The 2024-25 Major League Baseball offseason carries on, and notable free-agent names continue to come off the board. That said, a number of compelling free agents and trade targets remain available, and that means an ongoing steady supply of hot-stove rumors. Speaking of which, Friday’s round of rumors can be found just below.
Burnes seeking $245 million
Ace Corbin Burnes is the top talent left on the free-agent market, but his market has been slow to develop, especially in light of how quickly some many other starting pitchers have come off the board. Speaking of which, MLB.com reports this: