What's new in free agency? Lessons from 2026 MLB GM meetings
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Key Points:
- MLB executives convened in Las Vegas amid looming lockout concerns, discussing offseason priorities including free agent pursuits and roster adjustments across all 30 teams.
- Orioles aim to develop their young core and add midrotation pitching, while Red Sox prioritize improving offense to complement a strong pitching staff.
- Yankees face coaching staff changes and await closer David Bednar's contract decision, eyeing potential upgrades in catching, third base, and outfield.
- Rays plan to retain ace Drew Rasmussen and address rotation depth, whereas Blue Jays are aggressively pursuing top free agent Tarik Skubal and offensive upgrades.
- Teams across divisions focus on pitching improvements, with several targeting multi-inning pitchers and bullpen reinforcements, while some franchises like the Angels remain in transition awaiting new leadership.
