Executives from all Major League Baseball franchises will begin to descend upon Orlando, Florida today for the annual Winter Meetings, with the next few days paramount in the advancement of all offseason
transactions. Agents for available players will be on hand, deals will be hashed out into the wee hours of the morning, and by the time the meetings wrap each team will have a much better handle on their rosters for the coming season – or at least what it will take to get them where they want them.
The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee of the Hall of Fame will begin the fireworks at the event on Sunday evening by releasing the results of their vote, at which point we’ll find out if any of these eight former stars will be elected into the hallowed grounds in Cooperstown. Frankly it’s a bit embarrassing that it’s reached this point with many of the players on the list when you consider what other names have been elected over the years, but here we are.
Later in the week, we’ll have the results of the MLB Draft Lottery, though fortunately the Reds – who made the playoffs in 2025 – won’t be part of that group. We’ll also find out the winnter of the Ford C. Frick Award and the BBWAA Career Excellence Award during the week, before Wednesday wraps the proceedings with the Rule 5 Draft.
In the ‘down’ time surrounding those events, however, there will undoubtedly be a blockbuster signing, trade, or both.
Here’s a rundown of each team’s biggest need from MLB.com (per the beat writers for each club).
Here’s the latest buzz compiled at MLB.com. Hey, there’s even a mention of the Reds super really awesomely actually wanting Kyle Schwarber, which is fun (for now).
And as always, keep tabs on MLB Trade Rumors, who has their finger on the pulse of things like this as a clearinghouse better than anywhere else.
Can the Reds sign a slugger?
Can the Reds find a bullpen?
Will the Reds trade a starter?
STAY TUNED!
