2025-26 MLB Winter Signings and Trades

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BREAKING: First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners are finalizing a five-year contract, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. The first major free agent to sign this winter goes back to Seattle, where he was beloved after joining the Mariners in a deadline trade.

 

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O's acquire Ward from Angels for RHP Rodriguez

The Orioles acquired Taylor Ward from the Angels for right-hander Grayson Rodriguez.

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Trent Grisham reportedly returns to Yankees after accepting one-year, $22 million qualifying offer

Trent Grisham is coming back to the Yankees after smacking 34 home runs last season.

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Braves retain Iglesias, deal for Gold Glover Dubon

The Braves retained veteran closer Raisel Iglesias on a one-year, $16 million deal and acquired two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio Dubon from the Astros.

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NL West pitcher elects to leave team, signs with Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed former Colorado Rockies left-handed pitcher Antoine Kelly to a minor league deal.

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Braves retain Iglesias, deal for Gold Glover Dubon

The Braves retained veteran closer Raisel Iglesias on a one-year, $16 million deal and acquired two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio Dubon from the Astros.

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That is a fantastic deal. No risk beyond this year, easily tradable at the deadline if you under perform again.

 

[Ronin]

Blue Jays Pitcher Retires Immediately After World Series

A 32-year-old right-hander retired after three seasons with the Blue Jays, and 246 appearances in a seven-year career.

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Former Diamondbacks reliever signs with Rays - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports

TAMPA BAY — As trades and signings begin to sprout this offseason, the Arizona Diamondbacks will not be bringing back right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford.Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! According to Marc Topkin, Woodford has signed a minor-league deal with the Tampa...

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[Ronin]

Diamondbacks Sign Former Cardinals Pitcher

According to his transaction log page, the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed right-hander and former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Junior Fernández to a minor lea

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Mets sign OF Tyrone Taylor to $3.8 million, 1-year deal and cut 3 relievers loose

Center fielder Tyrone Taylor and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $3.8 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. New York chose not to offer 2026 contracts to a trio of relief pitchers: right-hander Max Kranick and left-handers José Castillo and Danny Young. The speedy...

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Giants acquire outfielder Joey Wiemer in trade with Marlins, DFA Andrew Knizner

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer in a trade with the Miami Marlins for cash considerations and DFA'd Andrew Knizner.

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Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough, Yankees finalize one-year, $2.5 million contract

He went 3-1 with a 4.36 ERA in eight starts and 11 relief appearances, striking out 55 and walking 19 in 64 innings.

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Cubs reportedly agree to 2-year contract with reliever Phil Maton

Maton played for St. Louis and Texas last season, going 4-5 with a 2.79 ERA and five saves in 63 games.

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Mets, Rangers finalizing trade: Nimmo to Texas, Semien to NY (sources)

NEW YORK -- Brandon Nimmo, the longest-tenured Met and one of the most popular players in recent franchise history, is heading to Texas in a blockbuster trade that shakes up the team’s core. The Mets are finalizing a deal to send Nimmo to the Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien,

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Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough, Yankees finalize one-year, $2.5 million contract

He went 3-1 with a 4.36 ERA in eight starts and 11 relief appearances, striking out 55 and walking 19 in 64 innings.

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Yankees get a quality pitcher for less than what we will be forced to give Ginkel. This off season is making zero sense outside of bringing back McCann

 

[Ronin]

Steinbrenner: 'Ideal' for Yankees to lower payroll

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner claimed it was too early in the offseason to determine his team's payroll range for the 2026 season, but he'd prefer that the number drop from the $319 million he said New York spent on players in 2025.

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Red Sox reportedly acquire Sonny Gray in trade with Cardinals

Sonny Gray is heading to Boston after two years in St. Louis.

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Toronto Blue Jays set the tone of their offseason with $210 million signing of Dylan Cease

The Jays took one of the top starting pitchers off the board and made it clear they intend to be aggressive this winter.

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[Ronin]

Sources: Mets give Devin Williams $51M contract

The New York Mets and reliever Devin Williams agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal, league sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan Monday night, giving the club a replacement for Edwin Diaz should the All-Star closer sign elsewhere.

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Diamondbacks linked to Japanese superstar in free agency - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports

PHOENIX – For a franchise that has spent the last two years building off of a World Series run and shaping its identity, the Arizona Diamondbacks now must address free agency heading into 2026, and that could shape their future for years to come. Their reported connection to Japanese star Kazuma...

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Diamondbacks Linked to Astros Center Fielder: Report

The Arizona Diamondbacks are rumored to be in the mix for Astros center fielder Jake Meyers. The cost to get him could be very high.

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Arizona Diamondbacks still seek pitching as winter meetings approach

The Diamondbacks have had a quiet winter so far, but they will continue their search for pitching at next week's winter meetings in Orlando.

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Diamondbacks Talking With Former Rays Closer

The Arizona Diamondbacks may be getting nearer to landing a closer. According to recent reports from PHNX Diamondbacks' Derek Montilla and The Arizona Republic'

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Diamondbacks Re-Sign Starting Pitcher

According to their transactions log page, the Arizona Diamondbacks have re-signed one of their free agent starting pitchers — but it's not Zac Gallen or Merrill

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