The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly join the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs in the pursuit of an All-Star player who remains a free agent ahead of the upcoming MLB season.

Veteran infielder Alex Bregman is back on the market after an "excellent when healthy" 2025 season with the Red Sox. He also happens to be our second-ranked free agent of the winter. Here's part of R.J. Anderson's write-up of Bregman from earlier in the offseason:

There's been a surprising twist to some New York Yankees rumors this offseason: Some of them suggest that Jazz Chisholm is a trade candidate. How can that be? Chisholm is coming off a massive season in the Bronx and is a fan favorite. There's no way the Yanks would really trade him, is there?

The New York Yankees are making concerted efforts to strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming regular season. Rumors are swirling about potential negotiations involving one of the Milwaukee Brewers' standout players.

The New York Yankees have a need in the rotation and the team is predicted to acquire Sandy Alcantara from the Miami Marlins.

Some of MLB's highest rollers -- the Dodgers, Yankees, and Cubs -- have at least checked in with free-agent infielder Bo Bichette's camp, per the New York Post. Bichette has previously been connected in rumors with the Blue Jays, the only team he's played for as a professional, and the Red Sox .

The Yankees are set to add a veteran to their infield depth, agreeing to a Minor League deal with Paul DeJong, according to a report by MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman on Sunday morning. The club has not confirmed the news.

The latest MLB rumors predict a decision for Cody Bellinger amid his lengthy negotiations with the New York Yankees.

The Yanks have a terrific starting rotation on paper, but with Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon both set to miss the early stages of 2026, reinforcements are needed. That's especially considering Cole is 35, recovering from Tommy John surgery and has not pitched a full season since 2023.