MLB in brief: The ball is in Alex Bregman’s court | MacKenzie Gore to New York?

The ball in Alex Bregman's court

That's what Alex Cora said, when asked about the player's future in Boston.

Cora chimes in on the Breggy situation pic.twitter.com/2jKSVMuDyg

– Section 10 Podcast (@Section10Pod) January 10, 2026

Speaking of the manager: he doesn't want to use Ceddanne Rafaela too much in the infield.

Asked if he's considering using Ceddanne Rafaela at second base again to facilitate the club's crowded outfield, Alex Cora says “probably not.”

– Mac Cerullo (@MacCerullo) January 10, 2026

Anthony Rendon and his contract

The $38M the club owes him will be spread over five years.

The details on the #Angels' deferred payment plan with Anthony Rendon:https://t.co/w301BwkdXy pic.twitter.com/MwwjDraTVU

– MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) January 10, 2026

Cody Ponce's projections

He has what it takes to have a great season.

Cody Ponce 2026 projection via OOPSY:

177 IP
3.96 ERA/3.84 FIP
6.8 BB%
22.8 K%
16.0 K-BB%
2.7 fWAR

Not bad for a fifth starter. Not bad at all.

– Damon (@Damon98_) January 10, 2026

MacKenzie Gore in New York?

Mets talk to Nationals.

Source: The Mets recently spoke to the Nationals about starter Mackenzie Gore

Plus: Details about Edward Cabrera talks https://t.co/HNtHHx0Jy1

– Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) January 10, 2026

Chris Bassitt in Detroit?

Could be.

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– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 10, 2026

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