The 2022-23 MLB hot stove is heating up. Which teams will go all-in for a 2023 World Series push? Where will top free agents such as Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, Jacob deGrom and Carlos Correa sign? Who will make the trades that has everyone buzzing this offseason?
Below is a running list of notable transactions and updates from throughout the MLB offseason.
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Nov. 16
Mariners acquire All-Star Hernandez from Blue Jays
Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been traded to the Seattle Mariners from the Toronto Blue Jays, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. Story »
Nov. 15
Rizzo returning to Yankees on a multiyear deal
First baseman Anthony Rizzo is returning to New York on a deal worth $17 million per season with a $6 million buyout for a 2025 option, sources tell ESPN. Story »
Anderson turns down Dodgers to join Angels
Starting pitcher Tyler Anderson is headed to the Angels on a three-year deal and expected to be in the $39 million range, sources tell ESPN. Anderson turned down a qualifying offer from the Dodgers so the Angels will lose their second-round 2023 MLB draft pick while Dodgers get a pick after the fourth round. Story »
Pederson accepts qualifying offer
Outfielder Joc Pederson has accepted the qualifying offer and will return to the Giants on a $19.65 million deal for 2023. Story »
Perez accepts qualifying offer to return to Rangers
Starting pitcher Martin Perez is accepting the Rangers’ qualifying offer and will make $19.65 million for Texas in 2023. Story »
Nov. 12
Montero returns to Astros with a three-year deal
Reliever Rafael Montero agreed to a three-year, $34.5 million contract that will bring the right-hander back to the Houston Astros‘ dominant bullpen a week after the team rode its pitching staff to a World Series title, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN. Story »
Nov. 11
Rockies shore up bullpen with Urena
The Colorado Rockies agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year deal Friday night with right-hander Jose Urena. Story »
Braves sign reliever Nick Anderson to split deal
The Atlanta Braves signed right-hander Nick Anderson to a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract on Friday, earning Anderson $875,000 while he is in the majors and $185,000 if he is in the minors. Story »
Nov. 10
Dodgers re-sign Clayton Kershaw to one-year deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw are nearing agreement on a one-year deal Thursday, bringing the future Hall of Fame left-hander back to Los Angeles for a 16th season. Story »
Reliever Robert Suarez re-signs with Padres
Suarez agreed with the San Diego Padres for a $46 million, five-year contract. Story »
Rays trade Ji-Man Choi to Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 1B Ji-Man Choi from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league pitcher Jack Hartman. Story »
Nov. 6
Edwin Diaz re-signs with Mets
Star closer Edwin Diaz and the New York Mets are in agreement on a five-year, $102 million contract. Story »
