Following the Mets' notable losses detailed earlier, Major League Baseball's 2025 Winter Meetings in Orlando ended with limited action overall. Highlights included Kyle Schwarber's $150 million extension with the Phillies, Edwin Díaz's move to the Dodgers, and Pete Alonso's signing with the Orioles, underscoring the offseason's lack of deadlines.
The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings wrapped up in Orlando on Wednesday, featuring more discussions than deals among executives, agents, and players. As covered previously regarding the Mets' roster changes—including the departures of Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers (three years, $69 million) and Pete Alonso to the Orioles (five years, $155 million)—the event highlighted a broader trend of subdued activity.
An anonymous executive attributed the pace to the absence of deadlines, stating, "Believe me when I say that I'm not being snarky. There is no deadline related to the Winter Meetings. So, front offices are not gonna feel pressured by the media or fan sentiment to make a deal for the sake of making a deal during a three-day event." Suggestions included an offseason deadline, salary cap, and floor to focus transactions.
Other moves: Phillies re-signed Kyle Schwarber to a record $150 million extension. Dodgers added Díaz to their bullpen, potentially relegating Tanner Scott to setup roles, with manager Dave Roberts pleased overall.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora noted on free agent Alex Bregman: "Alex earned the right contract-wise to opt out and see what's going on." Projections: five years, $165 million, buoyed by deals like Alonso's and Schwarber's.
Orioles' offense strengthened with Alonso alongside Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday, Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg, and Taylor Ward—potentially MLB's best—but pitching lags.
Trade rumors swirled around Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte without progress. Yankees GM Brian Cashman emphasized internal options over targets like Cody Bellinger.
