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It’s Hot Stove season, and MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors right here.

Players like Brandon Nimmo, Jose Peraza and Johan Camargo became big contributors in 2018 as they took advantage of more playing time. Sometimes, all it takes for a youngster or ancillary roster piece to break out is simply an opportunity. With that in mind, here are five players whose mix of promising Statcast metrics and opportunities for major playing time could translate to big seasons in 2019

Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto is one of this offseason’s top trade candidates. Here, you will find a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the 27-year-old backstop.

While there were numerous pitchers who tasted success in their initial MLB opportunities, here are 10 who stand out not only for their results, but also the way in which they produced those results.

Great defensive plays can leave us awe-inspired and wanting more. As we look back on the 2018 season with the help of each MLB.com beat writer, here is each club’s top defensive play of the year.

The Angels are reportedly working toward a deal with free-agent catcher Jonathan Lucroy, a source confirmed to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan reported the deal is for one year and $3.35 million and can net Lucroy as much as $4 million with performance bonuses.

It’s Hot Stove season, and MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors right here.

With 20-plus homers in each of the past three seasons, a lifetime 13.1 percent walk rate and well-regarded defensive tools behind the plate, Grandal enters free agency as one of the most valuable backstops in baseball. Here, you will find a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the catcher.

After seven seasons with the Nationals in which he won the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year Award, was named NL MVP in 2015 and made six NL All-Star teams, Bryce Harper is now a free agent for the first time. Here, you will find a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the outfielder.

It’s Hot Stove season, and MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors right here.