MLB Rumors: Dodgers dream big with Kyle Tucker, Tarik Skubal double play; Red Sox eye costly Bo Bichette

Following the signings of Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz last week, the MLB offseason hot stove continues to bring new updates on Kyle Tucker, Tarik Skubal and Bo Bichette. All three mentioned players received important offseason updates to wind up Friday.

Let's go through them:

Dodgers set their sights on both Kyle Tucker and Tarik Skubal

Kyle Tucker is the biggest free agent on the market, and no surprise, the Los Angeles Dodgers are involved in his free agency. Just like last offseason, the Dodgers are highly active this winter as well.

However, they are not just done there.

According to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, the Dodgers are also looking to add Tarik Skubal through trade.

“They might even do both,” Gonzalez said. “They can pounce on Tucker with another short-term, high-AAV deal, or use their vast starting-pitching depth to get Skubal. They might even do both.”

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“They might even do both.” @Alden_Gonzalez on the Dodgers potentially landing both Kyle Tucker and Tarik Skubal: “They can pounce on Tucker with another short-term, high-AAV deal, or use their vast starting-pitching depth to get Skubal. They might even do both.” Wow.

Skubal is currently signed with the Detroit Tigers, but he is entering the last year of his contract. The Tigers are expected to offer him an extension in the offseason, but that number won't be good enough. Thus, they would likely trade him before the deadline so that they can get future assets.

The left-hander is a two-time back-to-back Cy Young winner over the past two seasons. The Dodgers will only boost their star-studded rotation by Skubal's addition.

Red Sox emerging as landing spot for Bo Bichette

Former Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is an exciting and costly free agent option for those looking to add an All-Star candidate to their infield. After Alex Bregman left to become a free agent again, the Red Sox are once again running thin in the infield.

According to MLB insider Chris Cotillo, the Red Sox are an interested party in the Bichette sweepstakes. The franchise is also contemplating acquiring versatile infielder Jorge Polanco to solve its infield depth.

Bichette slashed .311/.357/.483 with 18 homers and 94 RBIs in 139 games in 2025. A left knee sprain late in the season cost him valuable regular-season playing time. Despite the injury, he was a valuable asset for the Blue Jays when he returned, falling just short of winning the World Series.