Passan reports that the Pirates were willing to sign first baseman Josh Naylor for more than twice the franchise's previous record free-agent deal (currently $39 million) before he opted to return to the Mariners on a five-year, $92.5 million contract. Pittsburgh is known to have interest in DH Kyle Schwarber, among others.

Despite Trent Grisham returning to the New York Yankees, general manager Brian Cashman remains linked to Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker.