Overview
- On the eve of the Meetings, ESPN’s Buster Olney reports the Mets are making a push for Kyle Schwarber, and Jeff Passan projects Schwarber as the likeliest marquee free agent to sign next.
- Clubs positioning around Schwarber include the Phillies, Mets, Red Sox and Blue Jays, with multiple reports indicating teams expect a five-year ask for the 32-year-old slugger.
- Detroit remains connected to Alex Bregman, per Mark Feinsand, though reporting indicates the Tigers are prioritizing rotation and bullpen help; CBS Sports adds the Cubs and Red Sox are in the mix.
- The Red Sox and Pirates completed a five-player trade sending Johan Oviedo (plus two minor leaguers) to Boston for prospects Jhostynxon Garcia and Jesus Travieso, and Ken Rosenthal reports Pittsburgh could consider moving another starter such as Mitch Keller for an immediate lineup bat.
- Trade chatter around pitching is intensifying, with Jon Heyman linking the Mets to Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, and early moves like New York’s Devin Williams signing and the Brandon Nimmo–Marcus Semien swap already shaping team needs.