The Diamondbacks obtain right-handed starter Shelby Miller from the Braves for outfielder Ender Inciarte, pitching prospect Aaron Blair, and Dansby Swanson, the first player selected in this year’s MLB June Amateur Draft. The deal marks the first time a #1 overall pick has been traded within the first year of their career, a move made possible because teams are now allowed to trade recently drafted picks after the World Series.

A trade between the Reds and Dodgers for All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman is held up when a police report emerges that the player fired a gun eight times after a domestic altercation on October 30th. While no charges were made a the time, the incident is still under investigation by police and Chapman also faces a possible suspension under Major League Baseball’s new domestic violence policy.

The Red Sox trade P Wade Miley to Seattle, along with P Jonathan Aro, in return for Ps Roenis Elias and Carson Smith.

The Veterans Committee fails to elect any of the ten candidates from the “pre-integration era” up for consideration for enshrinement in the Hall of Fame. Early baseball pioneer Doc Adams comes closest with 10 votes out of the 12 required.