As the calendar flips over to 2025, you might find yourself making a list of things to do in the new year.
Lose some weight. Read more books. Pick up a new hobby. Go to bed earlier.
If you’re an MLB team, you probably have a few items on your 2025 to-do list, too. Whether it’s getting over the hump to challenge for a World Series, making a few moves to get in the playoff hunt or just finding a way to become competitive in 2025 and beyond, there isn’t a club out there that doesn’t have at least few key things on their to-do list this year.
With that in mind, here’s our to-do list suggestions for all 30 teams heading into 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Keep It Up
It’s hard to ask too much more of the D-Backs after the late-December signing of Corbin Burnes, which came on the heels of the Josh Naylor acquisition. Arizona will likely make other moves around the periphery, but the lineup is now relatively set, and the rotation looks excellent thanks to having Burnes, Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandon Pfaadt and Ryne Nelson. A Jordan Montgomery trade seems likely.
Athletics
Spend… More money?
The A’s are on their version of a spending spree this winter. They signed Luis Severino to a club-record $67 million contract. They acquired LHP Jeffrey Springs in a trade. Even Gio Urshela is on board at $2.15 million. Steve Cohen and the Mets, they are not, but it’s still a marked reversal compared to their threadbare spending each of the last two years. The reason why is a bit less glamorous. They likely need to spend roughly $10-15 million more to avoid running afoul of the MLBPA and continue to collect 100% of their revenue sharing. Still, the A’s are becoming more competitive and are in need of continued reinforcements in the bullpen as they bridge the gap to Mason Miller, or perhaps another arm to fortify the back of their rotation.
Atlanta Braves
Remain Engaged On The Trade Market
The Braves are hopeful for the healthy returns of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider, while banking on rebounds from Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley. But the rotation loses Max Fried, and the roster benefits only from marginal moves so far, such as signing Bryan De La Cruz for one year. The Braves tend to build their major league roster through the draft and trades, so there might be a deal or two still to be struck this offseason.
Baltimore Orioles
Make Some Sort Of Big Move
So far, the Orioles have sat out the…