Holiday shopping list for each MLB team

Arizona is seemingly rebuilding after trading Paul Goldschmidt, though it's still early in the process. For now, their biggest hole is in center field with A.J. Pollock gone from last year's team. The possibility of moving Ketel Marte to center has been mentioned in the past, but that seems unlikely after the team non-tendered Chris Owings.

Atlanta has already added Josh Donaldson and Brian McCann this offseason, but it still needs to fill the void left by Nick Markakis' free agency in right field. In addition, the team would benefit from a top-of-the-line closer, but it remains to be seen if it will have the funds.

Baltimore has finally hired a general manager and field manager as it begins a massive and overdue rebuild. The coming years are going to be rough for the organization, as 2018 was, with a farm system that was left barren for far too long. The team has Dylan Bundy, Alex Cobb and Andrew Cashner at the front of the rotation with major question marks on the back end of it. The bullpen also needs more arms behind Mychal Givens and Richard Bleier.

The World Champs have been quiet so far this offseason beyond re-signing Steve Pearce and Nathan Eovaldi. The bullpen losses of Craig Kimbrel and Joe Kelly are clearly the biggest spots to be filled, but it remains to be seen how much money the Red Sox have for those holes.

It looks like a quiet offseason for the Cubs after they brought back Cole Hamels and traded Drew Smyly to Texas. The team recently signed Daniel Descalso for middle infield depth, but the lineup and rotation are probably set. Elbow surgery for Brandon Morrow does put the bullpen in a bit of a bind, though it's still deep, led by Pedro Strop, Carl Edwards Jr. and Steve Cishek.

The White Sox have made some fine under-the-radar moves, acquiring Alex Colome, Ivan Nova and Yonder Alonso. They've been mentioned as players for big-ticket free agents Bryce Harper and/or Manny Machado, though it remains to be seen if those hopes are realistic. The team does have several high-upside prospects on the cusp, including outfielder Eloy Jimenez and starter pitcher Dylan Cease, both acquired from the Cubs for Jose Quintana. To compete in 2019, it's clear the White Sox will need to add at least one more starter behind Nova, Reynaldo Lopez and Carlos Rodon.

The Reds finally non-tendered Billy Hamilton, so they're in the search for a center field replacement. In addition, the team desperately needs starting pitching after fielding the worst rotation in the NL last season, and so far it has only former Nats starter Tanner Roark (4.34 ERA over 180.1 innings in 2018) to show for its efforts.

Cleveland has made some interesting cost-cutting moves, giving up Yan Gomes and Edwin Encarnacion. However, the team managed to bring back Carlos Santana, and it looks like the rotation will remain intact. Finding a replacement for Gomes behind the plate should still be a priority, as should the bullpen after potentially losing Cody Allen and Andrew Miller in free agency.

It's apparent the Ian Desmond experiment at first base isn't working offensively for the Rox (.729 OPS in 2018), so the team would be well-served to add a cheap option and make Desmond a utility man. Like last offseason, the Rockies also could use more bullpen depth, especially with the likely loss of Adam Ottavino in free agency. A bounce back for Bryan Shaw and Jake McGee would address that area, of course.

Detroit has been one of the busiest teams in baseball so far this offseason, adding Tyson Ross, Matt Moore and Jordy Mercer. Those moves are unlikely to have a big impact, but the team is hoping they can catch lightning in a bottle. Center field is still a problem, and JaCoby Jones seems unlikely to be the answer. The Tigers could go into the year with Niko Goodrum as their starting second baseman, but they're probably better served with him in a utility role again.

The Astros signed Robinson Chirinos, but that might not be the end of their work at catcher. They've been mentioned in J.T. Realmuto trade rumors, and Yasmani Grandal is also still available in free agency. Collin McHugh is set to move back to the starting rotation, but the team could use more surefire innings with the loss of Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers, along with the pending loss of Dallas Keuchel.

If nothing else, the Royals will have the speediest roster in baseball next season after signing Billy Hamilton. He will make an active trio along with Whit Merrifield and Adalberto Mondesi. The lineup looks set if the team wants to give Ryan O'Hearn and Hunter Dozier regular at-bats, and the rotation also has some interesting arms. The bullpen is a bigger problem, lacking much reliability behind Wily Peralta and Kevin McCarthy.

L.A. has done well to add Justin Bour and Matt Harvey, but there is still more work to be done. Another starting pitcher wouldn't hurt, but more dire is finding a starting catcher and more relief help. The team does have a lot of interesting bullpen arms but is lacking an accomplished closer.

The Dodgers roster remains absolutely loaded, and with plenty of interesting reinforcements in the minors. The biggest area of need is catcher, with Yasmani Grandal a free agent. J.T. Realmuto remains a possibility if the team is willing to give up its top prospects to get him.

The Marlins remain in a huge rebuild with a farm system that isn't nearly as good as it should be. J.T. Realmuto remains easily the team's most attractive trade chip, but it remains to be seen if Miami will bite the bullet and move him this offseason. Beyond Realmuto, the Marlins lack any centerpieces of a competitive roster.

Milwaukee had a successful 2018 season but still has some spots to fill this offseason. Second base is an issue after losing Mike Moustakas and Jonathan Schoop, and the team could also still improve at catcher if it's not satisfied with Manny Pina as the starter. The rotation is another area in which the team could look to improve, though the return of Jimmy Nelson from shoulder surgery has the potential to provide a lift.

Minnesota had a terribly disappointing 2018 season, but there is a lot of upside on the roster. The team has already added Jonathan Schoop and C.J. Cron, creating a potentially powerful offense. The pitching does have some holes, as Addison Reed no longer looks like a reliable closer option after struggling last season. Also, the fifth starter spot could be open if the Twins don't trust a young group, including Stephen Gonsalves, Adalberto Mejia, and Fernando Romero, to fill it

The new Mets front office has received it's share of criticism, but there's no debate that the team looks better on paper than it did at the end of the 2018 season. The lineup is looking formidable after adding Robinson Cano and Wilson Ramos, with top first base prospect Peter Alonso close behind. The team could use another outfielder while Yoenis Cespedes heals from foot surgeries early in the year, and it also needs more pitching depth for the rotation and back end of the pen beyond an impressive top four of Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman.

The Yankees continue to be mentioned in the Manny Machado sweepstakes with Didi Gregorius set to miss the start of the year following Tommy John surgery. It remains to be seen if they will splurge or just find a stopgap, but they probably need to make a move. The back end of the rotation also has issues after potentially losing David Robertson and Zach Britton.

Oakland has an overwhelming need in the rotation with Sean Manaea questionable to return this year after shoulder surgery and the potential losses of Trevor Cahill, Mike Fiers, Brett Anderson and Edwin Jackson in free agency. Oakland could literally use an entire new rotation with the pending losses and may also have to address catcher with Jonathan Lucroy potentially gone in free agency.

Philadelphia fell short in its effort to sign Patrick Corbin but clearly could use a top-shelf arm behind Aaron Nola and Jake Arrieta. The team has made some big moves by acquiring Jean Segura and Andrew McCutchen, but the speculation that it will add either Bryce Harper or Manny Machado on a mega deal remains.

The Pirates could be set to make a run in 2019 after adding Chris Archer and Keone Kela late last season, but they've made only minor moves so far this offseason. Those have included trading Ivan Nova and adding Lonnie Chisenhall and Erik Gonzalez as well as pitcher Jordan Lyles. The Pirates could still be in the market for a starting shortstop.

The Padres have been relatively quiet this offseason, but they did sign Ian Kinsler to add veteran leadership. The destiny of the Wil Myers experiment at third base is unknown, but the team already has too many outfielders and could trade him if someone is willing to take the contract. The pitching staff has some interesting and exciting arms but clearly needs more surefire innings to hold up for 162 games.

The Giants probably need to rebuild after getting old fast last season, but new general manager Farhan Zaidi is the right man for the job judging from his contributions in Oakland and with the Dodgers. He has an interesting offseason ahead, but the most glaring weaknesses for 2019 are the outfield corners and the starting rotation behind Madison Bumgarner and Dereck Rodriguez.

The Mariners look like they're in full rebuild mode, trading James Paxton, Mike Zunino, Edwin Diaz, Robinson Cano and Jean Segura, among others. It's unclear what the team is going to do with new addition Edwin Encarnacion, and they have several other contracts they'd probably like to move. It's clear the Mariners do need more pitching before 2019 begins, as well as more prospects to revamp a weak farm system.

The acquisition of Paul Goldschmidt is probably the most impactful move of the 2019 offseason so far, as the Cardinals try to return to the playoffs. They need to find a backup catcher for Yadier Molina after trading Carson Kelly in that deal, and closer is also likely on the team's wish list while Jordan Hicks continues to develop his control. The organization has been burned recently in free agency by Brett Cecil, Luke Gregerson, and Greg Holland, so they could tread carefully as they try to find a closer. Even Alex Reyes has been mentioned as a fill-in possibility, but it would be crazy for the team to rely on his health after major arm injuries in consecutive years.

Tampa Bay has made some noise early in the offseason, trading for Mike Zunino, signing Charlie Morton and acquiring Yandy Diaz for Jake Bauers. With top prospects Brent Honeywell and Jose De Leon set to return from Tommy John surgery, the Rays have a real shot at improving on their 90 wins from last season. The team could still add a DH with power, and the bullpen also lacks much experience at the end of games.

Texas has added Drew Smyly and Lance Lynn to a starting rotation that was simply terrible last year, but the Rangers still could use another arm or two. The bullpen also needs more depth behind Jose Leclerc and Jesse Chavez. Texas signed Jeff Mathis at catcher, but neither he nor Isiah Kiner-Falefa is well-suited to be the starter.

Toronto's youth movement is in full motion with Danny Jansen likely to start at catcher and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. close behind at third base. The pitching remains a major issue, though there are plenty of intriguing arms on the roster like Marcus Stroman, Aaron Sanchez, Sean Reid-Foley, and Ken Giles.

The Nats have made waves in the offseason by signing Patrick Corbin and Kurt Suzuki, and it certainly sounds like they've moved on from Bryce Harper. That's easier with the arrivals of outfield stars Juan Soto and Victor Robles. Howie Kendrick is all but set to be the starter at second base, leaving the bullpen as the only other major hole. The team is really lacking pen depth behind Sean Doolittle at the moment.