MLB Offseason Sees Record Deals, Key Trades, and Emerging Winners and Losers
Juan Soto's $765M contract headlines a busy offseason with significant moves reshaping team dynamics and player markets.
- Juan Soto signed a record-breaking $765M contract with the Yankees, surpassing Shohei Ohtani's previous $700M deal.
- The Houston Astros traded Kyle Tucker to the Cubs, raising questions about their 2025 competitiveness after minimal offseason moves.
- The Chicago Cubs strengthened their roster with the Tucker trade and other acquisitions, positioning themselves as NL Central favorites.
- Left-handed starting pitchers have commanded significant deals, with Max Fried and Blake Snell securing contracts over $180M each.
- Key free agents like Corbin Burnes and Sean Manaea remain unsigned, while trade talks swirl around players like Dylan Cease and Luis Castillo.