Overview
- Andrew Friedman said Los Angeles will target bullpen help and outfield upgrades, with local reporting noting the GM Meetings start this week as the club assesses options.
- Predictions from national writers split on Kyle Tucker’s landing spot, with some picking the Dodgers on a long deal and others forecasting the Blue Jays to outbid rivals for a $400 million–plus contract.
- USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale also projects Toronto to pursue starter Framber Valdez, reflecting expectations the Blue Jays will respond aggressively after their World Series loss.
- A Sports Illustrated report citing a rival scout that the Mets would let Pete Alonso walk and shop Jeff McNeil is being disputed by Mets insider Ryan Finkelstein, leaving Alonso’s situation uncertain.
- Alex Bregman has opted out with multiple teams listed as suitors by Mark Feinsand, and separate pieces link the Mets to Cody Bellinger while one prediction envisions New York making a run at Tucker alongside Juan Soto.