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In an extensive update on Major League Baseball’s free agency, a total of 126 players have officially signed new contracts, involving a range of lucrative deals. Below is a detailed breakdown of recent signings, organized by league and club, with contract specifics gathered from management and player sources.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

BALTIMORE (4 signings)

Tyler O’Neill, an outfielder from Boston, has signed a three-year contract worth $49.5 million. Catcher Gary Sánchez, formerly with Milwaukee, inked a one-year deal valued at $8.5 million. Charlie Morton, right-handed pitcher who previously played in Baltimore, has secured a $15 million one-year contract. Additionally, Andrew Kittredge, also a right-handed pitcher from San Francisco, signed a one-year deal for $10 million.

BOSTON (5 signings)

Boston has made moves to strengthen its roster by bringing in left-handed pitcher Justin Wilson from Cincinnati for $2.25 million on a one-year contract. Left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman from Pittsburgh secured a $10.75 million one-year deal. The Red Sox also signed Walker Buehler, right-handed pitcher from the Los Angeles Dodgers, for $21.05 million on a one-year contract. Infielder Alex Bregman from Houston inked a significant three-year deal worth $120 million. Adam Ottavino, right-handed pitcher from the New York Mets, was secured through a minor league contract.

CHICAGO (5 signings)

The White Sox signed Austin Slater, an outfielder from Baltimore, for $1.75 million for one year. Left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez from San Diego signed a one-year deal worth $5 million. Brandon Drury, an infielder from the Los Angeles Angels, joined on a minor league contract. Joey Gallo, a versatile first baseman and outfielder from Washington, signed a minor league deal worth $1.5 million. Michael Clevinger, a right-handed pitcher, re-signed with the club on a minor league contract.

CLEVELAND (6 signings)

Cleveland re-signed catcher Austin Hedges with a one-year deal for $4 million. Right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber was retained for $16 million on a one-year basis. First baseman Carlos Santana from Minnesota signed a one-year contract for $12 million. Right-handed pitcher Paul Sewald from Arizona joined for $7 million over one year. Jakob Junis, another right-handed pitcher from Cincinnati, secured a one-year deal for $4.5 million. Finally, left-handed pitcher John Means from Baltimore signed a one-year contract worth $1 million.

DETROIT (5 signings)

Detroit has signed right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb from Cleveland for a one-year deal valued at $15 million. They also acquired Gleyber Torres, second baseman from the New York Yankees, for a one-year contract worth $15 million. Tommy Kahnle, also a right-handed pitcher from the Yankees, signed on for $7.75 million for one year. Right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty from the Los Angeles Dodgers signed a two-year contract worth $35 million, while John Brebbia, right-handed pitcher from Atlanta, joined on a one-year contract for $2.75 million.

HOUSTON (1 signing)

The Astros signed Christian Walker, first baseman from Arizona, for $60 million over three years. Additionally, Ben Gamel was re-signed for a one-year contract worth $1.2 million.

KANSAS CITY (4 signings)

The Royals re-signed right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen for $7 million for one year. They also brought aboard right-handed pitcher Carlos Estévez from Philadelphia with a two-year deal totaling $22 million, alongside catcher Luke Maile from Cincinnati signing a minor league contract, and right-handed pitcher Ross Stripling from the Athletics on a minor league contract.

LOS ANGELES (6 signings)

The Angels signed right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks from the Chicago Cubs for $2.5 million on a one-year contract. Catcher Travis d’Arnaud from Atlanta inked a two-year deal valued at $12 million. Infielder Kevin Newman from Arizona joined for $2.75 million on a one-year contract, followed by left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi from Houston signing a three-year contract worth $63 million. Kenley Jansen, right-handed pitcher from Boston, was acquired for $10 million over one year, while Yoán Moncada, third baseman from Chicago White Sox, signed for $5 million for one year.

MINNESOTA (2 signings)

The Twins secured outfielder Harrison Bader from the New York Mets with a one-year contract worth $6.25 million and left-handed pitcher Daniel Coulombe from Baltimore for a one-year deal totaling $3 million.

NEW YORK (4 signings)

The Mets made headlines with left-handed pitcher Max Fried from Atlanta signing an impressive eight-year contract worth $218 million. Right-handed pitcher Jonathan Loáisiga was retained for $5 million on a one-year deal, while first baseman Paul Goldschmidt from St. Louis joined for $12.5 million for one year. Left-handed pitcher Tim Hill was also kept for $2.85 million on a one-year agreement.

SEATTLE (3 signings)

The Mariners signed infielder Donovan Solano from San Diego for $3.5 million on a one-year contract. Right-handed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami from the New York Mets secured a minor league contract of $1.3 million, and Placido Polanco, a second baseman, re-signed with the team for $7.75 million on a one-year deal.

TAMPA BAY (3 signings)

The Rays locked in catcher Danny Jansen from Boston with a one-year contract for $8.5 million. They also signed outfielder Eloy Jiménez from Baltimore to a minor league deal, along with infielder Ha-Seong Kim from San Diego for a two-year deal valued at $29 million.

TEXAS (8 signings)

The Rangers saw a flurry of activity, including catcher Kyle Higashioka from San Diego for $13.5 million over two years. Nathan Eovaldi, a right-handed pitcher, was secured for $75 million over three years. Outfielder Joc Pederson from Arizona signed a two-year deal worth $37 million. Pitcher Chris Martin from Boston joined for $5.5 million for one year, while shortstop Nick Ahmed from San Diego secured a minor league deal valued at $1.25 million. Additionally, they signed right-handed pitcher Luke Jackson from Atlanta for $1.5 million on a one-year contract and minor league contracts for pitchers Jesse Chavez from Atlanta and David Buchanan from Cincinnati.

TORONTO (5 signings)

The Blue Jays locked in right-handed pitcher Jeff Hoffman from Philadelphia for a three-year deal worth $33 million, while outfielder Anthony Santander from Baltimore secured a five-year deal for $92.5 million. Right-handed pitcher Yimi García from Seattle inked a two-year contract worth $15 million. Max Scherzer from Texas signed a one-year contract for $15.5 million, alongside right-hander Jacob Barnes from Washington on a minor league contract valued at $1.4 million.

ATHLETICS (4 signings)

The Athletics re-signed left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland for $1.8 million on a one-year deal. Luis Severino, a right-handed pitcher from the New York Mets, signed a considerable three-year contract worth $67 million. They also added infielder Gio Urshela from Atlanta for a one-year contract worth $2.15 million and right-handed pitcher José Leclerc from Texas for $10 million for one year.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

ARIZONA (5 signings)

The Diamondbacks acquired right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes from Baltimore with a massive six-year contract worth $210 million. They also re-signed outfielder Randal Grichuk for $5 million for one year. Right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman from Houston signed for $1.35 million for one year, alongside minor league contracts for infielder Garrett Hampson from Kansas City, and right-handed pitcher Scott McGough.

ATLANTA (2 signings)

The Braves strengthened their lineup by signing outfielder Jurickson Profar from San Diego for $42 million over three years. They also added catcher Curt Casali from San Francisco on a minor league contract.

CHICAGO (6 signings)

The Cubs made several acquisitions, including left-handed pitcher Matt Boyd from Cleveland with a two-year deal worth $29 million. Catcher Carson Kelly from Texas joined on a two-year contract valued at $11.5 million, while left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar from Minnesota signed for $2.75 million over one year. Right-handed pitcher Colin Rea from Milwaukee secured a one-year deal for $5 million, infielder Justin Turner from Seattle signed for $6 million on a one-year basis, and they also brought in minor league pitcher Brooks Kriske from Baltimore.

CINCINNATI (3 signings)

The Reds re-signed left-handed pitcher Brent Suter for $2.5 million on a one-year contract and announced that right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez accepted a $21.05 million qualifying offer. Furthermore, Wade Miley, another left-handed pitcher from Milwaukee, inked a minor league deal for $2.5 million.

COLORADO (3 signings)

The Rockies re-signed catcher Jacob Stallings for $2.5 million on a one-year deal. They also signed infielder Kyle Farmer from Minnesota for $3.25 million for one year and left-handed pitcher Scott Alexander from the Athletics for $2 million over one year.

LOS ANGELES (9 signings)

The Dodgers made big moves by signing left-handed pitcher Blake Snell from San Francisco for $182 million over five years. They also retained right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen for $22 million over two years. Outfielder Michael Conforto from San Francisco signed for $17 million on a one-year contract, while outfielder Teoscar Hernández was brought back for $66 million over three years. Additionally, left-handed pitcher Tanner Scott from San Diego reached a four-year deal valued at $72 million. Right-handed pitcher Kirby Yates from Texas signed on for a one-year deal worth $13 million, while infielder Kiké Hernández was retained for $6.5 million over one year, as well as lefty Clayton Kershaw for $7.5 million on a yearly deal. Finally, they rounded up their signings with a minor league contract for right-handed pitcher Luis A. García from Boston.

NEW YORK (9 signings)

The Yankees made notable signings, including right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas from Milwaukee for $34 million over two years. Rechts-hander Clay Holmes from the New York Yankees was secured for $38 million over three years, while superstar Juan Soto from the Yankees signed a staggering 15-year contract valued at $765 million. They also re-signed left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea for three years at $75 million and outfielder Jesse Winker for one year at $7.5 million. Additionally, left-handed pitcher A.J. Minter from Atlanta signed for $22 million over two years, while right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek was retained for $4.5 million on a one-year contract. First baseman Pete Alonso was re-signed for $54 million over two years, along with right-handed pitcher Drew Smith for $1 million on a one-year deal.

PHILADELPHIA (2 signings)

The Phillies have added outfielder Max Kepler from Minnesota for a one-year contract worth $10 million and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross from Philadelphia with a one-year deal valued at $4 million.

PITTSBURGH (5 signings)

Pittsburgh saw re-signing of outfielder Andrew McCutchen for $5 million on a one-year contract. They signed left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson from Houston for $3 million over one year, while infielder-outfielder Adam Frazier from Kansas City was secured for $1,525,000 for one year. Outfielder Tommy Pham from Kansas City also signed a one-year deal worth $4,025,000, along with left-handed pitcher Ryan Borucki re-signing on a minor league contract.

SAN DIEGO (4 signings)

The Padres retained catcher Elias Díaz for $3.5 million on a one-year contract. They also signed outfielder Jason Heyward from Houston for $1 million over one year, while right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta from Boston joined with a four-year deal valued at $55 million. First baseman Yuli Gurriel from Kansas City signed a minor league deal worth $1.35 million.

SAN FRANCISCO (4 signings)

The Giants secured a minor league contract for catcher Max Stassi from the Chicago White Sox. They have also signed shortstop Willy Adames from Milwaukee for $182 million over seven years, while right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander from Houston joined for a one-year deal worth $15 million. Lastly, they brought in right-handed pitcher Lou Trivino from the New York Yankees on a minor league contract worth $1.5 million.

WASHINGTON (7 signings)

The Nationals signed right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka from the Chicago White Sox for a one-year contract worth $9 million. They re-signed right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams for $14 million on a two-year deal. First baseman Josh Bell from Arizona signed for $6 million for one year, while infielder Amed Rosario signed on a one-year contract for $2 million. Right-handed pitcher Jorge López from the Chicago Cubs reached a one-year deal worth $3 million. They also signed infielder Paul DeJong from Kansas City for $1 million on a one-year basis and right-handed pitcher Lucas Sims from Boston on a one-year contract for $3 million.

JAPAN PACIFIC LEAGUE

FUKUOKA (1 signing)

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have signed right-handed pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa from Boston to a four-year contract.

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