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MLB.com reports Milwaukee’s initial three-prospect package for Tarik Skubal included infielder Luis Peña as one of the hitters; the Tigers reportedly preferred other pieces (possibly Zyhir Hope or River Ryan), and the trade did not happen.
Texas Rangers are open to trading controllable starters MacKenzie Gore and Nathan Eovaldi, weighing whether to sell or make modest buys to balance payroll with their playoff hopes; Gore is easier to move due to arbitration control and a modest salary, while Eovaldi’s $25M salary and no-trade clause complicate a deal, with Jacob Latz seen as less likely to move.
Texas ace Jacob deGrom declined to waive his no-trade clause, effectively keeping him with the Rangers as trade discussions cooled. Texas leaned against selling, though they explored moves involving players like Seager and Eovaldi and even swung a minor trade for Adam Macko. Seager has only partial no-trade protection, while deGrom’s remaining $37M next year on a five-year, $185M deal and his injury history make any deal complex. A rumored Braves interest did not result in a deal.
The Red Sox reportedly offered a prospect-heavy package for Elly De La Cruz, but the Reds rejected it, preferring MLB-ready players and an even bigger overpay. De La Cruz, a 24-year-old two-time All-Star, is arbitration-eligible this winter and under team control through 2029, making a blockbuster deal unlikely but still plausible in a market hungry for star shortstops.
Amid ongoing trade chatter, Milwaukee is reportedly willing to absorb the rest of Tarik Skubal’s $32 million contract (about $9.8 million now, ~$9.4 million by the deadline) to land Detroit’s ace; the move would push the Brewers’ payroll toward a franchise-high while potentially giving them a formidable Misiorowski–Skubal top of the rotation, but Detroit’s asking price would be steep, likely including premium prospects such as top prospect Jesus Made, with other suitors like the Dodgers and Cubs in pursuit.
With trade chatter heating up, the Mets scratched right-hander Freddy Peralta from his start as they pursue a Top 100 prospect in any deal. Peralta has a 4.99 ERA in 2026 despite a strong Milwaukee track record, and several clubs including the Padres, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Brewers, Phillies, Rays and possibly the Braves have been tied to him. The Mets could also consider a qualifying offer or extension, but appear focused on trading him and other impending free agents for prospects before the deadline.
Bleacher Report ranks all 29 MLB teams as hypothetical suitors for Tarik Skubal, slotting them from No. 29 (Rockies) to No. 1 (Cubs) and weighing fit and farm-system depth as Detroit eyes a potential return before the trade deadline; the piece highlights top contenders like the Dodgers, Yankees, Braves, Brewers, and Rays, outlining how each club stacks up in a tiered market for the front-line starter.
The Miami Marlins reportedly have Sandy Alcantara available in trade talks, with the Cubs identified as a natural fit for a durable front-half starter. Alcantara, 30, is earning $17.3M this year and has a $21M option for 2027, posting a 4.01 ERA and 4.06 FIP over 143.2 innings. While not a high-strikeout pitcher, his groundballs and six-plus innings per start make him appealing to contenders. Previous chatter tied the Cubs to Alcantara (and to others like Jesus Luzardo and Edward Cabrera), suggesting continued speculation as the Marlins’ position in the wild-card race could push the market, though price and competition will influence any deal.
With Aaron Judge still sidelined by rib injuries, the Yankees are weighing trade options as the deadline approaches, including a potential deal for Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman, a pre-arbitration hitter with solid 2026 numbers. The piece notes Yankees’ prior interest in Goodman and also touches on Baseball Prospectus’ midseason Top 50 (led by George Lombard Jr.) and Max Fried’s Triple-A rehab appearance.
The White Sox traded outfielder Derek Hill and $250K of international bonus pool space to the Phillies for outfield prospect Dylan Campbell and infield prospect Jose Colmenares, with Everson Pereira activated to take Hill’s spot and Jackson Rutledge designated for assignment to clear a 40-man slot. Hill, 30, is a speed-first defender with limited hitting, but his elite sprint speed and base-running could help Philadelphia’s outfield depth, especially if platoons are needed. Campbell and Colmenares are lottery-ticket prospects, while Chicago gains roster and pool-space flexibility. The move gives Philly more right-handed balance and playing-time options, and frees the Sox from Hill’s shrinking role.)
The 2026 World Baseball Classic kicks off in Japan with Australia vs Chinese Taipei. The piece recaps memorable 2023 moments (Japan’s title, Diaz injury, dramatic Japan–USA finale) and notes star rosters across teams (Ohtani/Japan; Judge/USA; Guerrero Jr./Dominican Republic, etc.). MLB Trade Rumors hosts a live poll: USA leads at 52% (2,263 votes), followed by the Dominican Republic (18%) and Japan (16%) among 4,380 total votes, with fans invited to vote and view full rosters.
MLBTR host Steve Adams runs a live chat dissecting the Donovan-to-Mariners trade, noting the Cardinals’ haul—Cijntje, Tai Peete, Colton Ledbetter plus two future draft picks—and Seattle’s fit at 2B/3B with room to maneuver. The discussion also touches on related off-season topics (bullpen/rotation targets, multi-team trades, and market chatter around free agents like Giolito, Bassitt, and Verlander) as well as other teams’ plans, including Giants’ defense around Arraez/Devers and Rays’ recent moves.
The Washington Nationals kicked off their offseason by trading Mackenzie Gore to the Rangers for a five-prospect package led by Gavin Fien and sending reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for Harry Ford, signaling a rebuild. The club has also shopped shortstop CJ Abrams and center fielder Jacob Young, with Abrams potentially commanding a large return due to controllable years, while Young’s elite defense and affordable contract make him appealing to several teams. Speculated fits include the Royals, Giants, Red Sox, Mariners and Padres as Washington weighs its future pieces toward a contention window around 2028.
The Washington Nationals traded left-hander MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers for a five-prospect package (Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Abimelec Ortiz, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Yeremy Cabrera), with Gore and Ortiz on the 40-man rosters and no additional 40-man moves needed.
Tim Dierkes' MLB Mailbag weighs Nico Hoerner trade chatter, where free agents like Lucas Giolito and Zac Gallen might land, and what's next for the Red Sox after Alex Bregman signed with the Cubs, while arguing the Cubs should avoid trading Hoerner if it hurts 2026.