The Major League Baseball (MLB) Winter Meetings 2023 are currently underway in Nashville, Tennessee, with several significant developments already taking place. The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Aaron Nola to a $172 million deal, while Luis Severino has signed with the New York Mets. The St. Louis Cardinals have also made a notable signing, bringing Sonny Gray on board.
Several teams are reportedly under pressure to make significant moves during these meetings. The New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets are among the teams facing the most pressure. The Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Baltimore Orioles are also feeling the heat.
Rumors and predictions are rife, with the potential for the San Diego Padres to trade Juan Soto due to financial pressures being one of the most discussed topics. The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while the Chicago White Sox are potentially considering bringing back Lucas Giolito. The Los Angeles Dodgers are also rumored to be considering making Mookie Betts their everyday second baseman.
The Yankees are reportedly in talks to acquire Soto from the Padres, while the Braves, Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Giants are among the teams interested in Shohei Ohtani. The Cardinals are also reportedly interested in trading Tyler O'Neill, and the Milwaukee Brewers have signed top prospect Jackson Chourio to a long-term deal.
These developments and rumors are part of the ongoing MLB Winter Meetings, which are expected to see high activity in terms of signings, trades, and negotiations.