MLB Winter Meetings Yield Significant Trades and Signings

The MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida, saw significant trades and signings that will reshape team rosters for the upcoming season. Notably, the Baltimore Orioles finalized a stunning five-year, $155 million contract with first baseman Pete Alonso, who leaves the New York Mets after they lost closer Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Dodgers signed Diaz for three years and $69 million, marking a record average annual value for a reliever. Meanwhile, Kyle Schwarber returned to the Philadelphia Phillies on a five-year, $150 million deal, solidifying his role as a key figure in their lineup.

The Orioles, having been active this offseason, also traded for outfielder Taylor Ward, sending promising pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels. The meetings also sparked trade discussions involving several top players, including the Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte and the Miami Marlins' Edward Cabrera, indicating ongoing shifts in team strategies as they prepare for the 2026 season.

As the dust settles, teams are recalibrating their rosters, with the Orioles aiming to compete in a tough AL East, while the Mets are left with questions after losing two major contributors.