For that to happen, several players already on the roster will need to take steps forward, and one of the most important is infielder Royce Lewis. Lewis appeared in 106 games last season for Minnesota and endured his toughest year at the plate.

Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings are freshly behind us, and while there was a good bit of notable activity that took place over the three-day hootenanny in Orlando, there's still much to be resolved across the remainder of the offseason calendar.

With the international signing window closing on Monday, the New York Yankees were among the teams that chose to make a strategic player acquisition in the final moments of the trade deadline.

The Atlanta Braves are looking to bounce back in 2026 and return to playoff contention after an offseason full of change. If they succeed, a major reason will be the play of right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.

The ABS arrives amid social media accounts and content creators regularly using data and game footage to evaluate umpire performance. Perhaps the most well-known X/Twitter accounts are Umpire Auditor and Umpire Scorecards, both of which have developed large followings in recent seasons.

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Kyle Amendt has undergone shoulder surgery, a team source confirms to Diamondbacks On SI's Jack Sommers. Am

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly been actively engaged in a number of trade discussions throughout this offseason, making them one of the most talked-about franchises in the realm of trade rumors.

Here's a look at the highest-paid designated hitters heading into the 2026 season, according to Spotrac.com (as of Dec. 10): MLB's highest-paid designated hitters by 2026 salary.