Overview
- The Athletic reports the clubs have discussed packages featuring Padres veterans Nick Pivetta, Ramón Laureano and relievers Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon and Jeremiah Estrada.
- San Diego has asked about Mets youngsters, with names such as Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, Luisangel Acuña and pitchers Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong reported in conversations.
- New York signed Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million deal and says he will play primarily first base and designated hitter despite no MLB innings at first base.
- League reporting notes Luis Robert Jr. has drawn trade interest from several teams, including the Mets and Padres.
- Recent moves and clauses are shaping options, with Merrill Kelly returning to Arizona, Kenley Jansen joining Detroit, and Ketel Marte holding a five-team no-trade list that includes the Yankees and Giants.