Jon Morosi

Tigers OF Riley Greene has been mentioned as a trade candidate by industry execs here at the GM meetings. Here’s the response from Scott Harris when I asked him about the possibility today on @MLBNetwork.

Free agent RHP Dustin May is drawing interest from a broad group of teams that includes the Cubs, White Sox, Padres and Astros, sources say. Of note, new Astros GM Randy Flores was in the Cardinals front office when they signed May last offseason. May, 29, is one of the youngest starters on the market this winter. @MLBNetwork

Rival MLB teams believe the Rockies are more willing to move All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman this offseason than they were at the trade deadline. One reason: While labor uncertainty is making it difficult to trade pending free agents, Goodman is under control through 2029.

Would the Astros trade Yordan Álvarez, who has 2 years left on his contract? I asked new GM Randy Flores how he responds when other teams inquire. “I just laugh,” Flores said. “What a treat to come into a job and have someone of that talent, of that presence, and of that consistency.” Flores added how much he admires Álvarez personally, citing how warmly Yordan responded when Flores reached out over text after taking the job. @MLBNetwork

Ross Fenstermaker told me at the GM Meetings that the Rangers are looking for “defensive upgrades across the field,” with catcher and center field being top priorities. Context: Evan Carter underwent hip surgery and is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. @MLBNetwork

The Mariners are interested in free agent Ian Happ, for some very clear reasons: Jerry Dipoto says improving defense is a top priority; Happ owns 4 Gold Gloves. Jason Kanzler knows Happ from their time together in the Cubs organization. @MLBNetwork @SeattleSports

There’s early interest in the left-handed relief market at the GM Meetings. Sources say the Mariners, Phillies, Nationals, Royals, and Cardinals are among the teams engaged. @MLBNetwork

Notes on the DBacks, as we discussed today on @MLBNetwork: Yes, Ketel Marte is available in trade discussions. Infield prospect Demetrio Crisantes could arrive to the majors in 2027. Mike Hazen is looking for left-handed bats via trades and free agency.

Craig Kimbrel plans to pitch in 2027, according to his agent, David Meter, at the GM Meetings. Meter told me that multiple teams already have expressed interest in the 38-year-old. Kimbrel pitched 46 innings with a 1.348 WHIP for three different teams in 2026. @MLBNetwork

Ryan Weiss, former CPBL and KBO starter, has signed a 1-year contract with the Padres with a club option for 2028. The Padres have a lot of innings to cover in 2027. Weiss is the start of what is likely to be multiple pitching moves by A.J. Preller. @MLBNetwork

With multiple Japanese stars available this winter via posting or free agency, Jerry Dipoto told me today, "We want to be connected to Japan. We want to be connected to the best players coming out, year after year . . . The left side of our infield, the left side of our outfield, are both areas of need . . . A priority for us is to get better offensively, but the max priority for us is we have to button up our defense." @SeattleSports @MLBNetwork

Trevor Rogers is almost certain to reject the Qualifying Offer, given the number of teams that need a starting pitcher and high FA value in a soon-to-be 29-year-old coming off a career high 169-2/3 innings. @MLBNetwork

Can confirm RHP Troy Watson has signed with the Hanwha Eagles of KBO. Watson, 29, posted a 3.14 ERA over 80-1/3 innings in the Tigers and Mariners organizations this year. @KBO_ENG @KBOleague @hanwhavictory2

On Teruaki Sato, multiple evaluators say he profiles better as a corner outfielder than at third base, where the 27-year-old played a majority of the time this year with the Hanshin Tigers. @MLBNetwork

Congratulations to @RandPecknold! What a remarkable career, and there are more milestones to come. Remarkable journey for a coach who did not have a permanent office when he arrived at Quinnipiac in 1994.

Mets Hot Stove note: Johnny Washington, new co-hitting coach, made a big impact on Si-hwan Roh during the 2021 season with the Hanwha Eagles. Roh, 25, has been posted for MLB teams this offseason. Photo credit: MyDaily Korean photo agency. 🇰🇷

To be more specific: The Padres, under new ownership, already have expressed interest in Tarik Skubal.

The Padres are among the most active teams in the free agent starter market.

Further to this: I have heard the Braves have no interest in moving Acuña and will not engage with teams if they inquire.

A Ronald Acuña Jr. trade this offseason is seen as highly unlikely, as I said on @MLBNetwork a few moments ago. Acuña is entering the final guaranteed year of his contract with the Braves, who hold a club option for 2028.