan was moved to senior director of baseball operations.

Kapler would be the membership's sixth common supervisor after starting his tenure with the Marlins in 2024 as an assistant GM specializing in participant, teaching and employees growth.

This previous season, the Marlins' minor league system made membership historical past with 4 totally different associates reaching the postseason at their respective ranges. That features Jacksonville, which claimed the Triple-A Nationwide Championship.

Kapler spent the earlier six seasons as a supervisor with Philadelphia (2018-19) and San Francisco (2020-23). The Los Angeles-native was additionally the World Sequence champion Dodgers’ director of participant growth from 2015-17, throughout which he labored with Marlins supervisor Clayton McCullough.

King, Lorenzen and Garver develop into free brokers Pitchers Michael King and Michael Lorenzen together with catcher Mitch Garver grew to become free brokers Monday when their mutual choices for 2026 had been declined.

King declined his choice with San Diego, whereas Kansas Metropolis turned down Lorenzen and Seattle declined Garver.

King was assured $7.75 million below a one-year contract with San Diego that included a $3.75 million buyout of a $15 million choice. The 30-year-old right-hander was 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA this 12 months, restricted to fifteen begins by stints on the injured record for proper shoulder irritation that sidelined him between Could 18 and Aug. 9 and left knee irritation that saved him out between Aug. 9 and Sept. 9.

Lorenzen was assured $7 million in a one-year cope with Kansas Metropolis that included a $1.5 million buyout of a $12 million choice, and he earned a further $1 million in efficiency bonuses for innings and video games pitched. Garver joined Seattle in December 2023 as a free agent with a $24 million, two-year contract that included a $12 million mutual choice with a $1 million buyout. He hit .209 with 9 homers and 30 RBIs this 12 months.

Bellinger, Diaz opt-out Outfielder Cody Bellinger opted out of his 2026 choice with the Yankees, as did Mets' nearer Edwin Diaz, per ESPN. Bellinger had a rebound 12 months for New York after he was traded there by the Cubs within the offseason, batting .272/.334/.480 with 29 residence runs – the previous MVP had $25 million and $27.5 million choices for 2026 and 2027, however the 30-year-old will search to finest that as a free agent this offseason.

Diaz produced a 1.63 ERA with 28 saves in 66.1 innings for the Mets in 2025, one in every of his higher seasons with New York. He had an $18.5 million choice for 2026, in addition to one other $18.5 million choice for 2027 and one for $20.4 million in 2028. As a substitute, like Bellinger, the 31-year-old Diaz will try and signal an extended, extra profitable pact as a free agent.

POSTSEASON BUZZ Washington is hiring Rays Senior Director of Participant Growth Blake Butera to be its new supervisor, per ESPN. The 33-year-old is the youngest MLB supervisor in over 50 years. Butera was with the Rays' franchise as a supervisor within the minor-league ranks from 2018-22 — getting into the job at simply age 25 because the minor league's youngest supervisor earlier than altering roles within the group — and was a participant within the system beforehand. The Nationals have not had a successful file or made the playoffs since successful the 2019 World Sequence. Butera is changing interim supervisor Miguel Cairo, who in flip stuffed in for Dave Martinez, who had been the Nationals' supervisor since 2018 earlier than his 2025 dismissal.

Twins to rent new supervisor Minnesota has picked former bench coach Derek Shelton as its new supervisor, in response to a number of experiences. Shelton served as supervisor of the Pirates for five-plus years with an total file of 306-440 earlier than he was fired on Could 8, simply 40 video games into this season. The 55-year-old was the bench coach for the Twins in 2018 and 2019 below two totally different managers, Paul Molitor and Rocco Baldelli. With the under-funded Pirates, Shelton by no means completed greater than fourth place within the Nationwide League Central or higher than 76-86. Baldelli was fired the day after the common season ended with a 527-505 file over seven years, plus 3-8 within the postseason. The Twins received three AL Central titles below Baldelli, together with their 101-61 end in 2019 when the rookie skipper received the AL Supervisor of the 12 months award, however they made the playoffs solely as soon as in his final 5 seasons.

Padres interview Albert Pujols once more San Diego is that a lot nearer to changing the retired Mike Shildt as supervisor, because the Padres entered their second spherical of interviews, with Albert Pujols being interviewed "for a number of hours," per the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Per the New York Publish, San Diego has interviewed Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty, Rangers govt and former Padres catcher Nick Hundley, Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla, Padres scout and former Mariners supervisor Scott Servais and Padres third base coach Brian Esposito for the job. The Union-Tribune confirmed Esposito and Niebla, although, neither report is evident on who else apart from Pujols superior to the second spherical.

Whereas Pujols has not managed within the majors or minors, he is set to handle the Dominican Republic within the 2026 World Baseball Traditional, and he managed Leones de Escogido within the Dominican Republic, which received each Dominican League and Caribbean League titles previously 12 months. The Angels had prioritized Pujols of their supervisor search at first, earlier than the 2 sides reportedly disagreed on far an excessive amount of concerning the position to make the connection work. The New York Publish reported they'd differing opinions on "coaches, sources and compensation." Pujols is at present below contract with Los Angeles as a part of a post-playing-career "private companies" deal that has him in a particular assistant position.

Bryce Harper commerce chatter making him "really feel uncomfortable" Harper did not like how the Phillies' season ended, and he definitely would not like every speak about any potential massive modifications in Philadelphia. The famous person slugger helped the workforce to the NL East title, however they fell brief of their pursuit of their first World Sequence title since 2008. Harper, who missed time with a wrist damage, hit 27 homers in 132 video games whereas posting an .844 OPS in 2025 — his lowest mark since 2016.

"I've given my all to Philly from the beginning," Harper instructed The Athletic. "Now there's commerce speak? I made each effort to keep away from this. It’s all I heard in D.C. [with the Nationals]. I hated it. It makes me really feel uncomfortable.

"All gamers get damage. I damage my wrist this 12 months and missed a month. After all, I don’t have full-year numbers."

Harper is six seasons into his 13-year, $330 million cope with the Phillies, which he signed earlier than the 2019 season.

The feedback come weeks after the Phillies' president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, mentioned what he considered his star participant's performances. "He’s nonetheless a top quality participant," Dombrowski mentioned on Oct. 16. "He didn’t have an elite season like he has had previously, and I suppose we solely discover out if he turns into elite or if he continues to be good. … Can he rise to the following stage once more? I don’t actually know that reply."

Angels tab new supervisor The Angels are hiring a former participant of theirs to be their subsequent supervisor. Kurt Suzuki and the workforce have agreed to a deal to make him their subsequent supervisor, per a number of experiences. Suzuki, who was an MLB catcher for 16 seasons, ended his taking part in profession with the Angels, spending two seasons there earlier than retiring on the finish of the 2022 season. He stayed with the membership after his retirement, working as a particular assistant to common supervisor Perry Minasian since 2023.

Previous to Suzuki's rent, Albert Pujols was seen because the front-runner to get the Angels' supervisor job. The previous star slugger and the Angels reportedly had disagreements throughout contract talks that had been too sizable to comply with a deal. The Angels have the longest lively non-playoff look streak, failing to succeed in the postseason since 2014. Suzuki can be tabbed to try to change that, however he'll must try to achieve this with a workforce that hasn't received 80 video games in a season since 2018. Ron Washington was the Angels' supervisor for the previous two seasons, stepping down after well being points sidelined him for the second half of the 2025 season.

The Brewers are anticipated to "no less than area affords" for his or her ace, per The Athletic. Peralta, a two-time All-Star, is a free agent after the 2026 season. Within the 2025 common season, Peralta posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 5.5 WAR and 204 strikeouts in 176 2/3 innings pitched (33 begins). Throughout three postseason begins, the long-time Milwaukee RHP posted a 4.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings pitched (three begins). Milwaukee, which received an MLB-best 97 video games within the common season, was swept by the Dodgers within the Nationwide League Championship Sequence.

The Phillies are anticipated to launch Castellanos if they can not commerce him this coming offseason, per The Athletic. Castellanos, who can be 34 at first of the 2026 season, is getting into the ultimate season of a five-year, $100 million deal. The correct fielder totaled 17 residence runs and 72 RBIs within the 2025 common season, whereas posting a .250/.294/.400 slash line; he went 2-for-15 within the postseason.

Celebrity outfielder Aaron Decide will not want surgical procedure for his injured elbow, however shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) and left-hander Carlos Rodón (elbow) had surgical procedure for his or her respective accidents, supervisor Aaron Boone shared on Oct. 16. These surgical procedures might doubtlessly preserve Volpe and Rodón out of fee a few of subsequent season. New York, which received 94 video games this season, was eradicated by the American League East-rival Blue Jays within the AL Division Sequence.

The Pink Sox's All-Star third baseman is ready to choose out of his contract and develop into a free agent this offseason, per the New York Publish. The 31-year-old inked a three-year, $120 million contract in spring coaching that included opt-outs after every season. Bregman earned his third All-Star nod in his first season in Boston, slashing .273/.360/.462 with 18 residence runs and 62 RBIs. A quad pressure restricted Bregman to 114 video games performed, however the 10-year veteran is anticipated to have loads of suitors, although a return to Boston can be reportedly nonetheless on the desk.

Detroit common supervisor Scott Harris mentioned he prolonged supervisor A.J. Hinch's contract throughout the 2025 season and insisted possession will present the sources essential to signal ace Skubal to a long-term deal. Harris declined to say how lengthy Hinch is below contract. "We wish him to be right here so long as he’s keen to be right here," Harris mentioned. "I wish to work with him so long as I can probably work with him."

Skubal signed a $10.15 million, one-year contract final offseason — avoiding wage arbitration — and is ready to develop into a free agent after the 2026 season. He received the AL Cy Younger Award and was the league’s pitching Triple Crown winner in 2024. He adopted that with a career-low 2.21 ERA and a career-high 241 strikeouts and is the front-runner to repeat as winner. Harris insisted workforce proprietor Chris Ilitch would help the group with what is required for payroll, together with what it could take to maintain the 28-year-old lefty long run. "I've no considerations about that," Harris mentioned.

A latest report acknowledged that the Yankees outfielder is anticipated to choose out of his contract for subsequent season and develop into a free agent. Whereas Bellinger's first season with the Yankees was a believable one (29 HRs, 98 RBIs and a .272/.334/.480 slash line) and a long-term pact would make sense for either side, fellow outfielder Trent Grisham — who hit a career-high 34 residence runs this season — can be a free agent.

Schwarber fought again tears after the Phillies' Recreation 4 loss to the Dodgers within the NLDS as he contemplated not solely the top of the season however his essential offseason determination.

"You simply make lots of totally different relationships within the clubhouse," Schwarber mentioned. "You do not know how it may work out. You simply make so many private relationships with these guys ... They develop into household. You simply by no means know. These guys all know the way I really feel about them. This can be a premier group and lots of people ought to be very fortunate that, one, you are taking part in for a workforce that tries to win each single 12 months — and you've got a fan base that cares and possession that cares."

Schwarber is anticipated to be one of many premier free brokers within the offseason, having hit a career-high 56 homers this season. Phillies catcher Realmuto was much more frank about his offseason determination: "I’m not right here to speak about free company, dude. Don’t ask that query proper now."

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