The latest MLB rumors include Shohei Ohtani's future with Samurai Japan, the low odds of an Astros-Nolan Arenado trade, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Mets fit.

From Juan Soto in December to Andrew Chafin come late February, all 30 teams took steps to improve themselves – some more aggressively than others. But a big spend and a lot of noise doesn’t always add up to a prosperous winter.

The New York Mets have officially re-signed four-time All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso in MLB free agency. Agreeing to a two-year, $54 million deal with the right-handed slugger, New York brought back its cleanup hitter who owns a career .

The New York Mets have already lost two starters before opening day. Perhaps they feel a sense of urgency to add a star via trade.

The Mets opted for short-term deals and risks for their starting rotation again. And, like last season, there are questions.

Steve Cohen has spent plenty of time emphasizing that the Mets will eventually need to develop more talent internally.

Mets starting pitchers Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea both went down with spring training injuries, but the front office is not panicking.