The Blue Jays "appear to be the most serious about signing" veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, according to MLB.com. Scherzer, 40, was limited to just nine starts last season because of physical issues.

There are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move. There will be no shortage of activity between now and the start of camp. Here now are Tuesday's hot stove happenings.

The New York Mets may already have their Pete Alonso replacement in case he leaves. One of their breakout starts from 2024 could step in and play first base.

Angels have multiple bullpen spots to fill . According to The Athletic, the Angels have told at least one player representative they still have multiple bullpen spots to fill. The

Pete Alonso ranks eighth on MLB Network's Top 10 First Baseman Right Now list after hitting .240 with 34 home runs and 88 RBIs in 2024

The New York Mets owner, Steve Cohen, shares insights into the ongoing contract talks with Pete Alonso amidst the tense MLB free-agent market negotiations.

First base slugger Pete Alonso remains unsigned but a reunion with the Mets would make sense — or a move out west.

The New York Mets still need a first baseman for 2025. Is there a way they could land slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the Toronto Blue Jays?

The New York Mets are looking for a first baseman and given the uncertainty surrounding Pete Alonso, they have identified Ryan Mountcastle as a trade target

Ryne Stanek has re-signed with the Mets on a one-year deal, and New York now has a much-improved bullpen from 2024.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen publicly acknowledged that contract talks with free-agent first baseman and Mets fan-favorite Pete Alonso have been "an exhausting" process. It seems Cohen isn't yet ready to completely move on from the 30-year-old slugger.