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 Cubs wouldn't have traded for Kyle Tucker if they didn't plan on re-signing him, that's probably a safe assumption. The Yankees expected to re-sign Juan Soto too, but he hopped on the

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.

Orelvis Martinez got his career waylaid by a PED suspension, but he could be a huge part of the Blue Jays' future.

Son of a former MLB star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is one of the best hitters in baseball and could be a highly sought-after free agent if the Blue Jays fail to extend his contract in 2025

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