"Veteran slugger Kyle Schwarber chose to return to the Philadelphia Phillies on a five-year deal in the first major splash of the meetings. The Los Angeles Dodgers added to an already star-studded roster by signing closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year, $69 million contract that sets a record in AAV for a reliever. The Baltimore Orioles then joined the fun by adding a veteran slugger on a five-year deal of their own in Pete Alonso."
"That a Tarik Skubal trade is likely. Here's what we know: Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris can shut down speculation by simply saying he is not trading Skubal and he has not done that. Instead, he noted this week that there aren't any "untouchables" on his roster. Trading the best pitcher in baseball when you're trying to compete would upset the fan base, but the Tigers, knowing re-signing Skubal next winter is unlikely, appear open to it."
The MLB winter meetings produced several impactful free-agent signings but no groundbreaking trades. Kyle Schwarber signed a five-year contract to return to the Philadelphia Phillies. Edwin Diaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers that sets a reliever record in average annual value. Pete Alonso signed a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. The Detroit Tigers indicated no players are untouchable, making a Tarik Skubal trade appear likely as his re-signing seems unlikely. Managers have not settled on ABS protocols, and catchers may become the triggers for defensive challenges. The trade market remained subdued.
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