MLB teams evaluate rosters and trade options during offseason

Major League Baseball teams are evaluating rosters and trade options during the offseason.

The Philadelphia Phillies are reviewing players under team control for the 2027 season. Key bullpen assets include All-Star closer Jhoan Duran, who is in his final year of arbitration after posting a 1.85 ERA and 33 saves in 2026. Other players under consideration include Jonathan Bowlan and Alex McFarlane, both of whom are in pre-arbitration. The team also faces decisions regarding pitcher Tanner Banks, who is eligible for his second year of arbitration following a 6.19 ERA.

Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to build on a 77-win season by addressing needs at third base, the bullpen, and starting pitching. While there has been speculation regarding a trade for Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers, some analysts suggest that trading elite prospects for an ace may be premature for the franchise at this stage.