After signing starting pitcher Frankie Montas to a two-year deal on Sunday, the New York Mets reportedly aren't done pursuing improvements for their

Buehler is the only pitcher available this offseason via free agency who has legitimate ace potential, but who almost certainly won't require a long-term deal.

Kotsay said the quiet part out loud regarding the Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento. It will be nearly impossible for them to attract free agents like Buehler while playing in a minor-league ballpark. They will be there until the 2027 season, with their stadium in Las Vegas scheduled to open in 2028.