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Aug 12, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (16) throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

MLB rumor roundup: 3 things to watch for at MLB Winter Meetings on Day 1

Yankees are petering out on Jacob deGrom and prioritizing another ace starter

Giants just became sportsbook favorite to land Aaron Judge

Diamondbacks in agreement with free-agent reliever Miguel Castro

BOSTON, MA - JULY 6: Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 6, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Red Sox, Rangers emerge as favorites for underrated free agent target

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge. (Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)

One team is surprisingly unheard from in the Aaron Judge sweepstakes

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 17: Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets looks on from the bench against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on May 17, 2022 in New York City. St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 4-3. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mets have yet another pitching target in sight who isn’t Jacob deGrom

Brian Cashman (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Yankees free agent pitcher commanding a massive bill

Sep 6, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller looks on from the dugout before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

5 teams to watch closely during the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings

Trea Turner (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

MLB rumors: New favorite emerges in Trea Turner sweepstakes

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets in action against the San Diego Padres during game two of the NL Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Padres 7-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Surprising Jacob deGrom suitor emerging to challenge Mets, others

Aug 9, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais, left, and general manger Jerry Dipoto talk during batting practice against the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Winter Meetings: 5 bold predictions for baseball’s offseason showcase

Aug 7, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Jose Abreu (79) hits a single against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Jose Abreu admits he turned down ‘really good’ White Sox offer

Jun 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run scoring third baseman Justin Turner (10) in the second inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

5 players who could sign at the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - JUNE 3: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox at bat against the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game at Tropicana Field on June 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

MLB Hot Stove: Astros lineup with Jose Abreu, Cubs backup plan, Jacob deGrom rumors

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 31: Carlos Rodon #16 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on July 31, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

3 Carlos Rodón destinations that would break Giants fans hearts

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 11: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after a hit against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning in game one of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

3 Dansby Swanson destinations that would break Braves fans hearts

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 13: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox plays against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Progressive Field on July 13, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

White Sox rival offered, missed out on Jose Abreu before Astros deal

Oct 8, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Jose Abreu (79) bats against the Houston Astros during game two of the 2021 ALDS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

3 more stars Astros need to sign after Jose Abreu move

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 12: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox plays against the Cleveland Guardians during the third inning of game one of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on July 12, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

How the White Sox can replace Jose Abreu after he signs with Astros

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets delivers during the first inning against the San Diego Padres in game two of the Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Jacob deGrom rumors: Latest report suggests good news for Mets

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 03: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning in Game Five of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 03, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Dodgers meet with Justin Verlander: What a deal could look like

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 14: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to game three of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on October 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

All signs point to Braves letting Dansby Swanson walk, but is it a smokescreen?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins throws the ball to first base to get out Elvis Andrus #1 of the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning of the game at Target Field on September 27, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 4-0. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Twins backup plan for Carlos Correa will upset Red Sox fans

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 23: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers slides into second base against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 7-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

3 Cubs roster holes and how the team should fill them

Aaron Judge, Yankees (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Aaron Judge rumors: Giants, Dodgers could be in trouble

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 14: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to game three of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on October 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Braves chances of keeping Dansby Swanson just went way down

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 31: Carlos Rodon #16 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on July 31, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals: 3 free agents to sign and 1 to avoid this offseason