The Winter Meetings have begun. Juan Soto and Blake Snell have both signed, jolting the free agency market into action. When will Arizona make its move?
Hazen Unlikely to Make Move at Winter Meetings
With most teams looking for MLB talent in return for MLB-ready talent instead of prospects, making a deal to fill the team’s needs is not as straight forward as it seems.
Kyle Tucker Seen as More and More Likely to be Traded
Houston may take a somewhat unorthodox approach to trying to extend their AL West reign of excellence.
Yankees Pursuing Christian Walker
Once the Yankees were informed on Sunday night that they would not be winning the Juan Soto sweepstakes, they resumed their aggressive interest in former Arizona first baseman, Christian Walker. The good news for Arizona fans is that the Yankees seem determined enough to land Walker that he should easily clear the $50 million contract total that Arizona needs him to sign for in order for the Diamondbacks to receive full compensation for signing elsewhere.
Nolan Arenado Willing to Waive NTC for Six Teams
Nolan Arenado has agreed to waive his NTC for a move to the following teams; Angels, Dodgers, Padres, Phillies, Mets, or Red Sox. With the Dodgers out of the running after having stated that Max Muncy will return as the starting third baseman fir the defending champions and the Padres seemingly out of the mix, the list gets even tighter if St. Louis is going to find a suitor.
Rangers Swap Three for Jake Burger
Miami receives infielders Max Acosta and Echedry Vargas as well as pitching prospect Brayan Mendoza in exchange for the strikeout-prone Burger.
Yankees Sign Max Fried
The right-hander is reportedly headed to the Bronx on an 8-yr/$218 million contract with a full NTC and no deferred money.