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The MLB offseason can move at a painfully slow pace, but if history is any indication, December will be the busiest month, thanks in part to the Winter Meetings.

The annual congregation of executives, managers and free agents and, of course, agents takes place in Orlando this year, and there is plenty of business to get done.

A fairly impressive crop of free agents is mostly unsigned, though there are some exceptions. Dylan Cease already landed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a seven-year, $210 million deal, while Josh Naylor and Devin Williams are among other names who have earned new deals in the weeks leading up to the Winter Meetings.

The trade market could be worth watching more closely than the free-agent market as the Winter Meetings play out. While a Tarik Skubal trade doesn’t seem imminent or even particularly likely this offseason, Ketel Marte, MacKenzie Gore and Jarren Duran are among the names who have surfaced in rumors. 

The Sporting News is tracking all of the latest buzz below, from rumors to signings and trades. Follow along with the latest updates below. 

MORE: Ranking the top MLB free agents

Dodgers not willing to go long-term to sign Kyle Tucker

The Dodgers would be willing to give OF Kyle Tucker a lucrative deal for three or four years but are reluctant to give out a deal spanning six or seven years, The Athletic reports.

Pirates interested in Brandon Lowe

The Pirates are remaining aggressive after missing on Kyle Schwarber and have talked to the Rays about 2B Brandon Lowe, Jon Morosi reports.

Red Sox viewed as strong candidates for Ketel Marte 

The Red Sox are seen as strong candidates for Ketel Marte compared to the Blue Jays because of their young starting pitching depth, Jon Morosi reports. The Diamondbacks have been known to be targeting young starters in any Marte talks.

Tigers re-sign Kyle Finnegan

The Tigers have agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal to bring back reliever Kyle Finnegan. Acquired from the Nationals at the July deadline, Finnegan impressed with a 1.50 ERA and 11.5 K/9 rate in 16 appearances with the Tigers, putting himself in line for save opportunities in 2026.

Orioles, Nationals discussing MacKenzie Gore

The Orioles and Nationals have had “steady communication” about SP MacKenzie Gore, whose name has been floated in trade rumors since the July deadline, Jon Morosi reports.

Chances of a Brandon Lowe trade ‘increasing’

Tampa Bay’s Brandon Lowe is among the names surfacing in trade talks for second basemen, and the chances of a deal this week are “increasing,” Jon Morosi reports.

Ketel Marte’s market ‘heating up’

The market for Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte is “heating up,” Jon Heyman reports, with the Red Sox, Mariners, Blue Jays, Phillies and Rays all believed to be in the mix for the All-Star.

Rangers, Red Sox discuss Corey Seager trade

The Red Sox have discussed a Corey Seager trade with the Rangers, the Boston Globe reports, though WEEI’s Rob Bradford says the talks don’t have momentum at the moment. Seager has been a superstar with the Rangers when healthy, but Texas is on a mission to shed salary this winter and the two-time World Series MVP still has six years remaining on his massive contract.

Marlins talking Edward Cabrera trade

The Marlins are “engaged” in trade talks involving SP Edward Cabrera with numerous teams, Jon Heyman reports. Cabrera enjoyed a breakout season for Miami in 2025 and was a popular name leading up to the July deadline.

Pirates add to bullpen with Gregory Soto

The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million deal with reliever Gregory Soto, who posted a 4.18 ERA and 3.42 FIP between the Orioles and Mets in 2025.

Cubs met with Alex Bregman

The Cubs met with the star infielder over Zoom “a few weeks ago,” per Robert Murray.

Orioles have spoken with Kyle Tucker’s camp

With Kyle Schwarber off the market, and Baltimore being one potential landing spot for him, Morosi reports that the Orioles have spoken with the camp of Kyle Tucker. 

Orioles, Reds, Pirates made offers for Schwarber before Phillies reunion

Before Kyle Schwarber agreed to re-sign with the Phillies, Baltimore matched Philadelphia’s offer of five years, $150 million, per Rosenthal. The Reds offered Schwarber a five-year deal “in the $125 million range,” while the Pirates offered four years and $120 million. 

Red Sox viewed as stronger candidate for Ketel Marte than Blue Jays

Per Jon Morosi, within the AL East, the Red Sox are viewed as a stronger trade candidate for star infielder Ketel Marte than the Blue Jays, because of Boston’s depth of MLB-ready starters.

Scott Boras expects Pete Alonso’s market to heat up

Speaking at the Winter Meetings, agent Scott Boras said he expects 1B Pete Alonso’s market to pick up now that Kyle Schwarber has signed. Alonso has reportedly been in and out of the meetings to meet with teams, including the Red Sox and Orioles.

Tigers interested in Ha-Seong Kim

The Tigers have been floated as a potential Alex Bregman suitor, but they also have real interest in SS Ha-Seong Kim, according to the Detroit Free Press. Kim, a terrific defender, landed with the Rays last offseason but missed most of 2025 and finished the year with the Braves. After a healthy September, Kim opted out of his deal.

Mets could be reluctant to go beyond three years for Alonso

The Mets “may be hesitant to go more than three years” on a new deal for 1B Pete Alonso, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports, which could complicate the path to a reunion between the two sides. Alonso settled for a short deal last winter but is looking for long-term security this time around after a strong season at the plate.

Angels swing minor deal for Vaughn Grissom

The Angels are acquiring infielder Vaughn Grissom from the Red Sox, in exchange for OF prospect Isaiah Jackson. Grissom, Boston’s one-for-one return for Chris Sale two years ago, struggled in a brief MLB stint in 2024 and spent all of 2025 in the minor leagues, posting a .783 OPS. 2026 will be Grissom’s age-25 season.

Padres ‘shooting big’ in trade talks

The Padres and GM A.J. Preller are “shooting big” in trade talks and working on “multiple fronts” to put together significant deals, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Mets, Blue Jays now top suitors for Robert Suarez

With the Mets’ former closer, Edwin Diaz, off the market, New York is now viewed as a suitor for the new top available reliever, Robert Suarez. The Blue Jays are also in the mix, per Jon Morosi.

Dodgers agree to deal with Edwin Diaz

Former Mets closer Edwin Diaz has agreed to a deal with the Dodgers, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon, bolstering a bullpen that was a rare weakness for much of the regular season in 2025.

Diaz’s deal is worth $69 million over three years, per Jeff Passan.

Phillies re-sign Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies have agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal to re-sign DH Kyle Schwarber, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Schwarber, who was the runner-up for NL MVP in 2025, was also pursued by the Reds, Pirates, Orioles and Mets.

Alex Bregman still Red Sox’ No. 1 target

While the Red Sox are taking a look at a bevy of infielders, including Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette and Ketel Marte, a reunion with Alex Bregman remains Boston’s “No. 1 target,” according to The Athletic. A trade for Isaac Paredes could be a fallback option if a deal can’t be reached with Bregman. 

Scott Harris says he “doesn’t believe in untouchable players” regarding Tarik Skubal

Harris answered a question about Tarik Skubal’s trade status, as the executive said he wouldn’t be doing his job if he didn’t listen. Skubal has one year left on his contract, which could prompt Detroit to trade him before the season begins if the team gets a good deal.

Rays agree to deal P Steven Matz

Matz is a former starter who transitioned to the bullpen last season, and found success with the Red Sox late in the year, finishing the season with a 3.05 ERA between St. Louis and Boston. Topkin adds that the deal will span two years.

Brewers RP Trevor Megill drawing interest from Mets, Yankees

Megill was the best relievers on the Brewers last year, but Milwaukee is always exploring different ways to mix up its team. The Yankees have a reliever vacancy after losing Devin Williams to the Mets in free agency, but the Mets also still need to upgrade their bullpen.

Astros, Rays have discussed Shane Baz trade

According to Rome, no deal is close, but Houston’s interest in Baz is real and could be the type of move that the team prefers. Baz is coming off a season where he made a career-high 31 starts for the Rays, but still pitched to a 4.87 ERA.

Yankees have checking in on Nationals SP MacKenzie Gore

Gore is one of several pitchers who could be traded, as the Nats look to build for the future. While Golden also reports the Red Sox and Padres explored a Gore trade at the trade deadline, he specifically names the Yankees as a team that has made a call in recent days.

Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers among teams interested in Robert Suarez

Suarez is one of the top relievers on the market, and the Mets, Blue Jays and Dodgers are all teams that have shown interest in improving their bullpens. Those three teams have also been linked to top closer Edwin Diaz, which makes Suarez a potential fallback option.

Kyle Schwarber likely the next name to come off the board

Cotillo added that other teams may be waiting for Schwarber to sign before moving on to other players. While the Phillies are believed to be the favorite to retain the DH, but the Red Sox, Mets, Reds and Pirates have all been linked to Schwarber as well.

Diamondbacks targeting starters in Ketel Marte talks

The Diamondbacks are willing to listen on 2B Ketel Marte and are emphasizing MLB-ready starting pitchers in talks, but their asking price remains high, according to Jon Morosi. Marte has been one of the hottest names as the Winter Meetings get underway, indicating teams believe he can be had in a trade, and interested teams  reportedly include the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Mariners.

Orioles interested in Ranger Suarez

The Orioles are in on free agent starter Ranger Suarez, Jon Heyman reports. Suarez is one of the top free agent arms available, and Baltimore has been connected to starters since the offseason began. 

Pete Alonso to meet with Red Sox, Orioles

Free agent 1B Pete Alonso is heading to the Winter Meetings to meet with interested suitors, including the Red Sox and Orioles, according to the New York Post. Alonso lives a short drive away from Orlando, so he will meet in-person with interested teams.

Brian Cashman says Yankees are covered in ‘most areas’

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said at the Winter Meetings that the organization is “open-minded” but doesn’t have to do as much as last winter because of the talent on the roster. “We have really good players on this roster, and we are covered in most all areas that you need to be covered.” 

CJ Abrams receiving heavy interest in trade talks

The Nationals are receiving heavy interest in SS CJ Abrams in trade talks and are open to dealing him, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon report. Washington is also talking about deals centered on SP MacKenzie Gore as the new front office looks to shake up the organization. 

Blue Jays interested in Ketel Marte

The Blue Jays are also among teams talking to the Diamondbacks about 2B Ketel Marte, Jon Heyman reports. The Red Sox and Mariners were reported Sunday as potential suitors for Marte, though there doesn’t appear to be much traction in talks yet, Heyman reports.

Michael Soroka latches on with Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with pitcher Michael Soroka. Soroka split the 2025 season with the Nationals and Cubs, posting a 4.87 ERA and 4.16 FIP over 16 starts with Washington before an injury limited him to 8.1 strong innings with Chicago. Soroka could function as either a starter or reliever in Arizona.

Red Sox, Mariners named suitors for Ketel Marte

Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is in high demand this offseason, as a number of suitors have pursued the All-Star infielder. The Red Sox, Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers and Jays are all listed as targets by New York Post’s Jon Heyman. 

Framber Valdez connected to Giants, Mets, Orioles

One of the top arms available on the market, Valdez has been travelling from coast to coast, as it’s reported he’s visited Baltimore, New York and San Francisco. The 32-year-old lefty finished his eighth season in Houston last year with a .366 ERA. 

Pirates make pitch to Kyle Schwarber

The Pirates said they were looking to spend this offseason around Paul Skenes. How about Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber? Pittsburgh has reportedly put a four-year offer in for the free agent, while Red Sox, Cubs, Reds and others remain in the mix. 

Mariners send prospect Harry Ford to D.C. for Jose Ferrer

The Mariners have acquire reliever Jose Ferrer from the Nationals, in exchange for catching prospect Harry Ford and pitching prospect Isaac Lyon. The 25-year-old Ferrer has unspectacular raw numbers as a major-leaguer, but a career 3.33 FIP, impressive walk rate and high velocity make him a potential high-leverage reliever for Seattle, while Ford is a consensus top-75 prospect in baseball and could be the Nationals’ catcher of the future.

Twins planning to keep Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton

Despite July’s firesale, the Minnesota Twins are not planning to trade Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton or Pablo Lopez this winter, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports. The Twins discussed a Ryan trade with the Boston Red Sox at the deadline but decided against dealing their young ace.

Tigers ‘engaged’ on Tarik Skubal trade

The Detroit Tigers remain “engaged” with teams on a potential Tarik Skubal trade, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney, but they are still unsure about dealing him and have an “enormous” asking price. Skubal, the back-to-back reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, is set to be a free agent after the 2026 season and is reportedly far apart in extension talks with the Tigers. 

Blue Jays

SP Dylan Cease (7yr/$210M)SP Cody Ponce (3yr/$30M)

Orioles

OF Taylor Ward (trade)RP Ryan Helsley (2yr/$28M)

Rays

OF Cedric Mullins (1yr/$7M)OF Jake Fraley (1yr/$3M)P Steven Matz (2yr/$15M)

Red Sox

SP Sonny Gray (trade)SP Johan Oviedo (trade)

Yankees

P Ryan Yarbrough (re-signed, 1yr/$2.5M)

Guardians

Royals

Tigers

P Drew Anderson (1yr/$7M with $10M option for 2027)RP Kyle Finnegan (re-signed, 2yr/$19M)

Twins

White Sox

SP Anthony Kay (2yr/$12M)

Angels

SP Grayson Rodriguez (trade)SP Alek Manoah (1yr/$1.95M)

Astros

Athletics

Mariners

1B Josh Naylor (re-signed, 5yr/$92.5M)RP Jose Ferrer (trade)

Rangers

Braves

UTIL Mauricio Dubon (trade)CL Raisel Iglesias (1yr/$16M)

Marlins

Mets

2B Marcus Semien (trade)RP Devin Williams (3yr/$51M)

Nationals

Phillies

DH Kyle Schwarber (re-signed, 5yr/$150M)

Brewers

Cardinals

Cubs

RP Phil Maton (2yr/$14.5M)

Pirates

OF Jhostynxon Garcia (trade)RP Gregory Soto (1yr/$7.75M)

Reds

CL Emilio Pagan (re-signed, 2yr/$20M)

Diamondbacks

C James McCann (re-signed, 1yr/$2.75M)P Michael Soroka (1yr/$7.5M)

Dodgers

INF Miguel Rojas (re-signed, 1yr/$5.5M)CL Edwin Diaz (3yr/$69M)

Giants

Padres

Rockies 

Here are the remaining free agents from SN’s ranking of the top 27 free agents this winter: 

OF Kyle Tucker (No. 1)1B Pete Alonso (No. 2)SS Bo Bichette (No. 4)OF Cody Bellinger (No. 5)1B Munetaka Murakami (No. 7)3B Alex Bregman (No. 8)SP Ranger Suarez (No. 10)SP Framber Valdez (No. 11)3B Eugenio Suarez (No. 13)SP Zac Gallen (No. 14)SP Michael King (No. 15)OF Harrison Bader (No. 16)C J.T. Realmuto (No. 19)DH Ryan O’Hearn (No. 20)1B/2B Luis Arraez (No. 24)SP Merrill Kelly (No. 25)CL Robert Suarez (No. 26)2B Jorge Polanco (No. 27)

Japanese standouts Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto were also posted and are available to MLB teams, making for one of the strongest-ever free agent crops of Japanese talent in one offseason.