MLB in brief: Zac Gallen to Arizona? | Bowden Francis and Tarik Skubal

Zac Gallen in Arizona?

Why not?

The Diamondbacks are reportedly the “front-runners” to re-sign Zac Gallen:https://t.co/74FYXYiTx6

– Diamondbacks On SI (@DbacksOnSI) January 24, 2026

Carlos Mendoza is happy

Working with Bo Bichette makes him happy.

There's a new look lineup in Queens @Mets | #LGM
https://t.co/iXax8hx4iO pic.twitter.com/2fAWhPw4rM

– MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) January 25, 2026

Speaking of the Mets, they believe in Jorge Polanco at first base.

Joel Sherman on the Mets' impression of Jorge Polanco's defense at 1B:

“(They) believed he could play first base better than Alonso even without having ever manned the position for an inning in the majors.” pic.twitter.com/Xb1B9ZZm4a

– SleeperMets (@SleeperMets) January 24, 2026

A name to remember

Aidan Miller is a big prospect in Philly.

Aidan Miller –

“Future of the organization”

“Alex Bregman, but with speed”

“Best position player Phillies drafted since Mike Schmidt” pic.twitter.com/eePV8NbxZH

– John Foley (@2008Philz) January 25, 2026

The Mets were serious about Kyle Schwarber

It obviously didn't work out.

“[The Mets] were much deeper in on [Schwarber] than previously publicly known. But the Phillies went to five years at $150 million, and the Mets perceived they would have to beat that by a good deal to get him to leave Philadelphia, which he didn't.”

-@Joelsherman1 https://t.co/Cn9GRSecxx pic.twitter.com/fSFVQ09W5j

– Phillies Tailgate (@PhilsTailgate) January 24, 2026

Bowden Francis and Tarik Skubal

They're practicing together this winter.

#BlueJays Bowden Francis is with Tarik Skubal pic.twitter.com/Gn7zRjILMQ

– Isaac Kemper (@99Kemper214) January 25, 2026

Craig Kimbrel to the Mets

It's a deal from the minors.

Craig Kimbrel agrees to Mets deal. Minor league deal with MLB camp invite.

– Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 25, 2026

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