Free agent right-hander Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN amid multiple media reports.

MLB insider Bob Nightengale shared his thoughts on the possibility of the Phillies trading Nick Castellanos before the 2026 season.

Red Sox trade for Cardinals 1B Willson Contreras Trade details: Red Sox receive Contreras and $8 million to cover $41 million remaining on his contract; Cardinals receive RHP Hunter Dobbins, RHP Yhoiker Fajardo and RHP Blake Aita

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San Francisco has reportedly been linked to both the St. Louis Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan and the Chicago Cubs ’ Nico Hoerner, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan, as the Giants continue to engage in trade discussions around MLB. Passan said on X, formerly Twitter, that the Giants are "aggressively pursuing" a second baseman.

The Cardinals and Diamondbacks have completed a trade that sends Nolan Arenado to Arizona. The Cardinals also included cash considerations in the deal and got back minor-league right-hander Jack Martinez in the trade.

As a frigid MLB offseason shows signs of thawing, your team might be able to swing a trade for an immediate difference-maker.

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