The landscape of Major League Baseball is currently occupied by 50 free agents, with players spanning across both the American League and the National League. This presents an exciting opportunity for teams looking to bolster their rosters during the offseason.
In the American League, the Baltimore Orioles have one notable free agent, catcher James McCann. The Boston Red Sox are looking to fill gaps with three free agents, including right-handed pitcher Luis A. García and left-handed pitcher James Paxton. The Chicago White Sox also have a trio of free agents, featuring right-handed pitchers Michael Clevinger, Chris Flexen, and Dominic Leone.
The Houston Astros have one free agent, right-handed pitcher Héctor Neris, while the Kansas City Royals are working with two free agents, outfielder Robbie Grossman and left-handed pitcher Will Smith. The Los Angeles Angels have three players waiting for signings: left-handed pitcher Matt Moore, outfielder Kevin Pillar, and right-handed pitcher Hunter Strickland. Minnesota Twins’ free agent pair includes right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani and outfielder Manuel Margot.
In the Big Apple, the New York Yankees have first baseman Anthony Rizzo and left fielder Alex Verdugo still available. The Texas Rangers lead the list with six free agents, which includes left-handed pitchers Andrew Chafin and Andrew Heaney, third baseman Matt Duffy, outfielder Travis Jankowski, and right-handed pitchers David Robertson and José Ureña. Finally, the Toronto Blue Jays have left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough, while the Oakland Athletics showcase two free agents: right-handed pitcher Trevor Gott and left-handed pitcher Alex Wood.
Turning to the National League, the Atlanta Braves list two free agents: outfielder Adam Duvall and infielder-outfielder Whit Merrifield. The Chicago Cubs are represented by left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly, whereas the Cincinnati Reds have right-handed pitcher Buck Farmer on the market.
The Colorado Rockies also have two free agents, right-hander Daniel Bard and outfielder Charlie Blackmon. The Los Angeles Dodgers are navigating three free agents, featuring right-handed pitchers Daniel Hudson and Joe Kelly, as well as outfielder Kevin Kiermaier. In New York, the Mets have a notable presence with six free agents, including infielder Jose Iglesias, designated hitter J.D. Martinez, and left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana.
The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping their eye on right-handed pitcher Spencer Turnbull, while the Pittsburgh Pirates list three free agents, which include left-handed pitchers Jalen Beeks and Marco Gonzales, along with catcher Yasmani Grandal. The St. Louis Cardinals have four free agents, featuring designated hitter Matt Carpenter, right-handed pitchers Kyle Gibson, Lance Lynn, and Keynan Middleton. Other free agents in the National League include outfielder David Peralta from the San Diego Padres, outfielder Mark Canha from the San Francisco Giants, and left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin from the Washington Nationals.
As the offseason progresses, these players are poised to attract interest and possibly reshape the dynamics of their respective teams in the upcoming season.
