"The 2025-26 MLB hot stove was lit just days after the Los Angeles Dodgers hoisted their second consecutive World Series championship trophy. All eyes this winter are on a free agent hitting class featuring Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber (who is returning to the Phillies on a five-year deal), Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman (now a Chicago Cub) and Pete Alonso (who is headed to Baltimore on a five-year deal). But they're not the only ones who will make a splash in the market."
"Jan. 3 Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a free agent contract , sources tell ESPN. The deal is for worth $60 million over four years with a $5 million signing bonus. Jan. 1 Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan."
MLB teams launched notable offseason activity immediately following the Dodgers' consecutive World Series victory, driven by a deep free-agent hitting class. Major names in the market include Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber, Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso. The Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract and acquired pitcher Edward Cabrera from Miami in a trade that sent top outfield prospect Owen Caissie and other hitting prospects to the Marlins. Michael Lorenzen agreed to a one-year deal with the Colorado Rockies. Japanese players Kazuma Okamoto and Tatsuya Imai reached MLB contracts with Toronto and Houston. Additional moves include reliever signings and re-signings such as Kirby Yates and Zach Eflin.
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