TL;DR
- MLB Winter Meetings expected to be active with major market teams like Yankees and Mets leading the charge.
- Yankees aim to address pitching, depth, and left-handed hitters; Mets prioritize starting rotation and outfield.
- Giants focus on rotation stability, potentially acquiring Tatsuya Imai; Astros seek reinforcements in rotation and bullpen.
- Anticipation is high for a chaotic Winter Meetings with intense bidding wars starting early.
This might just be wishful thinking. However, each team in the American League East is aiming to improve their roster to prevent the Los Angeles Dodgers from achieving a three-peat, and this winter's Winter Meetings are giving off the feeling of being more exciting than usual.
Teams situated in major markets are diligently preparing for what is anticipated to be a highly active early December in recent years. League officials anticipate that the two New York-based clubs, the Yankees and the Mets, will be at the forefront of these activities. Meanwhile, former Major League Baseball (MLB) general managers Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette foresee the San Francisco Giants and the Houston Astros surprising executives gathered in Orlando with their proactive approach.
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現地30日（日）の朝に放送された MLBネットワークのラジオ番組「The Front Office」の中でも、彼らは12月7日（日）からフロリダ州オーランドで始まるウィンターミーティングは慌ただしいものになるだろうと予測した。
The Yankees are considered among the most eager teams heading into the Winter Meetings. Having revealed numerous issues throughout their inconsistent 2025 season, including their starting rotation, bench depth, and the balance and quantity of left-handed hitters, the club is looking to make several acquisitions. Reflecting on a season that relied heavily on an inexperienced pitching staff, they're seeking at least one proven starting pitcher, a versatile position player, and bullpen stability. Mr. Boden suggested that the Yankees might pursue two or three additions during this meeting period to facilitate a flexible roster built around core star players.
ヤンキースのその狙いをかき乱すかもしれない存在がクロスタウンライバルのメッツだ。
Among the teams contending for the championship in the 2025 season, the Mets possessed the thinnest starting rotation. This offseason's primary focus will be precisely in this area. New York requires starting pitchers more than any other team heading into meetings, but they are also seeking to acquire a powerful outfielder and a relief pitcher capable of handling the late innings. Executives from rival clubs anticipate that the Mets will be the most active team this week if the pitcher market develops in their favor.
ジャイアンツもまた早い段階で動きを見せると予想されている。
Following two seasons marked by injuries and inconsistent performance, the Giants are prioritizing stability in their starting rotation. The club's strategy involves acquiring one to two mid-to-upper tier starting pitchers, with several free agent pitchers already being considered, including Tatsuya Imai, who is looking to transition from Japan to MLB. General Manager Buster Posey has already demonstrated his proactive approach by Acquiring Rafael Devers this year.
Another team worth noting is the Astros. While the club has signaled a willingness to cut payroll, they're still aiming to remain competitive. However, there are several areas needing reinforcement, such as bolstering the rotation, acquiring at least one outfielder, and strengthening the bullpen, which was thinned out by injuries in 2025. Some insiders anticipate they'll secure a few key additions by the conclusion of the Winter Meetings.
予想通りなら、今年のウィンターミーティングは久しく見られなかった光景が見られそうだ。複数の大市場のチームが一斉に動き出し、最終日よりもはるかに前から熱狂的な争奪戦を繰り広げることになるかもしれない。
原文：Giants, Astros, Yankees and Mets could ignite a chaotic Winter Meetings
翻訳・編集：石山修二（スポーティングニュース日本版編集部）
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