Major League Baseball’s offseason continues to wind down, with just over three weeks to go until pitchers and catchers report for camp across sites in Florida and Arizona. There’s still some business to be conducted during that interim period, with left-hander Framber Valdez, outfielder Cody Bellinger, and third baseman Eugenio Suárez standing out as the best remaining free agents. Below, CBS Sports has compiled all of Sunday’s top murmurs and moves in one spot for your viewing convenience.
Mets still have interest in Bellinger
Even after signing Bo Bichette, the Mets retain interest in signing outfielder Cody Bellinger, according to The Athletic. It is believed their preference is to do another short-term, high-dollar contract similar to Bellinger’s. The Yankees have stated their priority is re-signing Bellinger this offseason and they have a five-year offer on the table.
Bellinger, 30, is now the top unsigned free agent position player. He signed a three-year, $80 million contract with the Cubs two years ago and opted out of that deal to become a free agent this offseason. It’s unclear if he’s willing to go that route again. Bellinger hit 29 home runs and was a 5-WAR player in 2025. He may never be better positioned to sign a long-term deal.
D-backs reiterate no Marte trade
Fewer than 10 days have passed since Diamondbacks executive Mike Hazen ruled out the possibility of trading All-Star infielder Ketel Marte. That hasn’t stopped reporters from asking if Hazen could reconsider in light of infielders Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette finding new homes, but Hazen doesn’t sound like someone who is entertaining the possibility.
“We’ve already engaged in that process. I said at the time that I set the deadline for a reason, to avoid this,” Hazen told MLB.com.
Marte, 32, is under contract through at least the 2030 season and has regularly been one of Arizona’s most productive players. Yet he reportedly angered the clubhouse with his availability last summer, fueling speculation that he could be on the move this offseason. The D-backs were rumored to have interest in signing Bregman themselves (before he inked with the Cubs) and then trading Marte. With that option off the table, Hazen seems content to roll with Marte to begin the 2026 campaign.
Mariners, Giants among those interested in Donovan
The Cardinals have had a busy offseason under new top executive Chaim Bloom, trading away right-hander Sonny Gray, third baseman Nolan Arenado, and first baseman Willson Contreras. Utility player Brendan Donovan figures to join that group at some point before Opening Day.
Indeed, Donovan continues to draw interest from a collection of teams that includes the Mariners, Giants, Red Sox, and Royals, per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Donovan, 29, is a popular target thanks to his above-average stick (he’s never posted an OPS+ below 114) and defensive versatility. He has an additional season of team control remaining, too, making him a potential multi-year fix for whichever team employs him.
Braves’ Kim out until the summer
Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to miss four to five months after injuring a torn tendon in his right middle finger that required surgery, the team announced on Sunday. As such, Kim will miss the onset of the season, with his return timetable putting him on track to rejoin the lineup sometime during the summer, depending on how he recovers.
Kim, 30, signed a one-year pact worth $20 million with the Braves earlier this winter. He was expected to enter the season as their everyday shortstop after hitting .253/.316/.368 (93 OPS+) in 24 games with Atlanta in 2025.
With Kim sidelined, the Braves’ top internal option to fill in at shortstop is Mauricio Dubón, obtained from the Astros earlier this winter in exchange for Nick Allen. If Atlanta wanted to add to their depth chart, the top remaining free-agent option is Isiah Kiner-Falefa.