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More way too early MLB FA predictions:
- Ryan Jeffers (CHC)
- Sonny Gray (ATL)
- Trevor Rogers (LAD)
- Nick Martinez (STL)
- David Bednar (NYY)
- Jake Bauers (MIL)
- Foster Griffin (WSH)
- Kevin Gausman (CHC)
- Mike Soroka (TOR)
While trading Drew Rasmussen might be a “Rays-like” thing to do, I’m happy TB has every intention of keeping him. Giving him away after a season like that = slap in the face to fans.
Prospect of the day #77: Emilien Pitre, No. 10 prospect in the Mets system…
Hit .306 with 6 HR, 22 2B, 5 3B, 35 SB, and an .847 OPS over A+/AA/AAA this season.
24 y/o SS from TB to NYM in the Peralta deal.
ATL has to bring back Tyler Mahle…right? The 32 y/o righty pitched like a world-beater after his trade to the Braves. 54.1 IP, 1.99 ERA, 0.95 WHIP. Also successful in the postseason.
Even with the q/o attached, Adrian Morejon is going to have plenty of suitors. Younger and cheaper alt to Skubal with an incredible amount of upside as a SP. Sleeper fit: MIA.
Angels semi-realistic dream offseason? Sign Seiya Suzuki + Luis Arraez, bring back Raisel Iglesias, and trade for George Kirby so he can slide in with Detmers/Ureña/Kikuchi.
WSH prospect Teo Banks is having an AZ Fall season that’s becoming hard to ignore. 26-for-71 (.366) w/ 4 HR, 4 2B, 5 SB, 1.033 OPS. The RF is 23 y/o. Career .601 MiLB OPS.
Paul Goldschmidt is back on the open market, and he still rakes vs LHP. Against them in ‘26: 157 AB, 11 HR, 8 2B, .967 OPS. Unfortunately, the Dbacks fit doesn’t make much sense.
Part of the Astros 2022 World Series staff and the offensively strong 2026 Cubs org, Jason Kanzler is now the Mariners manager. At 36, he’ll be the second-youngest skipper in MLB!
Interesting recent waiver claims:
- Graham Pauley (CWS)
- Eric Orze (CHC)
- Mitchell Parker (ATL)
- Michael Toglia (SEA)
- Isaac Mattson (SEA)
- Kyren Paris (NYM)
- Jose Butto (TEX)
- Akil Baddoo (PIT)
Heston Kjerstad really only hit 10 HR in an Orioles uniform. How is that possible? This is a former No. 2 pick that signed for $5.2M back in 2020…goes to show how hard our sport is.
CHC already has a solid bullpen foundation ahead of the 2026-27 MLB offseason.
But…claiming Eric Orze doesn’t hurt. His splitter is gross. And the FIP was 3.34 over 41.1 IP in ‘26.
Should benefit from a good Cubs infield.
White Sox GM Chris Getz is on the prowl again. I like the Graham Pauley pick-up…very high defensive floor, he posted a 1.0 fWAR season over 62 G in 2025. A worthwhile depth move.
Ryan Mountcastle hasn’t had a healthy season since 2024…between ‘21-‘24, the 29 y/o 1B crushed 86 HR. Now a FA, I view him as a low-cost, high-upside platoon bat vs LHP.
There’s another feather in the cap for Ezequiel Duran in 2026. To go along with his 17 HR, 4.4 fWAR breakout season, he’s now won his first Gold Glove! Should Texas sell high?