MLB in brief: Joey Loperfido wants Kyle Tucker | Framber Valdez and the Mets

Joey Loperfido wants Kyle Tucker

He tries to convince him to choose Toronto on Instagram.

Now Joey Loperfido has joined the #BlueJays' recruiting team to lure Kyle Tucker to sign with the team. pic.twitter.com/1r3w4uacxH

– Trevor Fujioka (@cheftfuj) January 1, 2026

Framber Valdez and the Mets

Is it possible?

According to @Feinsand, the Mets can't be counted out on Kyle Tucker given their need and willingness to spend, and they've also been linked to Cody Bellinger as they explore outfield upgrades

On the pitching side, the Mets remain involved in the Framber Valdez market, though… pic.twitter.com/dOGhN5GCnC

– Fireside Mets (@firesidemets) January 2, 2026

Kazuma Okamoto in Toronto?

Could be.

As @WillSammon notes here, the #BlueJays are among the teams interested in Kazuma Okamoto, who will likely sign in the next 24 hours.

The 6x NPB All Star could contribute for the Jays while moving around 3B/1B/OF:https://t.co/s6xSoZ9kUA

– Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) January 2, 2026

Right now, it's the only file that's really moving.

Robert Murray also stated that besides Okamoto, there's not much happening on the free agent market right now, and he doesn't expect anything else to happen in the coming days.

– Damon (@Damon98_) January 2, 2026

Angels would help Nolan Arenado

Will he say yes if the opportunity arises?

Nolan Arenado IS a SoCal guy. The #Angels are reportedly interested.

Would he man the hot corner at the Big A?

https://t.co/fGPbvbj8w4 pic.twitter.com/zPzMibetby

– MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) January 2, 2026

The Japanese market

Signing Tatsuya Imai helps the Astros in this regard.

The Astros want to establish a footprint in the Japanese market, and signing Tatsuya Imai helps immensely, says @Chandler_Rome. pic.twitter.com/YMalVzBVo9

– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 2, 2026

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