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MLBTR Podcast: Surprising Option Decisions, Qualifying Offers, And Paul DePodesta

November 21, 2025 by MLB Trade Rumors

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

  • The gambling scandal involving Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz of the Guardians (3:15)
  • Shane Bieber deciding to stay with the Blue Jays (8:35)
  • Jack Flaherty deciding to stay with the Tigers (18:45)
  • The Rays declining their club option on Pete Fairbanks (26:00)
  • Trevor Story deciding to stay with the Red Sox (35:35)
  • The Tigers issuing a qualifying offer to Gleyber Torres (43:20)
  • The Cubs issuing a qualifying offer to Shota Imanaga (46:25)
  • The Red Sox not issuing a qualifying offer to Lucas Giolito (53:10)
  • The Yankees not issuing a qualifying offer to Devin Williams (55:20)
  • The Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta as president of baseball operations (1:00:00)

Check out our past episodes!

  • Offseason Preview Megapod: Top Trade Candidates – listen here
  • Bo Bichette’s Health, Kazuma Okamoto, And Dylan Cease’s Market – listen here
  • The Phillies’ Outfield, Tarik Skubal, And Hiring College Coaches – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff.  Check out their Facebook page here!

Photo courtesy of Kiyoshi Mio, Imagn Images

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