Overview
- Pete Alonso is finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan, adding a premier right-handed bat to Baltimore's lineup.
- Edwin Díaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the Dodgers, setting a new annual record for a reliever and reportedly costing Los Angeles draft picks tied to his qualifying offer.
- Kyle Schwarber re-signed with the Phillies on a five-year, $150 million contract, reinforcing a trend of teams paying up for elite power.
- The Mets lost both Alonso and Díaz in consecutive days and, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, did not make a formal offer to Alonso as bidding escalated beyond their comfort level.
- With Devin Williams already in place for New York and top relievers scarce, industry chatter highlights Robert Suárez as a prominent remaining target, with some predictions linking him to the Dodgers.