Overview
- Multiple outlets reported that Kyle Tucker met with Blue Jays officials at their Dunedin complex, and league insiders now describe Toronto as a leading suitor.
- ESPN’s Buster Olney suggests Tucker could move quickly if the Jays table an aggressive bid, with several typically big-spending teams expected to act conservatively this winter.
- Toronto has already reshaped its rotation by signing Dylan Cease for seven years and reportedly adding Cody Ponce on a three-year deal, with Bo Bichette’s free agency still a club priority.
- The Cubs have identified Alex Bregman as a target and, per The Athletic, ownership authorized a four-year, $115 million offer with opt-outs, as the Tigers and Red Sox also pursue the All-Star third baseman.
- Market notes ahead of the Meetings include the Red Sox acquiring Johan Oviedo from the Pirates, reported Orioles and Astros interest in Ranger Suárez, and buzz that the Mets are pushing for Kyle Schwarber.