With the New York Mets after Kyle Tucker and the Philadelphia Phillies after Bo Bichette, the NL East could still boil down to the impact of these prospects.

With Kyle Tucker's landmark agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers, nearly half of USA TODAY Sports' top free agents at the outset of winter have found homes, including six of the top 10. Infielder Bo Bichette is now the best player available, and several difference-making starting pitchers can be had.

The 15th pick slotted as Law’s top right-handed pitcher in the 2025 draft class. Ranking No. 54 on the mid-summer list, Witherspoon could be “at least a mid-rotation starter here, and his athleticism and easy velocity point to the potential for even more,” according to Law.

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New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. has reportedly committed to play for Great Britain at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, according to WBC writer Shawn Spradling.

Kyle Tucker’s deal made him the highest-paid position player in all of MLB, and second-highest among all positions. He only trails new teammate and four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani, who makes $70 million per year while pitching and hitting for the Dodgers. Since Tucker only signed for four years though, he ranks 21st in total contract value.