MLB Offseason
Mets sign veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to minor league contract
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The New York Mets have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran closer Craig Kimbrel, including an invitation to Spring Training, according to multiple reports. The deal, which has not yet been confirmed by the club, would pay Kimbrel $2.5 million if he earns a spot on the Major League roster. At 37, Kimbrel brings a wealth of experience, including 440 career saves, to bolster the Mets' bullpen depth.
The Atlanta Braves have signed Martín Pérez to a Minor League deal but remain focused on acquiring a top starter ahead of Spring Training. With health concerns surrounding parts of their rotation, the team is eyeing free agents like Chris Bassitt and Zac Gallen. Depth options exist, but a marquee addition could solidify their postseason chances.
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The San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran left-hander Marco Gonzales, adding depth to their starting rotation ahead of spring training. The deal, reported by MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, includes an invitation to big league camp and is worth $1.5 million if Gonzales makes the roster, with up to $1 million in incentives. The club has not yet confirmed the agreement.
The New York Yankees are intensifying their offseason efforts to bolster the roster for 2026, with re-signing Cody Bellinger as the top priority. Interest in free-agent infielder Bo Bichette serves as a potential fallback, though positional fits remain uncertain. Concerns over the starting rotation's health drive trade explorations.
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As the 2026 MLB season approaches, the Chicago Cubs remain focused on adding an impact bat and a starting pitcher, despite modest spending so far. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has emphasized deliberate moves, but fans await a significant splash before the Cubs Convention. Rumors link the team to free agents like Alex Bregman and Zac Gallen amid budget constraints.
Building on reports positioning them as frontrunners after the Contreras trade, MLB insider Jon Heyman confirms the Boston Red Sox prioritize re-signing Alex Bregman over Bo Bichette this offseason. Both remain unsigned heading into 2026, as the Red Sox address infield gaps with Bregman's leadership and Bichette's youth in focus.
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The Baltimore Orioles have re-signed veteran right-hander Zach Eflin to a one-year contract worth $10 million guaranteed, with a mutual option for 2027. This move comes amid an active offseason following their 75-87 finish in last place in the AL East in 2025. Eflin joins a revamped rotation as the team seeks to rebound in a competitive division.
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