MLB in brief: Daulton Varsho avoids arbitration

Daulton Varsho avoids arbitration

He will earn $10.75 million in 2026. The Blue Jays also settled with Tyler Heineman ($1.2 million) and Ernie Clement ($4.6 million), but not with Eric Lauer.

The #BlueJays avoided arb with Daulton Varsho as well, per source, at $10.75 million. @Joelsherman1 was on it first.

Currently settled with Heineman (per @bnicholsonsmith) Varsho and Clement. Eric Lauer is Toronto's only other arb eligible player this offseason

– Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) January 8, 2026

The Cubs' plan

They need to sign a hitter. Will it be Alex Bregman?

“You're still one bat short, because Kyle Tucker is not coming back.”

At some point, the Cubs need to stop being cute and go for it, says @Ken_Rosenthal. pic.twitter.com/S3AARI0mXe

– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 8, 2026

Don't underestimate Cody Bellinger, though.

Bruce Levine says between Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger, Bellinger seems to be the favorite among the people in Chicago for returning.

“It's gonna cost you some money because there's a bidding war going on for him right now,” per @MLBBruceLevine on @mullyhaugh show. pic.twitter.com/aKA3PdlPCI

– Cubs Zone (@CubsZone) January 8, 2026

Owen Caissie: what to expect?

He'll be an impact outfielder.

“I think he'll be an impact bat for the Marlins in some capacity, whether that's in a year or two.”@LanceBroz educates Marlins fans on what they can expect out of Owen Caissie. pic.twitter.com/j2pcVFwgQH

– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 8, 2026

Trent Grisham's impact

He makes too much money.

The Yankees giving Trent Grisham the qualifying offer was a mistake that took away a lot of their maneuverability, says @RealMichaelKay pic.twitter.com/vbmf40pGZB

– New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) January 7, 2026

A higher luxury tax if there's no cap?

Possible.

If the next CBA doesn't involve a salary cap, you can expect the luxury tax threshold to rise, says @Ken_Rosenthal. pic.twitter.com/ebo0toqPwH

– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 8, 2026

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