This article was originally published on www.fansided.com as MLB Rumors: Bichette-Blue Jays cold water, Mets eying an ace, Yankees-Bellinger gap.

The New York Yankees remain linked to outfielder Cody Bellinger in free agency as the front office works to build a roster capable of sustaining the offensive production they had last year. Losing Bellinger to another organization would create a massive hole in the outfield, both defensively and at the plate.

Kyle Tucker has emerged as one of the offseason's most sought-after players, with his future shrouded in uncertainty. Following the Toronto Blue Jays' signing of Kazuma Okamoto, the team reportedly clarified its position to both the New York Yankees and the New York Mets regarding Tucker.

The Freddy Peralta talks are about to resume in earnest. Both New York clubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox are among the teams showing interest. Some low-revenue clubs that can absorb Peralta’s $8 million salary are in play as well.

No one would have been surprised if Don Mattingly hung up his uniform for good after helping the Toronto Blue Jays reach the World Series in 2025. When Mattingly left his job as the team’s bench coach after the Jays’ Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers,