MLB Execs Reveal Offseason Priorities at Vegas Meetings

As the 2025 MLB season came to a close, team executives gathered in Las Vegas this week for the annual general managers meetings. The meetings provided the first opportunity to hear front offices discuss their priorities for the upcoming offseason.

One major topic of conversation was the Guardians' gambling scandal, which broke as the GMs were headed to the meetings. Several executives expressed hope that the expected punishments for Cleveland pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz would serve as a deterrent, and they were pleased to see some limits on prop betting. However, they did not seem overly concerned that this was a widespread problem in baseball.

Beyond the gambling issue, teams were focused on addressing their specific needs for the 2026 season. Many clubs, including the Orioles, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and White Sox, are prioritizing the acquisition of starting pitching and impact bats. The Rays, Royals, and Athletics are also seeking to bolster their rosters after disappointing 2025 campaigns.

Meanwhile, the Mets, Marlins, and Braves face significant decisions regarding their star players. The Mets must decide whether to re-sign All-Stars Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, while the Marlins and Braves will look to build on their 2025 success by making strategic additions to their rosters.