MLB rumor: Rangers are serious suitors for Brian Reynolds trade.Mets interested in Andrew McCutchen

In about five weeks, pitchers and catchers will be sent to spring camps in Arizona and Florida. Six weeks after that, it will be the opening day of the 2023 season. Baseball isn’t too far away. Until then, rumors of a hot stove on Thursday.

The Rangers are still one of Reynolds’ most serious suitors

Search Left Field HelpThe Rangers continue to be one of the most serious suitors for Pirates outfielder Brian Reynolds. Reported by John Morosi of MLB.com“I hear the Rangers are one of the most serious suitors right now,” Morosi said, noting that Pittsburgh is looking for a weapon and the Rangers have a range of high-end pitching that could entice them. He added that there are some prospects (Jack Reiter, Owen White, etc.).

Reynolds asked for a trade earlier this offseasonHowever, the pirate is under no obligation to comply with his request. Spring training, however, creates an even more awkward situation, with questions popping up on a daily basis. The Dodgers and Yankees are also rumored to be joining Reynolds. If the Pirates stick with Reynolds pitching, the Yankees will likely be at a disadvantage in trade talks. All top prospects are position players.

Mets interested in McCutchen

After losing to Carlos Correa. new york postThe 2013 NL MVP is a league-average hitter and not much of a defender these days, but he’s been hitting hard left-handed hitters in recent years. In addition, he is a Grade A clubhouse presence.

With no major move to replace Correa so far unless the Mets make an unexpected trade, any further move in the offseason will only play around with margins on the roster. You need a better 4th outfielder and a better right-handed platoon bat than Darrin Ruff. McCutchen ticks both boxes. He didn’t make the top 50 free agents (this is the reason).

Giants interested in Sanchez

The Giants are interested in free agent catcher Gary Sanchez. According to Z101 DigitalJoey Bart and Blake Sabol, who have no MLB experience and were drafted in the Rule 5 Draft, are the only catchers on San Francisco’s 40-man roster. Sanchez provides the power the Giants are lacking at the moment and league-average framing behind the plate. Plus, with Sabol’s outfield experience, the Giants could easily have him and Sanchez on their roster. Not necessarily a true 3-catcher setup.