The Milwaukee Brewers held the top spot, and the Cubs need to be active this winter to find a way to catch them. One player who has been talked about a lot is star slugger Cody Bellinger. He had the opportunity to opt out of his deal with Chicago but decided to opt in instead at the price tag of $27.5 million for 2025.

The Padres are highlighted as a potential trade destination for All-Star closer Devin Williams, adding intrigue to offseason trade discussions.