The 2026-27 MLB offseason is underway with several notable rumors emerging. Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer is considering whether to continue his career, free agent first baseman Ty France is drawing interest from multiple teams, and the Fubon Guardians have posted Taiwanese reliever Jyun-Yue Tseng for MLB clubs.
Scherzer weighing future
Max Scherzer, 42, will participate in "lockout games" this offseason to determine if he will pitch another season, according to the New York Post. The collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1, and players are organizing workouts to stay sharp during a potential lockout. Scherzer made 18 starts for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026, finishing with a 5.74 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 68 strikeouts in 84.2 innings. He struck out seven in seven innings of one-run ball in the final game of the season. Scherzer ranks ninth all-time with 3,557 strikeouts, three behind Justin Verlander. He was not ranked among the top 50 free agents.
Multiple teams pursue Ty France
Free agent first baseman Ty France has attracted interest from several clubs, per The Athletic. France, 32, had a career year in 2026 after adjusting his stance, posting a .295 batting average with 21 home runs and 72 RBIs. He is also regarded as an excellent defensive first baseman. Ranked as the 23rd-best free agent and second-best available first baseman, France could command a multi-year contract. Potential suitors include the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, and San Diego Padres.
Taiwanese reliever posted
The Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League have posted right-handed reliever Jyun-Yue Tseng for MLB teams, reports the Associated Press. Tseng, 25, has until Dec. 22 to sign, though a potential lockout effectively moves the deadline to Dec. 1. He pitched for Chinese Taipei in the 2023 and 2026 World Baseball Classics. In the 2026 season, Tseng saved 25 games with a 1.80 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 52 ⅓ innings. His fastball sits in the mid-90s and has reached 100 mph, though his secondary pitches need development for an MLB role beyond middle relief.
