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Justin Turner is on the verge of making a significant free-agent decision this week, with interest from several teams including the Blue Jays, Giants, Mets, and Cubs. After a successful tenure with the Dodgers and a season with the Red Sox, Turner's next move is highly anticipated in the baseball community.

The Toronto Blue Jays are actively seeking to bolster their roster, targeting J.D. Martinez to fill the gaps left by departing free agents Matt Chapman and Brandon Belt. This pursuit highlights the Blue Jays' commitment to enhancing their offensive capabilities as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs have made strides in strengthening their pitching staff by signing Japanese lefty Shōta Imanaga to a four-year contract and reliever Hector Neris to a one-year deal. Despite these additions, the Cubs are still in search of a proven bat to complement their lineup, with Michael Busch being their most notable offensive acquisition thus far.

Noah Syndergaard has attracted attention from approximately 16 teams following a bullpen session where he showcased improved velocity, consistently throwing between 93-95 mph. The San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates are among the teams expressing interest in the free-agent starter, indicating a competitive market for his services.

The St. Louis Cardinals have secured contracts with closer Ryan Helsley for $8.2 million, along with lefty relief pitchers JoJo Romero and John King, ahead of the arbitration deadline. However, infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan, left fielder Lars Nootbaar, and reliever-turned-starter Andre Pallante are facing potential arbitration hearings after failing to reach salary agreements.

The Los Angeles Angels have also made moves by agreeing to contracts for 2025 with players like Taylor Ward and Jo Adell. Adell has shown notable improvement following a mechanical adjustment at the plate, while Detmers is expected to play a crucial role in the Angels' rotation for the upcoming season.

As the MLB offseason progresses, teams are focused on finalizing transactions and preparing for the challenges of the new season ahead.

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