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Mitch Garver Retires
Catcher Mitch Garver announces his retirement after a ten‑year MLB career with the Twins, Rangers and Mariners. Drafted by Minnesota in 2013, he burst onto the scene in 2019 with 31 homers and a .273/.365/.630 line, fueling the Twins’ “Bomba Squad.” Injuries and declining production slowed him after a strong 2023 Rangers playoff run that helped Seattle win its first title. Over 702 games he posted a .229/.325/.432 slash line, 110 homers, 324 RBIs and earned just under $35 million before hanging up his spikes.
Dalton Rushing To Undergo Elbow Surgery
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing undergoes elbow surgery to repair a torn UCL with an internal brace, starting a nine‑month rehab that sidelines him from catching until next July. Though he may return to hitting earlier, his versatility is limited, and with Shohei Ohtani handling DH duties, Rushing’s playing time looks uncertain. The 26‑year‑old, who posted a .246/.328/.460 line with 12 homers in 2026 before a brief IL stint, now faces a recovery timeline that could affect the Dodgers’ backup catcher depth, leaving Hunter Feduccia and Eliezer Alfonzo as the only remaining options on the 40‑man roster.
Mariners Interested In Jason Kanzler For Managerial Vacancy
The Seattle Mariners are in the advanced stage of hiring a new manager after parting with Dan Wilson. Sources from The Athletic list Jason Kanzler, Joe Espana and Rocco Baldelli among the front‑runners, with former Diamondbacks boss Torey Lovullo also mentioned before he re‑signed with Arizona. Kanzler, a 36‑year‑old former Astros hitting coach now Cubs director of player development, would be an unconventional pick compared to experienced managers Espana and Baldelli, who both recently left Astros and Twins posts. Mariners president Jerry Dipoto says the club wants fresh ideas while still valuing experience.
Angels Decline 2027 Option On Manager Kurt Suzuki
The Los Angeles Angels announce they have declined the 2027 option on rookie manager Kurt Suzuki, ending his one‑year tenure after a 62‑100 season. Interim GM John Mozeliak says Suzuki will stay as a special assistant, while the club begins a full overhaul of its front office and coaching staff under new owner Stan Kroenke. Speculation swirls around potential internal candidates, notably Hall of Famer Albert Pujols, who withdrew from the search after contract talks fell apart. With the team’s record reflecting roster challenges rather than coaching, the Angels aim to appoint a permanent president of baseball operations and a new manager to reset the franchise.
Red Sox Notes: Kelly, Coaching Changes
Red Sox reliever Zack Kelly lands on the 60‑day IL after a July elbow fracture is confirmed, with throwing set to resume in a few weeks but no clear MLB return date. The 31‑year‑old has logged a 4.04 ERA over 115 appearances but is now out of minor‑league options for 2027. Meanwhile, Boston shakes up its staff: third‑base coach Chad Epperson becomes manager of the Triple‑A WooSox after a mid‑season coaching overhaul that saw Alex Cora and five others fired, and first‑base coach Pablo Cabrera returns to the minors as defensive coordinator. These moves reshape the Red Sox’s coaching depth heading into next season.
Cubs To Make International Scouting Hire
The Chicago Cubs are set to hire longtime Rays international scouting director Steve Miller as vice president of their international scouting department, according to BeisbolFR. Miller, who rose from a Blue Jays area scout in 2006 to the Rays' top international scouting role in 2019, joins a Cubs front office that recently reshuffled its international staff, moving former VP Louie Eljaua and reassigning Alex Suarez. The Cubs' international scouts have already produced trade assets, notably in‑field prospect Jefferson Rojas and catcher Moisés Ballesteros, who were dealt at the July deadline.
Yankees To Extend GM Brian Cashman
Yankees GM Brian Cashman confirms a new contract extension after his current deal expired, keeping the franchise’s longest‑tenured front‑office leader in place. With Aaron Boone also returning as manager, New York aims to rebound after a wild‑card win over Boston and an ALDS sweep by the Rays, who went on to win the league. The article reviews the team’s offensive struggles—ranking 25th in scoring after Judge’s May injury—and outlines offseason challenges, including free agents David Bednar and Jazz Chisholm Jr., aging pitchers Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, Max Fried, and health concerns for Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Cashman’s extension signals stability as the Yankees plot a comeback.
The Opener: Peralta/Brewers, Bauers/Rays, G1 Starter
Jake Woodford’s nomadic 2026 season sees him with both the Brewers and Rays, but the spotlight shifts to three key storylines for the World Series opener. Freddy Peralta, traded from Milwaukee to the Mets and then to Tampa Bay, now co‑aces for the Rays after a rough July start against his former club. First‑baseman Jake Bauers, a former Wil Myers trade piece, returns to face the Brewers after stints with Cleveland, Seattle and New York. Meanwhile, Brewers right‑hander Jacob Misiorowski is set to start Game 1 of the Fall Classic on Friday at 7 p.m. CT, despite mixed outings in the playoffs.
Offseason Outlook: San Diego Padres
The Padres finish a 91-71 season with a top NL Wild Card spot, but their payroll is locked into massive deals for Manny Machado ($280 M), Fernando Tatis Jr. ($266 M) and Xander Bogaerts ($175 M). With key rotation arms—Walker Buehler, Robbie Ray, Casey Mize, Griffin Canning and Lucas Giolito—heading to free agency, San Diego faces a stark rotation gap. Options on Nick Pivetta, Michael King and others add uncertainty, while Musgrove returns from Tommy‑John surgery and may not start. Front office A.J. Preller must balance a $1.027 B future commitment against the need to add several quality starters before the 2027 postseason push.
Latest On Brandon Woodruff
The Brewers face a roster dilemma ahead of the World Series: should they keep two-time All‑Star Brandon Woodruff after his first live‑batting practice since a shoulder injury? Woodruff’s fastball hit 90‑92 mph in a 23‑pitch session, but he admits no decision has been made. President of baseball operations Matt Arnold says discussions are ongoing, while the front office seeks MLB clarification on postseason injury replacements. With 13 pitchers allowed on the roster and no clear backup—Kyle Harrison, Chad Patrick and Antonio Senzatela saw limited action—the team weighs the risk of losing Woodruff versus keeping a mop‑up arm.
Ben Sestanovich, Scott Sharp Candidates For Astros’ GM Job
The Houston Astros are narrowing down candidates for their general manager vacancy, with Royals senior vice president Scott Sharp and Braves assistant GM Ben Sestanovich emerging as frontrunners, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Sharp, 54, brings two decades of Kansas City experience and has interviewed with several clubs, while Sestanovich, a Harvard alum and former Atlanta assistant GM, adds a strong player‑development background. They join a shortlist that also includes Matt Kleine, Josh Barfield and Randy Flores. The Astros aim to appoint a GM before the World Series concludes and are also seeking a new manager after parting with Joe Espada. Additionally, Houston plans to hire Spencer Medick as director of pitching.
Mets Interested In John Mallee For Coaching Job
The New York Mets are weighing hitting‑coach candidates after confirming Kevin Long’s interview. MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo adds former Cubs assistant John Mallee to the list. Mallee, a veteran coach with stints in Chicago, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia and LA, helped Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong boost his walk rate from 4.5% to 11.4% and surge from 10 to 45 homers, lifting his wRC+ from 86 to 157. With the Cubs posting a league‑best 114 wRC+ in 2026, the Mets are intrigued by Mallee’s impact, though they haven’t decided whether to hire a new director of hitting or an additional assistant under Troy Snitker.
Astros Have Spoken To Josh Barfield, Randy Flores About GM Vacancy
The Houston Astros are poised to name a new general manager before the World Series ends, with three primary candidates: White Sox assistant GM Josh Barfield, Cardinals assistant GM Randy Flores, and Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine. Barfield, a former Padres infielder, rose through the Diamondbacks' development ranks before joining Chicago in 2023 and aiding the South Siders' 2026 resurgence. Flores, a former Cardinals reliever with a World Series ring, oversees amateur scouting and has served as the Cardinals' assistant GM for nine years. In‑house assistant Connor Huff also remains in the mix, given his close ties to owner Jim Crane. The search follows the August firing of Dana Brown, who succeeded James Click after the 2022 championship.
Orioles Sign Jayvien Sandridge To Minor League Deal
The Orioles re‑sign left‑hander Jayvien Sandridge to a minor‑league contract for 2027, keeping him in the organization after a turbulent 2026 that saw him bounce between the Yankees, Angels and Baltimore, spend most of the season on the minor‑league injured list, and make his last appearance on May 1. At 28, Sandridge has only one MLB inning (two earned runs for the 2025 Yankees) but posted a 3.93 ERA over 201⅓ minor‑league innings from 2022‑2025, striking out 33.8% of batters while walking 17%. The O’s view him as non‑roster depth behind projected left‑hand relievers Josh Walker and Grant Wolfram, hoping his strikeout upside returns.
Matt Kleine Among The Candidates For Astros’ GM Job
The Houston Astros are hunting a new general manager after parting ways with Dana Brown in August. Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine, a 20‑year veteran who rose from scout to vice‑president of baseball operations and was promoted to assistant GM in 2023, is now a leading candidate, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale and FanSided’s Robert Murray. Internal possibilities like Charles Cook and Jeff Bagwell are also in the mix. With manager Joe Espada recently dismissed and the Astros barely making the playoffs at 81‑81 before a Wild Card sweep by the White Sox, the GM hire will shape the next coaching decision. The search won’t start until after the season, per owner Jim Crane.
Cubs To Retain Both Pitching Coaches
The Chicago Cubs will keep pitching coach Tommy Hottovy and assistant Casey Jacobson for the 2027 season, according to The Athletic. Hottovy, with the club since 2015 and pitching coach since 2019, and Jacobson, in his role for two years after a stint at Driveline, navigated a rotation plagued by injuries to starters like Justin Steele, Cade Horton, and Edward Cabrera, as well as a struggling bullpen. Despite deadline acquisitions Clay Holmes, Kevin Gausman, and Ryan Zeferjahn yielding little return, the staff’s job security hinges on better health next year.
The Opener: Rays Advance, Guardians Go Home, World Series Set
The No. 1 seeds, the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, lock horns in the World Series after the Rays clinch Game 6 with a two‑run homer from Junior Caminero and a strong start by Freddy Peralta. Cleveland’s Guardians fell short, losing momentum after a 2‑1 series lead and failing to score in Game 4, extending their championship drought since 1948. Both the Rays and Brewers are among five clubs that have never won the Fall Classic, promising a first‑time champion. Manager Kevin Cash highlights the return of full crowds, aiming for a different vibe than the empty‑stadium 2020 series.
Aaron Boone To Return As Yankees’ Manager In 2027
Aaron Boone is set to return for his tenth season as Yankees manager in 2027, confirming the final year of his two‑year, $10.5 million extension signed in February 2025. Boone boasts a 790‑565 record, winning seasons each year, three AL East titles and eight playoff appearances, including the 2024 World Series run that ended with a five‑game loss to the Dodgers. Critics point to the franchise’s championship drought since 2009 and recent ALDS defeats to the Blue Jays and Rays, while players like Aaron Judge publicly back him. With owner Hal Steinbrenner showing no intention of change, both Boone and GM Brian Cashman appear poised to stay beyond 2027.
The Rangers’ Roster Bind
The Texas Rangers face a pivotal offseason after an 80-82 finish that left them two wins shy of the playoffs. With the fifth‑oldest roster in MLB (averages of 29.3 for position players and 30.3 for pitchers) and a tightened budget from a collapsed TV deal, they made only modest moves at the trade deadline, adding reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O’Hoppe. President of baseball operations Chris Young says the team will reshuffle to become more athletic and playoff‑caliber, but a full teardown isn’t planned. Rumors of a Jacob deGrom trade to Atlanta fizzled due to his no‑trade clause, and pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, also under a no‑trade clause, may be a movable asset for teams with payroll flexibility.
Mets To Interview Kevin Long About Coaching Job
The New York Mets will sit down with former hitting coach Kevin Long tomorrow to discuss a possible director of hitting role, per New York Post reporter Mike Puma. Long, who served as the Mets’ hitting coach from 2015‑17 and has 20 years of MLB experience with the Yankees, Nationals and Phillies, becomes available after the Phillies released him. With Jeff Albert departing and hitting coach Troy Snitker likely returning, the Mets could retain both coaches. Long’s résumé includes World Series rings with the 2009 Yankees and 2019 Nationals, and he has a strong relationship with Juan Soto, a key New York hitter who played under him in Washington.
Trade Candidate: Ketel Marte
Ketel Marte’s trade status hinges on his full no‑trade protection, earned with 10‑and‑5 service time in April. The Diamondbacks’ strained relationship with the three‑time All‑Star stems from repeated unexplained absences—including a post‑All‑Star break vacation in the Dominican Republic, a missed game in Boston in August 2025, and a brief stint on the restricted list—raising doubts about his injury claims. Manager Torey Lovullo and GM Ken Kendrick have publicly criticized his “immaturity,” while Hazen’s earlier trade window closed on Jan. 9. Despite interest from the Blue Jays, Giants, Mariners, Phillies, Pirates, Rays, Red Sox, and Tigers, Marte’s down year (.249/.316/.432) and high asking price make a deal challenging.
2026-27 Offseason Outlook Series
MLB Trade Rumors revives its annual Offseason Outlook series on October 19, 2026, previewing how each of the 30 MLB clubs might reshape rosters during the upcoming winter. The landing page lists every franchise—from the Braves and Dodgers to the Yankees and Astros—and will be updated with detailed analyses for each team as new posts roll out. Access to the full breakdowns requires a Trade Rumors Front Office subscription.
Hanshin Tigers Agree To Post Teruaki Sato
The Hanshin Tigers officially announce they will post third‑base/right‑field star Teruaki Sato for MLB teams this offseason. The 27‑year‑old, Central League MVP and 2025‑26 triple‑crown winner (39 HR, 106 RBI, .306/.383/.609), is ranked second among free agents by MLB Trade Rumors. At least five MLB clubs have shown interest, though concerns linger about his defense, strikeout rate, and NPB‑to‑MLB transition. Once posted after the Japan Series, Sato has 45 days to sign; the Tigers’ posting fee scales up to 20% of the first $25 million of his contract. A December 1 lockout could compress his window, potentially sending him back to Japan if no deal is reached.
Josh Bell Keeps Getting It Done
Josh Bell’s steady production lands him as a reliable, if unspectacular, option at first base/DH. After a one‑year, $7 million deal with the Twins, Bell posted a .255/.319/.419 slash line, 96 RBIs (fifth in the AL) and a 106 wRC+ over 631 plate appearances in 2026. The switch‑hitter has logged 140+ games each full season since 2017 and has avoided the IL since 2021. While his numbers don’t dazzle, they outshine recent signings like Marcell Ozuna or Rhys Hoskins, and he’ll likely test free agency again this winter, joining a modest first‑base/DH market.
The American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award Finalists! (Sponsored)
The American League Gold Glove finalists are set for the November 1 awards, featuring three candidates per position and a new utility slot. Pitcher Tanner Bibee leads the vote with a +6 Outs Above Average and +5 DRS, while catcher Dillon Dingler is a repeat favorite after a 2025 win. First baseman Christian Walker, a three‑time winner, tops Defensive Run Value, and second‑base contenders include Michael Massey (+11 OAA) and Chase Meidroth (+10 FRV). At shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr. and Taylor Walls contend with top‑tier defensive metrics. Left‑field veteran Cody Bellinger posts the best DR‑S among left fielders, and center‑field ace Evan Carter records the fourth‑best OAA in the league. Votes combine 75% manager/coach ballots and 25% SABR Defensive Index.
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