Leaving the Major League Baseball winter meetings without any significant moves can be disappointing, but it's not the end of the world. The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are feeling the pressure as their rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, make headlines with big signings.
The Padres face challenges after their aggressive spending in recent years, particularly with the hefty contract of infielder Xander Bogaerts. They are reportedly open to trading players like Dylan Cease and Luis Arráez.
Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks are looking to offload left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery, who has struggled since joining the team. General manager Mike Hazen acknowledged that while not much was accomplished at the meetings, discussions are ongoing.
