The starting pitching market has moved slower than any other facet of this Major League Baseball offseason, and that carries over to trades on top of the free a

Free agent right-hander Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN amid multiple media reports.

White Sox sign INF Munetaka Murakami Details: Two years, $34 million Stats: Hit 246 home runs in eight seasons for NPB's Tokyo Yakult Swallows, breaking the league record for most home runs in a season in 2022 (56).

If the Arizona Diamondbacks are going to trade Ketel Marte, it will likely happen sooner than later so the team can focus on other offseason business.

The New York Mets need a starting pitcher and could be interested in trading for a superstar in the American League.

Cody Bellinger is back on the free-agent market in January 2026, with the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees leading talks. At the same time, the Colorado Rockies are exploring trades involving Brenton Doyle and Mickey Moniak as new leadership looks to add pitching help before spring training.

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