The MLB general manager meetings have come and gone, and we're now just a few short weeks away from the whirlwind of activity that is the annual winter meetings.
The top-heavy nature of this year's free-agent market could mean increased activity on the trade market, and rumors have already started to trickle out surrounding potentially available players and teams that could be busy.
Ahead we've put together a quick roundup of some of the latest notable rumors, including an intriguing alternative to the free-agent starting pitching market, a standout closer expected to be on the move and a team on the rise with a deep staple of young talent ready to make a splash.