When it comes to repeat American League Cy Young winner Tarik Subal of the Detroit Tigers, trade speculation has been consistent heading into his walk year of 2026 and with no discernible progress made on an extension. On that front, a Skubal trade this offseason is increasingly seen as likely, reports ESPN's Jorge Castillo .

The Boston Red Sox are in the mix on a host of different position players in the free agency and trade markets, including third baseman Alex Bregman, shortstop Bo Bichette and catcher Willson Contreras.

The back-to-back champs pulled off a big move to address their biggest weakness, while the Mets’ months-long meltdown continued.

The Mets have holes at first base, left field and center field, and they are still in search of the type of No. 1 starter that eluded them last season.

When they both won Manager of the Year for the first time in 2024, Pat Murphy and Stephen Vogt talked about showing up to the annual baseball writers' dinner in New York to receive the awards in costume.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/athletics/onsi as MLB Network's Brian Kenny Makes Bold Claim About A's First Baseman Nick Kurtz.

Having already made a significant move by signing Edwin Díaz to be their new closer, the Los Angeles Dodgers might have even bigger plans this offseason as they look to solidify their roster going for a three-peat in 2026.