The Cubs traded Cody Bellinger to the Yankees for a fairly small return; surprisingly, a team that's had a quiet offseason ...

Last year, Seattle fired manager Scott Servais, and general manager Jerry Dipoto is surely aware ... the longtime New York Yankees second baseman, to add a spark to their offense in 2025.

Garver's contract was the largest Seattle has given out to a position player in free agency under Dipoto ... on Friday to talk about joining the New York Yankees broadcasting booth.

That leaves one Detroit player's fate uncertain. And that can lead to Seattle President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto making his first-ever trade with the American League Central club.