The upcoming week in Major League Baseball is not expected to see much player movement, with the focus on players accepting or declining qualifying offers. The Dodgers are set to meet with Juan Soto, while Reds pitcher Nick Martinez will accept the qualifying offer. The Blue Jays’ pursuit of Soto may face challenges, and the market for free-agent shortstop Willy Adames is broad. Astros owner Jim Crane mentioned there is “nothing to report” on talks with departing free agent Alex Bregman. The White Sox signed outfielder Austin Slater, who had a challenging season hitting .209/.321/.266 with -0.2 WAR in 84 games. The team is uncertain about Slater’s role next season due to potential trades involving Luis Robert and Andrew Benintendi, as they aim to improve after a disappointing 41-121 record last season.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are vying for back-to-back World Series titles but face challenges as the Toronto Blue Jays equalize the series after a strong Game 4 victory. Mookie Betts, despite a solid wild-card round, has struggled significantly in the postseason, raising concerns as the team relies heavily on other stars like Shohei Ohtani to secure victories. Want More Context? 🔎
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