The Boston Red Sox tried to sign Juan Soto this offseason but failed. However, they could pull off a trade for a different superstar.

Could the New York Mets make another MLB splash? Rumors link them to a potential trade for a Cardinals superstar after Juan Soto's arrival.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have reached a conclusion, with the coveted right-hander opting to join the Dodgers, according to a post on Sasaki's Instagram page. The Padres and Blue Jays were the other reported finalists in the mix for the 23-year-old.

Still, some notable free agents and trade targets remain available, and that means a daily supply of MLB rumors as we move deeper into the back half of the offseason. Speaking of which, Monday's supply of rumors can be found just below.

The St. Louis Cardinals have a big decision to make. With each passing day, we are getting closer and closer to Spring Training. Nolan Arenado is still on the r

The Mets are doing the same thing after pivoting from Pete Alonso, writes Joel Sherman of the New York Post. In the aftermath of losing out on Roki Sasaki, the Blue Jays remain engaged with Anthony Santander and Pete Alonso,

The New York Yankees, after losing the battle for Juan Soto to the Mets, have decided to focus on improving a crucial aspect of their MLB team: defense. According to Mark W. Sanchez of The New York Post,

Have you ever seen more baseball writers act like matchmakers, trying to will the universe to acknowledge the obvious fit between Pete Alonso and New York Mets for a reunion?

MLB free agency is cruising right along, with many of the big names, including Juan Soto, off the board. But some impact players are still available, and the trade market has been active.

The New York Mets have been busy this winter. They won the Juan Soto sweepstakes and gave the young outfielder a 15-year, $765 million contract. In addition to Soto, they have added several pitchers to their mix and clearly have their sights set on contending again in 2025 after their surprise run to the National League Championship Series.

"The Mets will retain Pete Alonso at a price at which they are comfortable or they will pivot, likely soon, to use Steve Cohen’s dollars in a different fashion," Sherman wrote. If the Mets are unable to sign Pete Alonso, they likely will pivot to one of two options, either Nolan Arenado or Alex Bregman.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic offered an update on the situation in the Bronx on Saturday, and it's not one that fans are going to like. It seems that the Yankees' failure to land an impact infielder so far this winter comes down to one thing: money. Specifically, Steinbrenner's unwillingness to spend it, at least past a certain point.