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I'm looking to move David Fry in the right deal for anyone interested in C help.
Looking for more draft picks or at least an upgrade in a pick swap as well as prospects.

The Tampa Bay Rays picked up a centerfielder to fill a huge hole. We still have some needs.
We have a closer to move
Robert Suarez (SD) is available. Unfortunately, he doesn't have a T, but he does have BLF. He has 86 numbers vs LH with 26 deep and 131 numbers vs RH and 11 deep. He has a 4 hold with -3 on the steal which is huge now with all these stolen bases (especially in the playoffs)
All Draft picks are available. The Rays have their 1st #3 overall available and don't plan on protecting anyone so a top supplemental pick between the 1st and 2nd round. We also have #88, #95, #122, and #125
Other players not mentioned could be available if it makes sense
Needs: catcher and 1st base, but will listen to any positions or picks.

The Reds have made a few trades so updated rumor mill is here
We have Starting Pitching available
Griffin Canning (LAA) is FT. More of a spot filler this year but will eat innings and is 28 yrs old.173 vs LH (46 deep) and 145 vs RH (48 deep) He also is a 4 hold and -2 steal. Free Agent so I can always wait until he signs.
Joey Gallo 1st Base: He has 196 PAs vs RH and 164 numbers with 5 power. Plays AV/20 defense. He is a good PT guy for a team that need some PAs. Looking for a draft pick.
Bryan Abreu - RP Abreu is young throws gas and K's but his main problem is his walks to lefties. He can be traded in a deal to help other needs.
Nick Senzel - 3B FT vs lefties and can help bridge the gap for a year.
All Draft picks are available. Reds will have the 25th and 28th picks in 1st round and then we have a pick in the 3rd round. Would like to move the 1st rounder for a player to help now (3B or closer especially)
Needs
draft picks
3rd base: looking for FT and can send PAs back in Senzel or Urias
Corner Outfield: looking for a good bat vs RH
Closer: can send Alexis Diaz back if you have an older closer that has better numbers and just want to get younger.
Starting Pitcher: Maybe you need starts and have a top end SP. I could possibly do a 2 for 1 SP trade.

We need a full time corner OF and a full time DH. A mostly full time starter would be helpful as would a part time 1B. Not picky here, just looking for the best value deal to field a team.
What can we trade? We a team this average can't utilize a great RP so
Luke Weaver is available. 84IP, carded as a short although he now the Yankee's closer. TLF 97 safe vs LH, 69 vs RH, A 4 hold and -2 steal (very rare for RP). You can look over our roster but we don't have
much else to trade (Tyler Wade maybe) other than picks.

The Mets are in definite need of a Centerfielder. We could use a backup Catcher and would also look to add a few arms in the bullpen.
For trade bait, we have Josh Smith (Tex-FT). 258, 13 HR.
I'm looking to fill my CF needs and gather rookie picks to add some young talent to the organization.
Feel free to look at my roster and let me know if there are others that might catch your eye.

The Royals basically have all positions covered for this season but are looking for an upgrade at 1st base and are always looking for outfield help.
While we don’t have a ton of depth, we would move some of our older position players in package deals and are open to discussions. We do have extra PA’s in the middle infield and Nicky Lopez is available.
Lopez has 445 PAs, and has 171 safeties versus RHP and 132 safeties vs. LHP. He can start at 2B or SS (had 83 games at 2B and 45 games at SS). He is AV 17 at 2B and AV 20 at SS. Speed 6, Steal 2, Jump 2, Normal clutch rating.

The Rockies have a pretty thin squad heading into the offseason. Needs are: 1) Starting Catcher, 2) 2nd base, 3) corner outfield help, 4) draft picks.

We don’t have any real surplus but are willing to listen to offers on current roster players. Colorado does have 5 Fulltime starters and perhaps would consider moving one.

Rangers have extra picks ( 1 1st, 2 2nds ) this year and goof young bullpen to trade along with Jake Rogers an almost FT starting catcher.
What we are looking for: Upgrade at 1st base, upgrade at 2nd Base, upgrade to starting staff.
We aren't looking to add any players over 32 years old so please keep that in mind. We don't need anything we can't get out of free agency or the draft but are interested in possibly making a deal or 2.
We protected Wyatt Langford so we are full in the outfield.

We have pretty good hitting, plenty of power again, lights out relief, and OK starting pitching, but the defense borders on horrendous. Worse than that we will have up to 7 "C" types in the starting lineup - better brush up on the "C" rules as it will be a thing this year.

Anyways, the Crew looking for a better option at SS, at least one starting pitcher, and better left handed hitting. Age is not a concern, one year wonders welcome.

All our picks are on the table and could move one of my catchers if the return is good enough (this wouldn't be my first option). Can move Duvall who hits well against lefties with about 320 MLB PA's or Jake Cave who has 340 MLB PA's (gone to Korea so this would be a one year wonder swap). Both are useful to me this year so I'm not cutting them

Other than that probably not much anyone would be interested in trading for.

Need a FT starter? Want a solid veteran presence in the clubhouse? Don’t really care what quality of innings you are getting, just need a lot of them? Well then Chris Bassitt is your homey. This longtime Cub could stand a chance of scenery. He is a 23 stamina. 209/43 to L and 156/0 to R. And he even has a letter. Too bad it’s a C. Kidding aside, Bassitt has a few years left and a safe rotation spot. If you need a starter, he is a solid choice.
Not quite FT. Not quite good. But with a lot more upside is Ramon Vasquez of the Padres. Perennial top 10 Yankee pitcher prospect sent to the Friars at the beginning of last season and called into service for 20 starts (30 NBC starts). 227/16 to L and 130/16 to R. 26 y/o and a likely rotation spot for the Padres make him a serviceable starter this year and maybe more in the coming years.
Also have some bulk relief innings, but those can be discussed “on the block.”
But what about the hitters, Scott? Well, there’s a lot to be discussed here.
The easiest, most valuable piece on the block is 25 y/o Tyler Freeman. Essentially FT with 575 NBC PAs. He is FT at CF and SS and carded at 2B, he is 140/2 v. L and 147/3 v. R. 6/6/3 Sp/St/Ju Very serviceable Utility guy who can help a contender in a bench role and a second division team in the lineup.
Another young OF on the block is Sean Bouchard. A fan favorite in the Windy City, he offers 162 solid plate appearances with 154/3 to L and 152/1 to R. He is carded in both corner OF spots VG in RF and AV in L. 5/4/2 speed numbers make him a solid 4th OF with good OBP, speed, and range off the bench.
And yet another young OF option is Dominic Canzone. The lefty masher has a lopsided card (33/1 to L, 136/5 to R). VG in RF and AV in LF he offers 282 NBC PAs.
Then again, maybe you like OLD OFers. Kris Bryant is actually serviceable as a PT RF/1B/DH v. R (186/2). 233 NBC PAs. He is guaranteed playing time thanks to his contract. If only he could stay healthy. Comeback player of the year ceiling. More of the same floor.
You could pair him with Patrick Wisdom and create a FT player. Wisdom is a thumper 87/4 to L and 100/5 to R with 261 NBC PAs. FT and decent in the field at 1B (AV/13) and 3B (VG/1). Again, if you need to fill out a lineup card, you could do a lot worse. Put him in a small park and watch the fireworks!!!!!
The Cubs would consider moving young IF Oswaldo Cabrera. Demon around the diamond with about 500 NBC PAs, he slots in as the Cubs starter at 3B. He is FT at 1B, 2B, and 3B. He is also carded at SS. 93/1 to L and 161/4 to R. Would need 3B PAs in return.
The Cubs also have their #3, #4, and #5 and the A’s #3.
What do we need? A long term solution at 3B. Bullpen help. A young catcher. Maybe a solid LH bat as an upgrade somewhere.

After a disappointing quick exit from the playoffs, the Nationals are open to trading most everyone right now.

I'll start with the Nats needs:

FT Starting Pitcher

Catcher with 100+ PA's

Bullpen help

Pick(s)

The following are available:

Ryan O'Hearn - FT to play OF or 1B. He is limited to having only having 44 PA;s vs Left but foes have 494 PA's in total. Better defense in the OF. Does have a "T"!

Paul Goldschmidt- FT 1B. The way the roster is now, there is no spot to play him except vs lefties.

Bryce Harper- FT 1B- What's there to say about him that you don't already know.

Mickey Moniak - FT at any OF position. Limited to 44+ PA's vs lefties. Excellent CF defense.

Victor Robles - Has 275+ PA's. Can start any OF position. Mariners recently signed him to an extension due to his improved production since he left Washington. Might keep him as next year he will be FT. Should still be FT in CF next year if anything to give JRod some rest in CF.

Everyone else on the roster could be had, just depends on the trade offer.

After divesting the starting pitching to address 1B, CF, and a bullpen arm in a trade with St. Louis, here is the updated Astros trade flyer:
What the Astros need:
SS vs LH.
#5 starting pitcher
Backup infielder
Backup catcher
Bullpen arms
What the Astros have:
2025 #30, #47, #60, #107 and Hou #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, 2026 picks.
3B Josh Rojas (FT)

What the Orioles need: Where do I start?
Starting pitching, CF (mostly vs RH) or corner OF, SS vs LH, Bullpen Arms
What the Orioles have to trade: Team lost 106 games, not much here.
Picks: 2025 Oak #1, Bal #1, #2, #3, #4 plus all 2026 picks
C: Alex Trevino (FT vs LH)
Take a look and let me know if you can help me with any of the Orioles needs.

Looking mostly for picks(I have only 1, which is pick #148 this year). Young players are also desired, probably infield/starting pitching is better but am open.

What do the Braves have?

Elite, one of the best carded, closer Rasiel Iglesias. He won't be cheap, but he will be great. 44 safeties with 0 deep vs LH 67 safeties with 18 deep vs RH. TBLF. FT for playoffs.

Starting Pitching Blake Snell and Zach Eflin. I do not have their numbers in front of me.

If I can break my emotional attachment, CF Byron Buxton with good numbers vs both hands, Terror rated and VG defense in center. Not quite full-time for regular season but would be for the playoffs.

Willi Castro is FT and can seemingly play everywhere. SS, 3B, CF, 2B. But, he is my SS right now so I would need to fill that.

CF Dairon Blanco has VG defense in CF FT vs LHP. He is very much a platoon bat, but he does hit lefties well and can run.

Open to other ideas not named Acuna, nor likely Harris or Albies tho these are not likely to attract contenders anyway.

The Mariners needs are as follows:

1.) Draft Picks

2.) #4 starter upgrade

3.) OF upgrade - have enough to play season, but as said before, injuries and down years have taken their toll on this upcoming season.

4.) Relief Pitchers, though this will be handled in the draft and waiver draft if picks are not acquired

5.) Catcher, to allow Sal Perez to play some 1B.

6.) MORE DRAFT PICKS

What the M's have to offer:

Part time starters Marco Gonzalez(11 NBC starts) & Alex Wood(14 NBC starts). Useful for non contending type teams to fill up roster and hope for a better outcome in 2025. Late draft picks this year or next are ok.

Jon Berti 3B AV/7 99 NBC PA's only, 204 safeties vs LHP in limited action & 224 safeties vs RHP in limited action. He is coming off of an injury. In the deal with Fairbanks that cost the M's their 1st & 2nd round picks in this draft. Another rebound candidate... Again a later round draft pick this year or next would get it done.

Craig Kimbrel, Mariners 2011 2nd round draft pick and longest tenured player could be had. Still has a "T & F". Most of the safeties on his card are walks & HBP. Still has 290 K's against LHB's & 199 against RHB's. Middle round pick this year should do it.

Luken Baker, 27 year old 1B who crushes LHP's, and should at least see more time for the Cardinals. It will depend on what they do with Goldschmidt. I would take a middle/late round pick this year or next for him.

I have picks 90, 120 & 150 and all of the 2026 picks if someone wants to get creative.

Others could be had or packaged depending on the return. PLEASE email with any offers or ideas.

Detroit has some hitters that could be traded:
Xavier Edwards 24 year old SS - 303 PA, 224/224 safeties
Ivan Herrera 24 year old C - 259 PA, 172/202 safeties
Kyle Schwarber could be traded - FT OF, 240/166 safeties, 5 power
We need pitching (and a lot of it). Currently only have 1 good starter and 1 bad one.
Tanner Scott could be available (closer, 104/141 safeties)
Second pick in draft could be available in the right deal.
Really trying to determine if we can put enough pitching together to be competitive. If not, then will be less interested in trading draft pick/young players.

Now the rumors part - After blowing leads in the playoffs, giving up walk off grand slams, no lead felt safe, seeing playoff teams 4th best reliever be better than anything in our bullpen, the Phillies are interested in investing in some relievers. Looking for a primary setup guy and a closer type.
Phillies are also in the market for a bat. Primary an corner OF or 1B bat. Our SS doesn’t have many safeties, but would take a PT SS vs RH that has either defense or speed and a better bat. These can be rentals/old guys.
We have any and all picks to move. Is C Sam Huff still a prospect? SP Connor Phillips rediscovering himself and 99MPH FB in AFL. Could move OF Nick Castelanous in the right deal as well. If Bat is 1B, we have FT 1B Rhys Hoskins who murders LH available as well.
Other items the Phillies could move would be corner OF bats. These guys are FT or near it, And they would make sure you get a good draft pick next year. OF Bryan De La Cruz (FT), Will Benson (over 500 NBC PA’s), Not expecting them to bring setup guys, but mid round picks could do the trick.

While I have your attention, I will mention that if you are looking for full-time players to help stabilize a team, I may have some options for you (depending on some other things I may have an extra SP and an extra OF/2B). Like many others, we are looking for SP upgrades, left handed outfielders and bull-pen help. We would do 2 for 1 for the right offer or draft picks. If you need people at these positions, let me know.

The new management in So Cal is glad to be back on the scene after a bit of a break. Other subjects demanded to be studied, but now they are looking to perhaps make a few moves, though nothing blockbusterish. Betts, Cronenworth, and Merrill are headed precisely nowhere. That said, we are looking for a catcher (150 MLB PA's min), a First Sacker (preferably one with many safeties vs RH) and a Starter with at least 13 MLB starts.
Here's the hard part. I'd like to fill these gaps with guys who have solid cards (can be veterans who will likely fade soon), because the Pads seem poised to compete for the division title next season - maybe more. But I'm short on surpluses (other than a bullpen arm or two) and wonder to myself whether a true run is really worth the cost, as I'm not much interested in trading away the younger members of the squad or depleting too many draft picks.
If you think you can help fill these gaps without resorting to extortion, feel free to inquire.

The Red Sox have depth they can trade it it makes sense. We have 4 1Bs (3 of which are FT, the other 393 PA) We have 6 Corner OF (4 of which at FT) and 7 SPs.
So who is the most available:
Ty France FT 1B VG/16 3 power 153 safe vs LH, 4 power 120 safe vs RH.
Charlie Blackmon FT OF AV/20 1 power 131 safe vs LH, 3 power 128 safe vs RH. Charlie retired so this is truly a one year card.
Enrique Hernandez. 393 PA. Can start at 1B, 3B, and OF. LF VG/16 3B AV/15 3B AV/13. Also carded at CF and SS. 4 power 116 safe vs LH 3 power 115 vs RH.
Many of the others can be had (not Yastzremski or Eovaldi) if the deal makes sense.
What do we need? Not much. Picks are welcome. A younger 2B than Whit Merrifield would be good too!