The New York Mets checked in on the availability of Freddie Freeman prior to the lockout, according to a report.

The Mets have been big spenders this offseason, adding Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, Eduardo Escobar, and Mark Canha.

Freeman has spent his entire career with the Atlanta Braves.

The New York Yankees were expected to be in the market for a shortstop this offseason and they reached out to Carlos Correa before the Major League Baseball lockout, according to a report.

Correa is believed to be seeking even more than Corey Seager received in his 10-year, $325 million deal with the Texas Rangers.

The Washington Nationals have signed Jordan Weems to a Minor League contract.

The deal includes an invitation to Spring Training for the right-hander.

Weems, 29, made his Major League debut in 2020. He posted a 3.21 ERA over 14 innings with the Oakland Athletics that year.

There is "a growing belief" that Freddie Freeman will leave the Atlanta Braves, according to a report.

Last week Chipper Jones said he believed Freeman might look elsewhere once the lockout is lifted.

Freeman, who helped the Braves win the World Series in November, is looking for a six-year deal. The Braves, for their part, have countered with a five-year proposal worth $135 million. 

Josh Reddick has signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.

Reddick spent the past thirteen years in the Major Leagues. It's his first stint in Mexico.

The 35-year-old hit .258/.285/.371 over 158 plate appearances between the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets last season.

The Seattle Mariners have signed Patrick Weigel to a Minor League contract.

The right-hander had elected Minor League free agency at the end of the season after being outrighted off the Milwaukee Brewers' 40-man roster in August.

Weigel, 27, has pitched just 4 2/3 innings in the Major Leagues.

Once the offseason is allowed to resume, the Seattle Mariners are expected to pursue more offensive help.

According to a report, the Mariners are looking for a "right-handed power bat" and a "left-handed hitting" outfielder.

Seattle already made a number of additions this offseason, including Robbie Ray and Adam Frazier.

Tommy Pham is a free agent without a contract or team for the 2022 season.

After a pair of disappointing seasons with the San Diego Padres, Pham is open to playing first base to increase his value.

Specifically, Pham told the Tampa Bay Times that he'd be interested in playing first base in a second stint with the Rays.

Pham, 33, hit .229/.340/.383 in 561 plate appearances for San Diego last season.

The Boston Red Sox have signed right-hander Tyler Danish to a Minor League contract.

Danish will also be invited to Boston's Major League spring training.

He was a second-round pick of the Chicago White Sox in 2013. Danish posted a 4.85 ERA over 13 innings for the White Sox, pitching in parts of the 2016-18 seasons. 

Aaron Judge will be eligible for free agency shortly after the 2022 season, but he would prefer to remain with the New York Yankees.

Judge hopes to sign an extension with the club before Opening Day.

"You know, leading into this, especially coming up through the minor leagues and rookie ball, you want to be a free agent, test the market a little bit and see what's out there," he said.

"But that's one thing, I've been lucky enough to play in the best organization out of all of them, so who wants to go anywhere else? If we get an extension done before the season starts, that'd be great. I'd be completely honored to wear pinstripes for a couple more years. But if it doesn't happen and this is my last year [as a Yankee], I had a lot of great memories."

Judge hit .287/.373/.533 with 39 home runs in 148 games last season.