Overview
- The Winter Meetings opened Monday in Orlando, concentrating free‑agent pursuits and trade discussions across the league.
- After hosting Kyle Tucker in Dunedin, the Blue Jays are widely viewed as serious bidders, while Brian Cashman said Tucker has not visited the Yankees’ complex.
- Cashman also described New York’s lineup as “too left‑handed” and reiterated the club’s desire to retain Cody Bellinger.
- Toronto is among several clubs discussing a Ketel Marte trade with Arizona, though multiple reports say talks are ongoing rather than advanced.
- Former GM Steve Phillips reported Toronto is targeting a premium closer such as Edwin Díaz or Robert Suárez as the club builds on its Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce additions.