MLB in brief: Justin Verlander to Baltimore? | Bo Bichette’s timeline

Justin Verlander in Baltimore?

The idea is discussed.

Latest notes:

*Intriguing Verlander possibility

*Gallen still out there

*Interest in Reds pitchers

*Dodgers' next moves

*Royals not hitting on longshots

*Rays' search for catchinghttps://t.co/WPWiCUpMXm

– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 17, 2026

Is Tarik Skubal next?

How serious is Jon Heyman when he hints that the pitcher is headed to Los Angeles?

Dodgers are on quite a roll (when does Skubal arrive?) one more thing: Need to credit @JimDuquetteGM for all the info he got along the way

– Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 16, 2026

Bo Bichette's schedule

He's been talking to the Mets for a long time.

“The Mets' talks with Bichette began at the GM meetings, league sources said. Not knowing what to make of their chances with Tucker, the Mets met with Bichette earlier this week.” https://t.co/QwlIZul9eb

– Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) January 16, 2026

Kyle Tucker and his importance

Despite his salary, he's going to fly under the radar out there.

“Kyle Tucker is the 6th or 7th biggest star here.”@KatieJWoo says that the Dodgers are perfect for Kyle Tucker's personality because he doesn't have to be the superstar on the team. pic.twitter.com/gpndMhrYAE

– Dodgers Territory (@LADTerritory) January 16, 2026

Jose Berrios at the World Classic

Interesting.

Yadier Molina confirmed 11 players who will play for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, per @Diamante23OF

Edwin Diaz
Francisco Lindor
Carlos Correa
Nolan Arenado
Javier Baez
Heliot Ramos
Jose Berrios
Martin Maldonado
Fernando Cruz
Christian Vazquez
Victor Caratini pic.twitter.com/wohEemglE3

– Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 17, 2026

Luis Severino too.

Luis Severino will pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic pic.twitter.com/zB8Pe4Zqmx

– Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 17, 2026

Ryan Pressly retires

He had a great career.

Ryan Pressly announces his retirement pic.twitter.com/RtpjWe1uIn

– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 17, 2026

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