Spring training is in full swing but the trade and free-agent markets are still active. Several top free agents are unsigned, and trades are common during this time. Players like Dylan Cease, Jon Berti, Manuel Margot, and Ben Rortvedt were traded last spring. Notable players like Stroman are currently on the trade block this spring. The Yankees and Cardinals may reconsider pursuing a trade for Marcus Stroman until he or Nolan Arenado are playing elsewhere. Stroman is very available, but his $18 million player option for 2026 could be a deterrent for potential trades. The obstacle in trading Stroman is the presence of similar unsigned veteran pitchers in the free-agent market. Possible landing spots for Stroman are limited unless another team faces injuries and needs to add innings quickly.
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The San Diego Padres are down to four managerial finalists: Albert Pujols, pitching coach Ruben Niebla, and Nick Hundley, with an unknown fourth candidate. All three are first-time MLB manager candidates, with Niebla praised for his pitching expertise, while Pujols and Hundley bring extensive playing backgrounds but lack coaching experience in the majors. Want More Context? 🔎
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