The final month of the year is rapidly approaching, and the annual baseball Winter Meetings are just around the corner. Anticipate numerous trades, free agent acquisitions, and an abundance of rumors during the scheduled days in Orlando. The Winter Meetings traditionally mark the busiest period of the offseason. In the meantime, here are the latest rumors from around the league.
Tucker a potential alternative for Yankees?
According to reports from the New York Post, the Yankees seem to consider Kyle Tucker as a fallback option behind Cody Bellinger. Tucker was evaluated as one of the most prominent free agents accessible this offseason, though Bellinger may prove to be a more economical choice. Moreover, Bellinger offers greater defensive flexibility and is well-acquainted with the Yankees, having performed effectively with them this past season.
Despite Trent Grisham accepting the $22.025 million qualifying offer, New York is steadfastly seeking a high-caliber outfield free agent. Acquiring Bellinger or Tucker might pave the way for a trade involving Jasson Domínguez. While the club’s former top prospect had a satisfactory full season in the major leagues in 2025, he frequently found himself on the bench during the Yankees’ crucial late-season games, often in favor of a Bellinger/Grisham/Aaron Judge outfield configuration.
Red Sox may acquire multiple offensive players
Reports from the Boston Globe indicate that the Red Sox, fresh off the addition of Sonny Gray, are prioritizing reinforcements for an offense that ranked 15th in home runs in 2025, potentially adding multiple hitters. The BoSox are known to be interested in Pete Alonso and considering a reunion with Alex Bregman. They might also explore acquiring a second-tier hitter such as Jorge Polanco.
The Red Sox need to resolve their corner infield situation while also addressing the imbalance in their lineup, which currently leans heavily towards left-handed hitters. This explains their interest in Alonso and Bregman, both right-handed hitting corner infielders. There’s a possibility that they might add two hitters while simultaneously trading away an outfielder, potentially Wilyer Abreu or Jarren Duran. The acquisition of Gray is likely just the beginning of the offseason moves for the Red Sox. Additional moves are anticipated, possibly of significant magnitude.
Misiorowski extension discussions showing little progress
According to reports from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, contract extension negotiations between the Brewers and the hard-throwing right-handed pitcher Jacob Misiorowski have yet to gain considerable momentum. There’s no urgency to finalize an agreement, as Misiorowski won’t be eligible for free agency until the 2031-32 offseason. Nevertheless, securing him earlier would likely result in a more favorable deal for Milwaukee. This is a common dynamic in such negotiations.
It’s rare for teams to sign pitchers with less than a full year of service to long-term extensions. This has occurred only three times in the past 15 years: Matt Moore with the Rays (five years, $14 million with three club options), Chris Archer with the Rays (six years, $25.5 million with two club options), and Aaron Ashby with the Brewers (five years, $20.5 million with two club options). As a team operating in a smaller market, early extensions represent Milwaukee’s most viable option to retain players like Misiorowski beyond their initial years of team control.
