The Los Angeles Dodgers had a quiet offseason before the MLB Winter Meetings began this week in Orlando (before Tuesday). Prior to Tuesday, their only major free-agent acquisition was signing infielder Miguel Rojas to a one-year, $5.5 million contract - a move that surprised no one. However, things changed in that department when LA signed arguably the biggest and best name in free agency, All-Star closer Edwin Diaz.
This week should be busy for the Cubs, who will look to strengthen their roster in hopes of returning to the postseason and dethroning the division-champion Brewers. Hoyer has been very open about the fact that pitching will be the focus. Whether through a trade or free agent signing, the Cubs will hope to leave the Sunshine State with a bolstered starting rotation.
While it may seem a bit odd, December typically is one of the most exciting months on the baseball calendar. The Winter Meetings is typically the peak of off-season activity, and we are just a week away from the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings starting. This does not mean that moves will stop until then, but the main takeaway is that activity should continue to pick for the Braves and other teams.
Not only was my wife dealing with a potentially life-threatening health scare last week, but I ended up developing a sinus infection before then throwing my back out while cleaning up leaves. My situation isn't anywhere near as significant as hers; it's just that we were both laid up and somewhat out of it all weekend.
