Overview
- Pete Alonso agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles a day after Edwin Díaz reached a three-year, $69 million agreement with the Dodgers.
- The offseason turnover began with Brandon Nimmo waiving his no-trade clause to join the Rangers in a deal that brought Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to New York.
- Owner Steve Cohen acknowledged fan frustration and said there is plenty of offseason left to put a playoff-caliber team on the field.
- Multiple outlets report the Mets have contacted the Cardinals about Willson Contreras as a potential first-base option following Alonso’s departure.
- Reporting describes David Stearns’ approach as prioritizing run prevention and flexibility over long commitments to players in their 30s, a shift drawing heavy scrutiny after the recent exits.