A potential trade between the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros could see Kyle Tucker move to Toronto. This deal would significantly impact both teams, with Toronto acquiring a star outfielder and Houston focusing on cost control and future depth.

Free agent right-hander Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN amid multiple media reports.

White Sox sign INF Munetaka Murakami Details: Two years, $34 million Stats: Hit 246 home runs in eight seasons for NPB's Tokyo Yakult Swallows, breaking the league record for most home runs in a season in 2022 (56).

If the Arizona Diamondbacks are going to trade Ketel Marte, it will likely happen sooner than later so the team can focus on other offseason business.

While Ketel Marte trade talks have dominated the Diamondbacks' offseason, it now looks like the second baseman won't be dealt after all.

USA TODAY Sports canvased a handful of executives and agents who came up with the top five reasons for the slow free-agent pace:

The Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays announced a trade that sends Justyn-Henry Malloy to Tampa Bay for cash considerations. Detroit had designated him for assignment before the holiday DFA freeze when they officially re-signed reliever Kyle Finnegan. Tampa Bay had two openings on the 40-man roster and didn’t need to make a corresponding move.

The Astros are reportedly ready to trade one of these three players as the team looks to improve after missing out on the playoffs.

The Dodgers, MLB's first repeat World Series champions in more than two decades, are believed to be involved in the bidding for both Tucker and free-agent infielder Bo Bichette. Per ESPN, agents believe the Dodgers are hoping to land one of the two "on a shorter-term deal with a high average annual value closer to their price range."