MLB Summary

The MLB offseason is heating up with significant developments. According to ESPN, the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to pay a record $169.4 million in luxury taxes after winning their second consecutive World Series title.

Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals have traded for veteran pitcher Matt Strahm from the Philadelphia Phillies, sending right-hander Jonathan Bowlan in return. In another move, the Texas Rangers have re-signed right-hander Chris Martin to a one-year deal worth a reported $4 million.

Off the field, the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs has reached a confidential settlement with the Los Angeles Angels regarding a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from his 2019 overdose. This settlement comes as the civil trial concluded, with the family originally seeking $118 million.

Additionally, Major League Baseball has finalized calculations for teams' competitive balance tax payrolls for the upcoming season, revealing that nine teams exceeded the $241 million threshold for 2025.

As the offseason progresses, teams continue to make strategic moves, including the addition of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal by Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. The offseason tracker remains active as teams look to bolster their rosters with trades and signings.