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The MLB winter meetings are back in action for Day 3.

Tuesday was filled with plenty of rumors and action that saw the Yankees sign potential top-end starter, Max Fried, to an eight-year, $218 million contract.

Elsewhere around the league, the Guardians traded Andres Gimenez to the Blue Jays and Nathan Eovaldi inked a three-year contract to stay with the Rangers.

The Mets may not be finished yet either, with rumors of the Amazin’s looking at Japanese ace Roki Sasaki.

Follow the Post’s live updates for the latest MLB rumors, trades, signings and news.

Breaking down the Soto contract

By Michael Blinn

Per The Post's Jon Heyman:

$765 million over 15 year

Signing Bonus - $75M

$46,875,000 - 2025-2026
$42,500,000 - 2027
$46,875,000 - 2028-2029
$46M - 2030-2038

Club option 2030-2039 to INCREASE BASE by $4 million per year. If club declines, player may opt out after 2029.

Awards bonuses, including $500K for 1st MVP ($350K 2nd; $150K 3rd-5th), $1M for subsequent MVPs

Plus: luxury suite for home games; 4 premium seats at home; security for player and family home and road.

Uniform number 22

Full No Trade

Mets' David Stearns shares update at winter meetings

By Justin Tasch

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke to SNY about the latest news from the winter meetings.

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How Francisco Lindor survived the Juan Soto decision drama: ‘Biting my nails’

By Will Zimmerman

Francisco Lindor’s got the slimmest cuticles in Queens.

The Mets star shortstop said that he was “biting [his] nails,” biding his time and hoping for the best as Juan Soto’s decision-of-a-lifetime loomed this past week.

“Just like a fan, [I was] enjoying the whole process,” Lindor told MLB.com.

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Pete Alonso’s free agency market heating up after Juan Soto’s massive Mets deal

By Mike Puma

DALLAS — Pete Alonso is meeting with teams as he assesses his market, following the removal of the top free agent bat from the board last weekend.

Scott Boras declined to directly address his client Juan Soto’s historic 15-year, $765 million contract — the deal was still pending the completion of a physical on Wednesday — but acknowledged at the Winter Meetings the domino effect of the All-Star outfielder’s decision.

“A lot of market locomotion regarding Pete, the Polar Bear Express is rolling,” Boras said. “Power in this game is such a commodity and you can see as we filter through the market the availability of power is something most teams recognize as a core lineup need.”

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Alex Bregman could be next big name off the board in MLB free agency

By Justin Tasch

It appears as if Alex Bregman is close to making a decision in MLB free agency, according to Mark Feinsand.

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Yankees' Gleyber Torres drawing interest from two teams

By Joel Sherman
Gleyber Torres
Gleyber Torres Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

DALLAS — The Angels and Nationals have expressed interest in Gleyber Torres, The Post has learned.

The Nationals have inquired if Torres would switch to third base because they have Luis Garcia at second.

Torres resisted a move to third base when the Yankees obtained Jazz Chisholm at the trade deadline.

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Yankees take outfielder Luis Durango in MLB Rule 5 Draft

By Justin Tasch

In the first round of the MLB Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday, the Yankees selected outfielder Luis Durango from the Guardians.

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Astros want Luis Gil in potential package for OF Kyle Tucker

By Rob Reese

If the Yankees are hoping to make a big upgrade to their lineup -- it's going to cost a lot.

The Post's Jon Heyman is reporting that Houston is asking for Rookie of the Year starter Luis Gil, in a potential package for Kyle Tucker.

It's a steep price to pay for Tucker, who is set to become a free agent after the 2025 season. And if Tucker keeps producing the way he has -- he could find himself among an all-out bidding war for his services next offseason.

Red Sox trade for Garrett Crochet in offseason stunner

By Ryan Glasspiegel

The Red Sox are finally making a big splash.

After missing out on a number of high-profile free agents including Juan Soto and Max Fried, the Red Sox are in agreement on a trade for White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed.

The deal involves top prospect Kyle Teel, a catcher, who is rated as Boston's No. 4 overall prospect according to MLB.com. The White Sox are also getting outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports.

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Garrett Crochet is a 25-year-old lefty.
Garrett Crochet is a 25-year-old lefty. AP

Sean Manaea likely to top Nathan Eovaldi’s 3-year, $75 million contract

By Rob Reese

MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi is speculating that Sean Manaea's next deal could be north of Nathan Eovaldi’s 3-year, $75 million contract that he signed with the Rangers.

Starting pitcher Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets pitches during the 2nd inning of Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Sean Manaea pitched well enough for the Mets that he opted out of his contract to test free agency. Getty Images

Manaea will be 33-years-old next season, where as Eovaldi will be 35. Manaea impressed with the Mets last season going 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA and 184 strikeouts.

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