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.

One might recall that a few days ago, the Blue Jays signed third baseman Kazuma Okamoto out of Japan. Though there could still be a fit for free agent Bo Bichette if the two sides wanted it bad enough, that might be off the table at this point. The Athletic reports that "a reunion with Bichette appears increasingly unlikely."

The New York Mets have already made a slew of changes this winter, and it sounds like they're not done adding to their roster.

However, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, while the club has interest in Valdez and Suarez, “their focus is on first exploring trades.” The report claims New York is open to deals for “rentals and pitchers with club control.”

Ketel Marte is once again at the center of Major League Baseball trade talk. The Arizona Diamondbacks star infielder has become one of the most discus.

In just over a month, pitchers and catchers will begin reporting to sunny Arizona and Florida for the start of spring training, but before that happens there is a lot of roster reconstruction still to take place this offseason.

The MLB offseason can sometimes move at a painfully slow pace, but if history is any indication, December will be the busiest month - thanks in part to the Winter Meetings, which can sometimes lead to a flurry of player movement.

The Brewers might end up benefitting if they wait for the Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal before moving Freddy Peralta. Here's why.