The MLB free agency period is underway. Teams and players alike are looking to make big splashes during the off-season.


Nationals a fit for Bautista?

In pursuit of a right-handed power bat, The Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports that Jose Bautista may be appealing if they can get him on a short-term deal. The Nationals reportedly asked about the former Blue Jays' outfielder at the trade deadline, but currently seem to be waiting out the market.


Could the D-Backs trade Greinke?

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, it is possible that the Arizona Diamondbacks try and deal ace right-hander Zack Greinke. After Thursday's trade of infielder Jean Segera, Olney believes that new General Manager Mike Hazen is trying to shed payroll and Greinke's $34 million salary in 2017 could be a potential move. The 33-year-old disappointed in his first year with the Diamondbacks after singing a massive six-year, $172.5 million last offseason. The right-hander was 13-7 with a 4.37 ERA and 134 strikeouts in 158.2 innings pitched in 2016.


Miami Marlins pursuing a pair of lefties?

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that the Marlins are interested in left-handed pitcher C.J. Wilson. Wilson "isn't on the verge of making a decision" about his next team, but the Marlins have been interested in him since 2011 when he was last on the free agent market and signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The 36-year-old hasn't pitched since July 2015 due to elbow and shoulder surgeries. Before his injuries in 2015, the two-time all-star was 8-8 with a 3.89 ERA. Jackson also reports that lefty Jon Niese may be another target for the Marlins. The 30-year-old was 8-7 with a 5.50 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016.


Vogt unlikely fit for the Braves

Although the Atlanta Braves are still looking for catching after Jason Castro signed with the Minnesota Twins, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution isn't sure if Stephen Vogt would work for the team. The Athletics are reportedly shopping the 27-year-old, but based on the Braves' emphasis on pitch calling and framing, he is an unlikely fit in Atlanta. The Athletics' two-time all-star is best known for his bat and had a solid year, batting .251 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI.