The Opener: Tucker, Cardinals, Yankees, Marlins
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Kyle Tucker's free agent market is gaining momentum, with the Mets offering a short-term deal worth up to $50 million annually and the Blue Jays presenting a long-term offer; other teams like the Dodgers and Yankees are also showing interest.
- The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks, entering a rebuilding phase focused on younger players such as Nolan Gorman, Thomas Saggese, and top prospect JJ Wetherholt, while questions remain about the future of arbitration-eligible players.
- The New York Yankees acquired left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins in exchange for four lower-level prospects, likely concluding their search for starting pitching this offseason amid injury concerns for key pitchers Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon
