MLB in brief: Tyler O'Neill in Boston | Yoshitomo Tsutsugo in San Francisco

Tyler O'Neill in Boston

Great catch from the Red Sox. Two launchers take the opposite path.

Real baseball news: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring outfielder Tyler O'Neill from St. Louis for right-handed reliever Nick Robertson and right-handed starter Victor Santos.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 8, 2023

Could Whit Merrifield join him?

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo in San Francisco

The club needs more.

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo signs with Giants

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 8, 2023

Jorge Polanco in demand

The Twins got calls.

Non-Shohei Hot Stove update: Twins have received increased trade interest in infielder Jorge Polanco over the past week. @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 8, 2023

Jorge Soler is also in demand. The Diamondbacks and Mariners are on the case.

Seth Lugo to Kansas City?

It's possible.

The leadership of Francisco Lindor

He's helping the young guys in the Mets organization this winter.