In the world of baseball, numerous free agents have finalized deals during this offseason. The list of 152 signed free agents comprises individuals from both the American and National Leagues. Their contracts, obtained confidentially from industry insiders, often include significant moves to new teams. Among those signed, many will earn major league base salaries even if they initially hold minor league contracts.
Within the American League, several teams have bolstered their rosters significantly. The Baltimore Orioles made a splash by acquiring Tyler O’Neill from Boston on a three-year contract, valued at $49.5 million, while also adding Gary Sánchez from Milwaukee under a one-year deal worth $8.5 million. Charlie Morton was also retained, confirming a one-year commitment worth $15 million. Boston, actively shuffling its lineup, brought in Justin Wilson on a one-year deal for $2.25 million and Aroldis Chapman from Pittsburgh at $10.75 million for a year. Additionally, the Red Sox have included names like Alex Bregman, a key acquisition from Houston for a three-year term totaling $120 million.
Moving to Chicago, the team signed Austin Slater from Baltimore with a $1.75 million contract, while Martín Pérez from San Diego was signed for $5 million. The club also made several minor league contract decisions, which ultimately led to the release of players like Brandon Drury and Joey Gallo. Cleveland ensured it retained key players like Austin Hedges and Shane Bieber, the latter agreeing to a lucrative $16 million deal for a year. Meanwhile, Detroit secured Alex Cobb from Cleveland for a $15 million one-year term and added Gleyber Torres from the New York Yankees for the same amount.
Houston made headlines by signing Christian Walker from Arizona under a substantial three-year contract amounting to $60 million. They also retained fan-favorite Ben Gamel. In another major move, Kansas City signed Carlos Estévez to a two-year deal valued at $22 million, coming from Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Angels strategically acquired Kyle Hendricks from the Chicago Cubs and Travis d’Arnaud from Atlanta, diversifying their roster with useful additions.
In Toronto, the Blue Jays made a high-profile acquisition by signing Anthony Santander for a five-year tenure worth $92.5 million. Another notable addition was Max Scherzer, signing a single-season contract worth $15.5 million. Additionally, the Athletics managed to keep T.J. McFarland, while significantly strengthening their pitching rotation with Luis Severino, obtained from the Mets on a hefty three-year $67 million deal.
Similarly, the National League has witnessed its share of significant signings. The Arizona Diamondbacks made a marquee move by signing Corbin Burnes from Baltimore to a six-year $210 million deal. On the other hand, Atlanta strengthened its squad by bringing in players such as Jurickson Profar on a three-year $42 million contract. The Chicago Cubs, meanwhile, made strategic decisions by signing a mix of new players, including Matt Boyd from Cleveland, valued at $29 million over two years.
The New York Mets accomplished several significant signings, capturing Juan Soto with a milestone 15-year contract worth $765 million. Re-signing key players like Sean Manaea also added depth to their team, as they retained him on a $75 million contract for three years. In Los Angeles, the Dodgers signed Blake Snell to an impressive five-year, $182 million contract and secured Blake Treinen by extending his stay for two more years at $22 million.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, brought back Andrew McCutchen with a $5 million deal for the season and signed players like Caleb Ferguson and Tommy Pham, both on one-year contracts. In San Diego, the Padres ensured continuity by re-signing Elias Díaz on a $3.5 million contract, while also adding Nick Pivetta from Boston under a four-year arrangement for $55 million.
Lastly, Washington rounded off its offseason strategy by securing talents like Michael Soroka and Trevor Williams, with the latter committing to a $14 million contract over two years. Meanwhile, Tokyo’s Fukuoka signed Naoyuki Uwasawa from Boston, securing a four-year arrangement aiming to enhance their pitching prospects. Drawing attention globally, the offseason’s transactions have set the stage for an intriguing baseball season.