MLB rumors: Angels positioned to target Walker Buehler; Cody Bellinger emerges as “unbelievable fit” for Mets

Cincinnati Reds v Los Angeles Dodgers - Source: Getty
MLB rumors: Angels positioned to target Walker Buehler; Cody Bellinger emerges as “unbelievable fit” for Mets - Source: Getty

The MLB offseason is shaping up to be a busy one with several top-notch players on the market as free agents. Three All-Stars are booming in trends, including Walker Buehler, Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger.

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Let's take a look at recent updates on them.

MLB rumors: Angels after Walker Buehler

Walker Buehler is coming off a poor season with the Boston Red Sox. With the Red Sox, he appeared in 23 games, posting a 5.45 ERA and 1.56 WHIP while going 7-7 at the mound. He was released by the Red Sox in late August and was later signed to a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Interestingly, the right-hander reportedly rejected the Los Angeles Dodgers' one-year, $20 million deal to sign a one-year, $21.05 million deal instead last offseason.

Now, as a free agent, he's looking to get back on a new deal and the Angels have reportedly emerged as the new landing spot for him. They had one of the worst team ERAs in 2025 and considering Buehler's strong years in Chavez Ravine, they would like to take a bet on him.

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MLB rumors: Mets locked on Cody Bellinger as "unbelievable fit"

Cody Bellinger had a great year with the New York Yankees and he will looking to sign a long-term contract this offseason. Among the possible destinations, the New York Mets have emerged as an "unbelievable fit" for the outfielder.

The team freshly traded outfielder Brandon Nimmo and may not want to give their first baseman, Pete Alonso, a long-term deal. If they want to do that, they will need to sign Bellinger, who can play almost everywhere on the diamond.

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If the Mets acquire him, they can play him one year in the outfield while they sign a short-term deal with a new first baseman. After that, they can just push Bellinger to the first baseman spot.

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MLB rumors: Dodgers not expected to sign Kyle Tucker

The Dodgers are always a team to look after when considering blue-chip free agents. Kyle Tucker is an exceptional outfielder and is expected to sign a contract in the vicinity of $400 million. The Dodgers are handful of teams that can offer such a deal and their need in the outfield can't be more glaring.

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However, according to the latest report, they might consider not signing Tucker and instead satisfy their needs with some other player on a short-term deal.

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That is the biggest hit on Tucker's free agency, taking out one bidder out of the game, assuming the report is true.

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