Roki Sasaki to Be Posted, Boone Returns, Soto’s Next Move, & Trade Rumors Heating Up | 38

Welcome back to Tablesetters, your go-to spot for all things baseball. Steve and Devin are here to break down the latest happenings in the MLB world, and there’s a lot to talk about! First up, Aaron Boone’s sticking around for the 2025 season after the Yankees picked up his option. Boone’s been at the helm for seven seasons now, leading the team to the postseason six times. GM Brian Cashman’s all in on him, and Boone’s ready to get back to work. We’ll hear from him in a press conference on Monday to get his take on the upcoming year. Switching gears to the offseason, the Yankees are about to sit down with Juan Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, for an in-person meeting. The Yankees and Mets are both hot on Soto’s trail, but there are many other teams in the mix too. Soto’s one of the biggest free-agent names out there, and his decision will make waves. Nolan Arenado is also popping up in trade rumors. The Cardinals might move the 10-time Gold Glover if he agrees to waive his no-trade clause, and the Yankees could be a landing spot. Sure, Arenado didn’t have his best offensive season in 2024, but he’s still an elite defender, and the Yankees could use that. Out in Boston, the Red Sox are looking at some big pitching moves. Instead of going after the top free agents, they’re eyeing a trade for a big-name starter, like Garrett Crochet from the White Sox. With a strong farm system, they’ve got the pieces to make it happen. Meanwhile, the Reds are in a tough spot financially. With Bally Sports’ bankruptcy looming, they’re losing a chunk of revenue and might be forced to cut back on player spending for 2025. It could make for a tricky offseason in Cincinnati. And in Philly, there’s a big shakeup in the front office. Preston Mattingly, the son of former MLB star Don Mattingly, has been promoted to GM. He’ll be working alongside Sam Fuld, who’ll eventually transition to president of business operations in 2026 after finishing his MBA. That’s all for now! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @tablesetterspod for all the latest. Catch you next time on Tablesetters!