Overview
- Key league events include the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame vote tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLB Network, Tuesday’s draft lottery, and Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft.
- MLB Network’s Russell Dorsey flagged the Phillies as a club positioned to make a major move during the Meetings.
- Free-agent right-hander Michael King is drawing interest from the Mets, Red Sox and Tigers, according to multiple reports.
- Reporting indicates the Rays may retain higher-paid players Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe, while the Marlins are unwilling to move Eury Pérez but could deal other starters.
- A report that the Cubs had signed Zac Gallen was refuted, underscoring the fast pace of rumor and correction early in the week.