MLB in brief: A new contract for Freddy Peralta? | The Dodgers take advantage

A new contract for Freddy Peralta?

That'll have to wait.

For now, the Mets' focus with Freddy Peralta is on the 2026 season. But after dealing with a pair of top-100 prospects for his final year of team control, it's worth pondering: What would an extension for their new No. 1 look like?

Story w/ @TimBritton: https://t.co/D5zC6Qd2ra

– Will Sammon (@WillSammon) January 22, 2026

Brent Rooker wants explanations

The league tells players that baseball is healthy, but wants to change the system by imposing a salary cap?

“You just told us how great we're doing, how much money the league, teams, and players are making, but now you're telling us that the system is broken?”@Brent_Rooker25 says Rob Manfred's message when he visited the A's last season seemed a little contradictory… pic.twitter.com/Jv2nPOZJVa

– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 22, 2026

What role for Kristian Campbell?

Good question.

Can the Red Sox Opening Day roster include Kristian Campbell filling a clearly defined role?https://t.co/36SJbjNqJb

– Christopher Smith (@SmittyOnMLB) January 22, 2026

Yariel Rodriguez at the World Classic

He got the OK from the Blue Jays.

Sources: Yariel Rodríguez will join Team Cuba for the 2026 World Baseball Classic after receiving approval from the Blue Jays.

He is scheduled to report to the team on March 1 in Arizona.

Rodríguez will work exclusively out of the bullpen, not exceeding two innings per game.

– Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) January 22, 2026

Taylor Rogers in Minnesota

He's coming back to the base.

Reporting along with @Ken_Rosenthal: Twins are reuniting with former All-Star closer Taylor Rogers on a one-year, $2 million contract.

Logical fit for both sides, as the 35-year-old Rogers returns home to the team that drafted him and the Twins add some much-needed bullpen help.

– Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) January 22, 2026

Dodgers take advantage

When teams don't want their stars, L.A. is there.

With all of the vitriol directed towards the Dodgers, remember:
The Red Sox chose not to sign Mookie Betts and traded him to LA.
Atlanta walked away from Freddie Freeman.
The Angels declined to match Shohei Ohtani's offer.
The Astros and Cubs didn't want to keep Kyle Tucker.

– Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 22, 2026

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