Poll: Which Team Had The Best Offseason?

MLB offseason moves analyzed as Spring Training begins

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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As Spring Training begins and the offseason winds down, MLBTR readers are asked to vote on which MLB team had the best offseason. Several teams made major moves, including the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and Toronto Blue Jays.

Why it matters

The offseason is a critical time for teams to retool their rosters and position themselves for success in the upcoming season. Fans are eager to see how their favorite teams have improved, and this poll gives them a chance to weigh in on which team they think had the most impactful offseason.

The details

The Orioles made several key additions to their rotation and lineup, headlined by the signing of slugger Pete Alonso. The Cubs landed star third baseman Alex Bregman and traded for pitcher Edward Cabrera. The Dodgers poached closer Edwin Diaz from the Mets and signed outfielder Kyle Tucker. The Mets underwent a complete roster overhaul, trading away several stars but bringing in new talent like Freddy Peralta and Bo Bichette. The Blue Jays added Dylan Cease to their rotation and made other moves to bolster their pitching staff and lineup.

  • The offseason has more or less come to a close at this point.
  • Spring Training begins as teams look to the 2026 season.

The players

Pete Alonso

A slugging first baseman who signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

Alex Bregman

An All-Star third baseman who signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs.

Edwin Diaz

An elite closer who the Los Angeles Dodgers poached from the New York Mets.

Kyle Tucker

A star outfielder who the Dodgers signed in free agency.

Bo Bichette

An All-Star infielder who the New York Mets acquired in a trade.

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The takeaway

This poll gives MLB fans a chance to weigh in on which team they think had the most impactful offseason as teams gear up for the 2026 season. The moves made by the Orioles, Cubs, Dodgers, Mets, and Blue Jays have generated significant buzz and will be closely watched as Spring Training progresses.