As the New York Yankees prepare for the 2025 season at spring training in Fort Myers, one player who's been conspicuously absent this week is Giancarlo Stanton. He departed spring training to fly back to New York City on Monday.
The New York Mets added some depth to their injury-riddled roster by trading for Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario.
Bregman's departue and New York's lack of a long-term solution at the position makes Arenado an obvious fit for both halves of the rivalry. Arenado, one of the best defensive infielders in the history of the sport, has won 10 Gold Glove awards and six Platinum Glove awards in his storied career.
For Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., next offseason could be a financial bonanza. To most insiders, he is the top free agent on next year’s market, capable of fetching the longest contract at the highest price of any of the expected free agents. It will be his first time as a free agent.