Projected rotation in 2025: Jacob deGrom, Jon Gray, Tyler Mahle, Cody Bradford, Kumar Rocker

The Rangers lost Max Scherzer, Nathan Eovaldi, Andrew Heaney and Michael Lorenzen from last year’s rotation, and while a full season of Jacob deGrom could provide a huge internal boost, they still need to make at least a few external additions. According to Jon Heyman from The New York Postthey showed interest in Snell at the trade deadline, so the interest here is more than just speculative.

Projected rotation in 2025: Chris Sale, Reynaldo López, Spencer Schwellenbach, Grant Holmes, Ian Anderson

With Spencer Strider still recovering from Tommy John surgery and both Max Fried and Charlie Morton leaving in free agency, the Braves have some work to do to shore up the starting rotation. Morton and Fried made a combined $35 million in 2023, so there is some money to spend if they want to spend on a rotation addition, but a second-stringer still seems like their most likely target.

Projected rotation in 2025: Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, Clarke Schmidt, Marcus Stroman, Luis Gil

The Yankees can’t be ruled out as a potential landing spot, but they have more pressing needs this winter. The top priority will be re-signing Juan Soto, and if they don’t, their attention will immediately shift to alternative options to add an impact bat to the lineup. They also have a hole to fill at second base or third base, depending on where Jazz Chisholm Jr. plays, and will likely also be in the market for high-leverage assistance.

Expected rotation in 2025: Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish, Michael King, Randy Vásquez, Matt Waldron

The Padres will be looking for rotation help with Joe Musgrove recovering from Tommy John surgery, and Snell was extremely good the last time he wore a Padres uniform, completing 2023 NL Cy Young honors. There were a lot of moving parts last season when he finally arrived in free agency, but things are a little easier for the Padres this winter and Snell would fill a big hole.

Projected rotation in 2025: Zach Eflin, Grayson Rodriguez, Dean Kremer, Albert Suárez, Trevor Rogers

If the Orioles fail to re-sign top player Corbin Burnes, they will have to act quickly to find a suitable replacement. A full season from Zach Eflin and a healthy campaign from Grayson Rodriguez will help, but if this young team on the rise wants to take the next step, it needs a real asset to lean on. That said, youngster Max Fried (30) seems a better target for a long-term deal, while the trade market is also a potential avenue to explore given the O’s wealth of young talent.