MLB Rumors: NL Only

Carroll, who's recovering from a hand injury, could make his spring training debut as soon as this week, manager Torey Lovullo said Monday, March 9, according to Jose Romero of AZ Central.

France has a shot at breaking camp with the Padres, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Stubbs has been getting work in the outfield and infield during spring training, according to Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic.

Alcantara could open the 2026 season at Triple-A and not with the big-league club, according to Joey Pollizze of Cubs Roundtable.

Baty is expected to have a super-utility role with the Mets in 2026, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

Henderson is in the mix to earn a rotation spot with the Brewers ahead of the 2026 regular season, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

Harrison is in the mix to earn a rotation spot with the Brewers ahead of the 2026 regular season, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

Sproat is in the mix to earn a rotation spot with the Brewers ahead of the 2026 regular season, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

Gasser is in the mix to earn a rotation spot with the Brewers ahead of the 2026 regular season, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

Hall is seen as a potential starter for the Brewers in 2026, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

Ashby is seen as a potential starter for the Brewers in 2026, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

Peralta wants his new contract to be "seven or eight years," according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

Canning, who's recovering from an Achilles injury, won't be ready for Opening Day but is expected to be able to return around May or June, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

De La Cruz may have an improved chance of making the Phillies' Opening Day roster after Johan Rojas was handed an 80-game PED suspension, reports Corey Seidman of SI.com.

Johan Rojas' pending 80-game PED suspension could result in Moore having an easier path to a place on Philadelphia's Opening Day roster, per Corey Seidman of SI.com.

Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal believes Profar shouldn't play another game for Atlanta, assuming the outfielder's 162-game suspension for PEDs is upheld.

The Pirates and Griffin are both open to discussing a contract extension, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Crow-Armstrong said Wednesday on Foul Territory that contract extension talks with the Cubs are ongoing.

Keller adjusted the grip on his changeup during the offseason and tossed that offering six times in his spring debut Sunday against the Rays, according to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Snell, who's recovering from a shoulder injury, doesn't know if he'll be available to pitch on Opening Day, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic.

Woodruff, who's recovering from a lat injury, acknowledged Monday that his status for Opening Day is "up in the air," according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

Wentz has a clear path toward earning a spot in Atlanta's rotation in the early stages of the 2026 season, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.

Elder is likely to earn a spot in Atlanta's rotation in the early stages of the 2026 season, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.

Freeman wants to play four more seasons and then retire as a Dodger, he told Sonja Chen of MLB.com on Saturday. "I love being here. I'm from Southern California," Freeman said. "I've had a great time with fans. You guys treat me great. Everyone's treating my family good... I'm not worried about another contract, not going to bring it up, not going to talk about it. I got two years left. I'm just an employee. I just do my job, and if they want me back, they want me back. But I think [president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman] and everyone knows that I love being here."

Rushing isn't expected to see time in the outfield in 2026 and will instead operate as a backup at catcher, first base and designated hitter, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic.