The 2023-24 MLB hot stove is upon us. All eyes are on the top free agent, two-way star Shohei Ohtaniwho many predict will become the first $500 million player in North American professional sports history.
Which teams will go all-in to contend for a 2024 World Series title? Where will other top free agents, such as Cody Bellinger and Blake Snellland? Who will make the trades that has everyone buzzing?
Below is a running list of notable transactions and updates from throughout the MLB offseason.
Key links:
Ranking the top 50 free agents | Ohtani tracker
Notable MLB offseason transactions
Nov. 19
Phillies re-sign Nola
Right-hander Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a seven-year, $172 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Sunday. Story
Nov. 17
Brewers acquire OF from Yankees
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Jake Bauer from the New York Yankees for minor league outfielders Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez, Jeff Passan reports.
Negotiating window for Yamamoto to begin soon
Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to be posted Monday, a source tells ESPN’s Buster Olney. That means the 45-day negotiating window for MLB teams will start Tuesday.
Nov. 16
Braves, White Sox make pitcher swap
The Atlanta Braves receive left-handed reliever Aaron Bummerunder club control through 2026, while the Chicago White Sox get right-handed starter Mike Soroka, left-handed starter Jared Shustershortstop Braden Shewmakeinfielder Nicky Lopez and right-handed starter Riley Gowens.
Nov. 6
Braves bring back RHP Charlie Morton
Atlanta is exercising its $20 million option on the right-handed starter, sources tell ESPNdespite significant discussion within the organization about declining it.
Key MLB offseason dates
Nov. 6: Free agency begins
Nov. 14: Deadline for teams to add minor leaguers to the 40-man roster to protect them from Rule 5 draft
Nov. 14: Deadline for free agents to accept or reject the qualifying offer
Nov. 17: Non-tender deadline
Dec. 4-7: Winter meetings in Nashville, Tennessee
Dec. 6: Rule 5 draft
Jan. 12: Deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to submit salary figures
Jan. 29: Arbitration hearings begin
Feb. 22: 2024 spring training games begin
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