MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: March 23, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Offseason Moves & Roster Setbacks

The immediate impact of the winter's major transactions continues to reverberate through clubhouses as the season nears, evidenced by Pete Alonso departing the Mets for a new destination following a wild offseason overhaul, while the Dodgers secured Kyle Tucker on a massive contract. Compounding roster concerns for New York, outfielder Mike Tauchman requires surgery to repair a torn meniscus, jeopardizing his projected spot after he signed a minor league deal last month. In better news for the Phillies, ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez finalized a new six-year contract, locking down a key component of their rotation for the foreseeable future.

Player Milestones & On-Field Conduct

While teams manage roster changes, off-field financial records continue to fall, as the jersey worn by Shohei Ohtani during Japan's 13-0 World Baseball Classic victory over Chinese Taipei sold for a staggering $1,500,010 at auction this past Sunday evening. Separately, on-field tensions from the international tournament are cooling down, with outfielder Randy Arozarena issuing an apology to his Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh following earlier expletive-laced comments exchanged during the WBC event.