The latest MLB rumors include Shohei Ohtani's future with Samurai Japan, the low odds of an Astros-Nolan Arenado trade, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Mets fit.

Below, I've laid out my preseason top 10 free-agent rankings for the upcoming winter. At the risk of stating the obvious: a lot can change in nine months -- in terms of which players make the cut; what trajectories they're on;

Five days out from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s self-imposed extension deadline, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said his team will "never close the door" on negotiating with their star first baseman.

The Red Sox were willing to go big for Juan Soto last winter. Will they have the same approach for another elite slugger next offseason?

The Blue Jays' contract extension talks with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are still in progress with 2025 season approaching.

The New York Mets could be the favorites to land Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in a league-altering trade deadline deal.

This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. The robo-umps have arrived. Plus: The drama in Boston took off after our last edition, we get you ready for fantasy baseball and Ken has thoughts on the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sure looks to be leaving the Toronto Blue Jays in free agency next winter, but even if he does, Orelvis Martinez might be ready to replace him at first base if his hot start to spring training is real.

Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently listed four potential suitors in the trade sweepstakes for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.