Major MLB Offseason Rumors and Moves

The MLB offseason is winding down as the holidays approach, but there are still some last-minute deals being made. Here are the latest rumors and moves from Saturday:

Cleveland Guardians Make Moves

The Guardians traded Josh Naylor to the Diamondbacks in exchange for a prospect and a draft pick. They then signed Carlos Santana to a one-year contract worth $12 million. Santana, who previously won a Gold Glove, will mentor top prospect Kyle Manzardo and share first base duties with him.

Paul Goldschmidt Joins the Yankees

The Yankees signed veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year deal worth $12.5 million. Goldschmidt, coming off a challenging season with the Cardinals, still has the power to make an impact at the plate. Several teams had shown interest in him before he signed with the Yankees.

Trade Talks Involving Nolan Arenado

The Cardinals rejected an offer from the Yankees to trade Nolan Arenado for Marcus Stroman earlier in the offseason. However, with the Yankees signing Goldschmidt, it could make a potential deal with Arenado more appealing. The Cardinals are open to trading several veterans, including Arenado, Ryan Helsley, Erick Fedde, and Steven Matz.