The 2026-27 Major League Baseball offseason is underway amid ongoing CBA negotiations and the near certainty of an owner-implemented lockout on December 1. General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas are serving as a primary locus of activity, with rumors circulating rapidly across the league.
Red Sox shopping Duran, pursuing Suzuki
The Boston Red Sox are again shopping outfielder Jarren Duran, who has two years of team control remaining. Duran posted a .276/.339/.471 line with 17 homers and 32 steals per season from 2023-25 but slipped to .207/.266/.361 in 2026. Boston has also shown interest in free agent Seiya Suzuki, the best right-handed bat on the market, and would likely use him in left field or as a designated hitter with Wilyer Abreu entrenched in right field.
Yankees targeting Bohm at third base
The New York Yankees are eyeing an upgrade at third base given Ryan McMahon's prolonged struggles. Free agent Alec Bohm, 30, is a potential target for GM Brian Cashman. Bohm posted a career OPS+ of 101 but had a subpar walk year with the Philadelphia Phillies, dragged down by a terrible April. Cashman acknowledged the need to improve production across the roster.
Skubal market heats up with Blue Jays entering
Ace left-hander Tarik Skubal, the top free agent available, is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and now the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers plan to meet with Skubal but may pursue a short-term, high-AAV deal similar to the one given to Kyle Tucker. Mets executive David Stearns emphasized willingness to offer lengthy contracts to pitchers.
Padres hope to re-sign Pivetta
San Diego declined its club option on right-hander Nick Pivetta but hopes to work out a new agreement for the 2027 season and beyond. Pivetta enjoyed a standout 2025 season but made just eight regular-season starts in 2026 due to elbow problems.
Nationals receiving trade interest in Crews
Multiple teams have approached the Washington Nationals about outfielder Dylan Crews, the 24-year-old 2023 No. 2 overall draft pick. The Nationals have not declared him off-limits, making a change of scenery a winter possibility.
Mariners favor Suzuki over Arozarena reunion
Seattle may not pursue a reunion with free agent Randy Arozarena, instead targeting fellow free agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki. Both players will be entering their age-32 seasons in 2027 and produced at high levels in 2026.
Orioles not inclined to tear down roster
Despite missing the playoffs in back-to-back seasons and trading catcher Adley Rutschman at the 2026 deadline, Baltimore president of baseball operations Mike Elias batted down talk of a major makeover, stating key core players like shortstop Gunnar Henderson are very unlikely to be moved.
