The latest MLB rumors include Shohei Ohtani's future with Samurai Japan, the low odds of an Astros-Nolan Arenado trade, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Mets fit.

Outfielder Taylor Trammell, who joined the Houston Astros this winter, is dealing with a fairly significant calf injury, according to manager Joe Espada. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com had that information on social media.

Copyright © 2025 Bleacher Report, Inc. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — A new era started in silence, save for the slapping of hands and some tired ballplayers bolting to breakfast. Unopened boxes towered over troves of empty lockers inside a cluttered clubhouse still preparing for most position players to report.

As the team looks to build on their recent success—coming off their eighth World Series title—nothing seems off-limits.

Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates after defeating the New York Yankees in game four of the American League Championship Series to advance to the World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Astros hope Brice Matthews can become an option at second base, and Lance McCullers Jr. gave his thoughts on a salary cap.

Where do the Los Angeles Dodgers have spring training ... "legendary curveball" goes viral again after Dodgers icon re-signs for $7,500,000 Astros' insistence on playing 9x All-Star Jose ...

With both teams having massive offseasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees could enter the 2025 MLB regular season as favorites to repeat as the National League and American League pennant winners,