Spring training camps will open across Arizona and Florida this coming week and there are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move. Even with camp opening, there will be no shortage of hot stove activity the next few weeks. Here now are Sunday’s hot stove happenings.

Dodgers begin extension talks with Roberts

The Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts have “just started talking” about a contract extension, Roberts confirmed on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight podcast. “Hopefully everything takes care of itself, but it’s about value, and I love this organization. But yeah, you want to feel your value, absolutely,” Roberts said. The Dodgers are 851-506 (.627) in nine years under Roberts and he’s led the club to two World Series titles.

Roberts, 52, is entering the final season on the three-year contract extension he signed in March 2022. The Dodgers are the defending World Series champions and the World Series favorites entering 2025.

Closer Robert Suarez most likely trade candidate for Padres

Closer Robert Suarez is the most probable Padres player to be traded, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. Trading Suarez would be a straightforward way to clear payroll for other moves.

Marlins considering veteran starter

The rebuilding Marlins are considering adding a veteran starter, according to the Miami Herald. They could also look to the trade market, where starters like Jordan Montgomery could be had at minimal cost.