Overview
- The Athletic reports steady league interest in José Alvarado, Matt Strahm and Tanner Banks, with conversations ongoing and no trades completed.
- Rivals view Strahm as a likely trade target after a 2.74 ERA in 2025, and he is under contract for 2026 at $7.5 million before free agency.
- Given the shallow lefty market, a deal could net a mid-tier prospect to help replenish the farm system, according to reporting summarized from Matt Gelb.
- Dave Dombrowski says the club remains open-minded on Nick Castellanos and is evaluating pitching depth, though starting pitching is not the top offseason priority.
- Internal talks include making Johan Rojas available and considering Don Mattingly for bench coach, with no staffing decisions announced.