Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but we can stay warm all winter long if we bundle up around the fire of MLB's hot stove.

Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, the same salary he earned last season.

Nationals show no urgency to trade MacKenzie Gore as Winter Meetings interest grows, keeping options open while assessing his long-term value.

This offseason has been one of change for the Washington Nationals.

Former first baseman and designated hitter Josh Bell agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the Twins with a mutual option for 2027. The deal also includes a $250,000 signing bonus and $5.5 million salary in 2026 with a $1.25 million buyout, per the AP.

Gray was an All-Star for the Nationals during the 2023 season he pitched 159.0 innings for the Nationals. He had an 8-13 record that season with a 3.91 earned run average. He made 30 starts for the Nationals that season and he struck out 143 batters in 159.0 innings.

The Washington Nationals will have to look elsewhere when it comes to a first baseman.