The New York Mets are working on a trade for Jose Bautista after the Philadelphia Phillies claimed him on revocable waivers, according to a source.

The teams have until Tuesday to work out a deal.

Bautista, 37, has a .724 OPS in 82 games since the Mets signed him to a prorated minimum contract in May.

Bryce Harper indicated in spring training that he wouldn't discuss his upcoming free agency publicly, but that hasn't stopped the chatter around the slugger.

There has been speculation that the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees could show strong interest in Harper.

One general manager, however, sees a potential favorite to sign the right fielder.

"I think Harper winds up with the Phillies," a rival GM predicted.

Cole Hamels has pitched very well for the Chicago Cubs and his performance could end up saving the Texas Rangers $6 million.

The Cubs have won all four of Hamels' starts and the left-hander has a 0.72 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 25 innings.

The trade agreement between Texas and Chicago calls for the Rangers to send the Cubs approximately $2 million in salary for the remainder of this season and the equivalent of the $6 million buyout in his contract for next year.

However, the Rangers would only be responsible for the money if the Cubs opt out of the deal.

Hamels option for 2019 is $20 million.

Trevor Rosenthal is progressing from Tommy John surgery and is planning an October showcase for interested Major League teams.

By October, Rosenthal will be 13 months removed from last August's surgery.

Rosenthal, 28, had a 3.40 ERA with 76 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017.

The Miami Marlins are expected to gauge J.T. Realmuto's interest in a long-term deal this winter.

If the catcher isn't receptive, there's a good chance he'll be traded. He won't be a free agent until after the 2020 season.

"He's probably the best all-around catcher in the game now. Would hit 25 homers in some ballparks. You have to try to keep him; there's no catching out there. An offer of five years, $100 million would be a good starting point to offer him," a scout told the Miami Herald.

Freddy Galvis will be a free agent this coming offseason, but the San Diego Padres have interest in re-signing him.

The Padres acquired Galvis from the Philadelphia Phillies in December in exchange for pitching prospect Enyel De Los Santos.

"We love Freddy, love him in a Padres uniform," Andy Green said. "All of that stuff will take care of itself in due time. But as a manager, I absolutely love having him on the club."

Galvis, 28, is hitting .237/.296/.355 from the shortstop position.

Jayson Werth has retired after 15 Major League seasons, but he didn't enter 2018 planning to hang up his cleats.

Werth played 36 games with the Seattle Mariners' Triple-A affiliate before opting to retire.

While appearing on Howard Eskin's podcast, Werth discussed his journey to land a job this past offseason.

"I had offers in November and I was advised by my former agent to wait. Ill-advised, I guess. Spring training came and went and by about halfway through spring training, I felt like I should -- I trained all winter, I was ready for spring training -- so I took matters into my own hands. I called every team -- you'll love this one  -- I called every team but one to try and get a job," Werth said.

"The team I didn't call? The Mets." 

"I wouldn't play for them."

Werth spent four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies and seven with the Washington Nationals, which would seemingly be the reason for his animosity toward the Mets.

Free-agent reliever Greg Holland has reached agreement with the Washington Nationals, Fancred reported.

Holland was released last week by the St. Louis Cardinals.