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 Seattle Mariners made a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor, while still aggressively pursuing former Mariner Eugenio Suarez, who has become a hot commodity after an All-Star season with 36 home runs. As the trade deadline approaches, adding Suarez could significantly enhance the Mariners' offensive power as they compete for a playoff spot, trailing the AL West leader by five games. Want More Context? 🔎
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