MLB Offseason: Key Free Agency Moves and Trades

The MLB offseason has kicked off with significant trades and free-agent signings shaping the landscape for the upcoming season. According to ESPN, the Los Angeles Dodgers are notably continuing their success after winning back-to-back World Series titles, while various teams are making strategic moves to enhance their rosters.

Key signings include Kyle Schwarber returning to the Philadelphia Phillies on a five-year, $150 million deal and Pete Alonso moving to the Baltimore Orioles with a five-year, $155 million contract. Other notable transactions involve the Atlanta Braves securing closer Robert Suarez for three years at $45 million and left-hander Steven Matz agreeing to terms with the Tampa Bay Rays.

The offseason was also marked by trades, including the Washington Nationals acquiring top catching prospect Harry Ford from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for left-hander Jose Ferrer. The Chicago Cubs bolstered their bullpen by signing left-handed reliever Hoby Milner to a one-year deal worth $3.75 million.

Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres confirmed that star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is not available in trade talks, despite speculation surrounding the team's payroll adjustments and ownership changes. This offseason continues to unfold with teams making critical decisions that will impact their performance throughout the 2026 season.