Major League Baseball history is filled with trades that haunt teams for years, and several deals from the past six years stand out as particularly regrettable. Notable trades between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2023, resulted in teams losing players who could still be under their control in 2025. Not included are trades that involved players who had already become free agents or were on the verge of free agency.

The Chicago Cubs’ decision to send Dylan Cease and Eloy Jiménez to the Chicago White Sox for Jose Quintana exemplifies a painful trade. While Quintana was expected to be a top pitcher, he failed to deliver, while Cease has developed into a Cy Young contender.

Another disastrous trade involved the St. Louis Cardinals dealing Sandy Alcántara and Zac Gallen to the Miami Marlins for Marcell Ozuna. Alcántara has become an elite pitcher, making this trade particularly stinging for the Cardinals, especially in light of their recent struggles.

With just over two weeks until Major League Baseball's Spring Training, the Caribbean Series is about to kick off, following the Dominican Championship League Series where Escogido triumphed over Licey 6-5. This victory positions Escogido as the representative team from the Dominican Republic for the Caribbean Series starting January 31.

The game featured an exciting match-up between current Seattle Mariners pitcher Carlos Vargas and former Mariners infielder Jean Segura. Segura's RBI double off Vargas was pivotal, giving Escogido a 1-0 lead. Vargas, who joined the Mariners in a trade involving Eugenio Suarez, is still awaiting his major league debut, while Segura is a free agent after a stint with the Miami Marlins in 2023.