The MLB Winter Meetings concluded, but trade talks continued with the Astros trading Kyle Tucker to the Cubs and the Brewers swapping Devin Williams for Nestor Cortes with the Yankees. The Cubs are now working on a trade for Marlins lefty Jesús Luzardo, while the Athletics acquired lefties Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez from the Rays. The Astros are willing to listen to offers for lefty Framber Valdez but are not actively trying to trade him. Valdez, a 31-year-old ground ball starting pitcher, had a strong season in 2024 with a 2.91 ERA in 176 1/3 innings. The Astros could potentially trade him to address roster needs and improve their farm system. Meanwhile, free agent slugger Anthony Santander is seeking a five-year contract, with interest from teams like the Blue Jays and Yankees. Despite hitting 44 home runs in 2024, there are concerns about his overall game, leading to a ranking as the 15th best free agent this offseason.
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The Giants' rotation has struggled recently, prompting President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey to consider options for improvement, including in-house pitchers like Carson Seymour, Carson Whisenhunt, and Kai-Wei Teng, while also exploring the market for affordable starters. With the team just one game back in the NL Wild Card chase, Posey is expected to remain active in seeking enhancements to both the pitching staff and other positions. Want More Context? 🔎
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