The World Series ended on Tuesday, which means we have officially turned the page on the 2021 MLB season. Congratulations are in order for the Atlanta Braves, who now join the rest of Major League Baseball in trying to chase a championship in 2022.
As one might expect, there has been no shortage of activity in the rumor mill as the offseason gets underway. Front-office searches continue. Players and teams are beginning to exercise and decline options as the official start of free agency (November 7) draws near.
Boston Red Sox outfield Kyle Schwarber, for example, officially declined his mutual option Friday morning.