As for Conforto, the Dodgers free agent flop is gaining interest from the White Sox, a team that he's previously been linked to throughout his career. Though he struggled mightily in L.A., Conforto should find more success in 2026 as his performance with the Dodgers appeared to be an outlier year.

After losing first baseman Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles, along with losing out on the bidding war for Tucker, Mets general manager David Stearns struck a deal with the Chicago White Sox to bring one of the best defensive-minded outfielders in the majors to Queens.

The Chicago White Sox have needed a consistent right fielder for the better part of the last decade.The team is now reportedly interested in one that can potentially start on opening day.According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post,

Payroll disparity has been part of Major League Baseball for decades, long before the Dodgers' recent run of success.

The Dodgers were able to land the coveted free agent, whose signing became official on Wednesday, with a short-term, high-salary offer as they pursue a third straight World Series title.