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Tucker fits Toronto’s contact\/power offensive approach and would improve an already strong team defense. <\/p>\n \tMets<\/a> interested in Ryan, Bellinger <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Count the Mets among the teams with interest in Twins<\/a> ace Joe Ryan<\/a>, according to the New York Post<\/a>. The club is known to be seeking a high-end starter this offseason and the Twins, who sold hard at the trade deadline, figure to listen to any and all offers for Ryan. New York’s farm system is fairly deep, potentially giving them a leg up in trade discussions. <\/p>\n The Mets, as well as the crosstown rival Yankees, are also actively courting free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger<\/a>, reports MLB Network<\/a>. Even before trading away Brandon Nimmo<\/a>, the Mets needed an outfielder this offseason, particularly one capable of playing center field. Bellinger qualifies, though his pull-heavy approach as a lefty hitter is a better fit for Yankee Stadium than Citi Field. <\/p>\n \tDodgers<\/a> talking Hern\u00e1ndez trade, have interest in Suarez <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a> has come up in trade discussions, according to The Athletic<\/a>, but a trade is considered unlikely. The two-time defending World Series champions already need one outfielder this offseason. A Hern\u00e1ndez trade would create an even greater need, though it would give the Dodgers a chance to get younger and better defensively in particular. <\/p>\n Also, the Dodgers have expressed interest in free-agent closer Robert Suarez<\/a>, reports The Athletic<\/a>. The club would prefer a short-term deal with a high annual salary for the soon-to-be 35-year-old. The Dodgers have not yet shown interest in fellow free-agent closer\u00a0Pete Fairbanks<\/a>. Bullpen help is a priority this winter, especially after Tanner Scott’s<\/a> disappointing 2025 season.\u00a0 <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \tRed Sox<\/a> seeking middle-of-the-order bat <\/p>\n A middle-of-the-order hitter is on the shopping list for the Red Sox at next week’s Winter Meetings, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow<\/a> told The Athletic<\/a>\u00a0recently. “Someone who is a threat who can hit in the middle of the order and can lengthen our lineup is going to be something we’re going to pursue. That is absolutely a path to improving our team,” Breslow said. <\/p>\n Boston finished 15th in home runs in 2025 and their lineup leans left-handed at the moment. Alex Bregman<\/a> fit very nicely both in the lineup and at third base, so adding a middle-of-the-order bat could simply mean re-signing Bregman. 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