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Last updated: March 24, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Roster Moves & Contract Updates

The Chicago Cubs secured outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong with a six-year, $115 million contract extension, according to sources speaking to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, locking down a key young piece of their core ahead of Opening Day. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers confirmed that phenom Kevin McGonigle, ranked as the second-best prospect for the 2026 season by ESPN, has made the major league roster despite having never played above the Double-A level. In Tampa Bay, the Rays designated Carson Williams, ESPN’s 39th-ranked prospect, as their starting shortstop following a strong spring training performance.

Pitching and Bullpen Adjustments

The Boston Red Sox finalized their starting rotation by officially slotting 23-year-old lefty Connelly Early, who previously appeared in the American League playoffs last season, into the group. In late-inning reinforcement, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired reliever Jake Woodford from the Rays, sending minor league right-hander K.C. Hunt back to Tampa Bay in the trade to bolster bullpen depth. Separately, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched effectively in his final spring test, recording three strikeouts and reporting he "had fun" before returning to Florida briefly prior to rejoining the team later this season following his 2023 absence.

Off-Field Matters & Future Focus

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas has initiated a civil lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox, asserting the club improperly utilized his likeness on the City Connect 2.0 uniforms worn throughout last season without authorization. As teams prepare for the start of the regular season, speculation remains high regarding future betting storylines, with the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship odds casting a long shadow over the futures market, according to previews released Tuesday. Furthermore, concession innovation continues across the league, exemplified by the Miami Marlins unveiling their new ballpark food lineup, which includes a two-foot-long "Machete" item for the 2026 season.