MLB Winter Meetings Yield Key Trades and Offseason Moves

The MLB Winter Meetings have resulted in significant trades and signings that are reshaping team rosters ahead of the upcoming season. According to ESPN, the Boston Red Sox traded right-hander Luis Perales to the Washington Nationals for left-hander Jake Bennett, both prospects returning from Tommy John surgery.

Perales, ranked as Boston's No. 5 prospect, had a stellar minor league performance before his injury, while Bennett recorded a 2.27 ERA in the minors after his recovery. The meetings also saw the Philadelphia Phillies finalize a one-year, $10 million contract with outfielder Adolis Garcia, aimed at upgrading their lineup.

The Blue Jays signed right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers to a three-year, $37 million deal, reinforcing their bullpen after their playoff run. The Dodgers made headlines by signing closer Edwin Diaz to a record-setting three-year, $69 million contract.

Other notable moves included the Baltimore Orioles acquiring first baseman Pete Alonso for five years and $155 million, and the New York Mets signing infielder Jorge Polanco to fill the gap left by Alonso.

The Winter Meetings have set the stage for an exciting offseason as teams look to bolster their rosters for the 2026 season.