MLB general managers prioritize starters and bullpens at Las Vegas meetings
At the recent MLB general-managers meetings in Las Vegas, the San Diego Padres said they are aggressively pursuing starting-pitcher options while the New York Yankees indicated a focus on bolstering their relief corps, according to a report in The New York Times. Earlier, MLB Trade Rumors said the Padres were targeting free-agent starters Freddy Peralta, Nick Martinez and Matthew Boyd to fill multiple rotation spots.
CBS Sports had earlier noted that the Padres showed interest in pitcher Tarik Skubal and that the Toronto Blue Jays were eyeing second baseman Brandon Lowe, while the Chicago White Sox prioritized adding a starter. ESPN reported that front offices at the Las Vegas gathering discussed roster needs and free-agent targets amid a possible lockout, and FOX Sports listed the most sought-after free agents as the offseason approached.
