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2023-24 MLB Free Agents

By Tim Dierkes | December 25, 2022 at 6:00pm CDT

The following players currently project to be eligible for free agency after the 2023 season.  Just to state this extra-clearly, the 2023 season has not yet begun.  Each player’s 2024 age is in parentheses.  To view the current (2022-23) free agent list, click here.

* denotes ineligible for a qualifying offer

Updated 1-30-23

Catchers

Jorge Alfaro (31)
Tucker Barnhart (33) – player option
Victor Caratini (30)
Curt Casali (35) – $2.5MM club option with a $750K buyout
Travis d’Arnaud (35) – $8MM club option
Mitch Garver (33)
Yan Gomes (36) – $6MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Yasmani Grandal (35)*
Austin Hedges (31)
Sandy Leon (35)
Luke Maile (33)
Martin Maldonado (37)
Tom Murphy (33)
Roberto Perez (35)
Manny Piña (37) – $4MM club option
Austin Romine (35)
Mike Zunino (33)

First Basemen

Jesus Aguilar (34)
Josh Bell (31) – can opt out
Brandon Belt (36)*
Ji-Man Choi (33)
Garrett Cooper (33)
C.J. Cron (34)
Rhys Hoskins (31)
Eric Hosmer (34)
Trey Mancini (32) – can opt out of remaining one year with 350 plate appearances in 2023
Wil Myers (33) – club option
Darin Ruf (37) – $3.5MM club option with a $250K buyout
Carlos Santana (38)
Yoshi Tsutsugo (32)
Joey Votto (40) – $20MM club option with a $7MM buyout

Second Basemen

Hanser Alberto (31)
Adam Frazier (32)
Josh Harrison (36)
Tony Kemp (32)
Tommy La Stella (35)
Whit Merrifield (35) – $18MM mutual option with a $500K buyout
Jorge Polanco (30) – $10.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Jonathan Schoop (32)
Kolten Wong (33)

Shortstops

Nick Ahmed (34)
Tim Anderson (31) – $14MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Orlando Arcia (29) – $2MM club option with a $100K buyout
Javier Baez (31) – can opt out of remaining four years and $98MM
Brandon Crawford (37)
Paul DeJong (30) – $12.5MM club option with a $2MM buyout
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (29)
Adalberto Mondesi (28)
Miguel Rojas (35)
Amed Rosario (28)

Third Basemen

Ehire Adrianza (34)
Brian Anderson (31)
Jeimer Candelario (30)
Matt Chapman (31)
Josh Donaldson (38) – $16MM club option with an $8MM buyout*
Eduardo Escobar (35) – $9MM club option with a $500K buyout
Evan Longoria (38)
Manny Machado (31) – can opt out of remaining five years, $150MM
Mike Moustakas (35) – $20MM club option with a $4MM buyout*
Max Muncy (33) – $10MM club option
Justin Turner (39) – player option*
Gio Urshela (32)
Joey Wendle (34)

Left Fielders

Michael Brantley (37)
Mark Canha (35) – $11.5MM club option with a $2MM buyout
Corey Dickerson (35)
Adam Duvall (35)
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (30)
Ian Happ (29)
Brad Miller (34)
Joc Pederson (32)*
Tommy Pham (36)
AJ Pollock (36)*
Eddie Rosario (32) – $9MM club option
Jorge Soler (32) – can opt out of remaining one year, $9MM
Raimel Tapia (30)
Jesse Winker (30)

Center Fielders

Harrison Bader (30)
Cody Bellinger (28)
Adam Duvall (35)
Adam Engel (32)
Enrique Hernandez (32)
Jake Marisnick (33)
Kevin Pillar (35)
Michael A. Taylor (33)

Right Fielders

Brian Anderson (31)
Charlie Blackmon (37)
Michael Conforto (31) – player option*
Joey Gallo (30)
Randal Grichuk (32)
Teoscar Hernandez (31)
Max Kepler (31) – $10MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Nomar Mazara (29)
Whit Merrifield (35) – $18MM mutual option with a $500K buyout
Wil Myers (33) – club option
Hunter Renfroe (32)

Designated Hitters

Michael Brantley (37)
Matt Carpenter (38) – $5.5MM player option
Nelson Cruz (43)*
Trey Mancini (32) – can opt out of remaining one year with 350 plate appearances in 2023
J.D. Martinez (36)
Andrew McCutchen (37)
Shohei Ohtani (29)
Carlos Santana (38)*
Justin Turner (39) – player option*

Starting Pitchers

Matthew Boyd (33)
Carlos Carrasco (37)
Mike Clevinger (33)
Alex Cobb (36) – $10MM club option with a $2MM buyout*
Johnny Cueto (38) – $10.5MM club option with a $2.5MM buyout
Yu Darvish (37)
Zach Davies (31)
Jack Flaherty (28)
Chris Flexen (29)
Kyle Gibson (36)
Lucas Giolito (29)
Sonny Gray (34)
Andrew Heaney (33) – can opt out
Kyle Hendricks (34) – $16MM club option with a $1.5MM buyout
Rich Hill (44)
Jakob Junis (31)
Brad Keller (28)
Corey Kluber (38) – $11MM club option
Clayton Kershaw (36)
Michael Lorenzen (32)
Seth Lugo (34) – $7.5MM player option
Lance Lynn (37) – $18MM club option with a $1MM buyout*
Kenta Maeda (35)
Tyler Mahle (29)
Sean Manaea (32) – can opt out
German Marquez (29) – $16MM club option with a $2.5MM buyout
Nick Martinez (33) – two-year, $32MM club option; if declined, two-year, $16MM player option
Miles Mikolas (35)
Wade Miley (37) – $10MM mutual option with a $1MM buyout
Frankie Montas (31)
Jordan Montgomery (31)
Charlie Morton (40) – $20MM club option
Aaron Nola (31)
Jake Odorizzi (34)*
Shohei Ohtani (29)
James Paxton (34)
Martin Perez (33)*
Eduardo Rodriguez (31) – can opt out of remaining three years and $49MM*
Hyun-Jin Ryu (37)*
Luis Severino (30)
Max Scherzer (39) – can opt out of remaining one year, $43,333,334*
Blake Snell (31)
Marcus Stroman (33) – can opt out of remaining one year, $21MM*
Noah Syndergaard (31)*
Jose Ureña (32) – $4.5MM club option with a $500K buyout
Julio Urias (27)
Vince Velasquez (32)
Adam Wainwright (42)
Luke Weaver (30)
Alex Wood (33)

Right-Handed Relievers

Jacob Barnes (34)
Matt Barnes (34) – $8MM club option with a $2.25MM buyout
Anthony Bass (36)
Brad Boxberger (36) – $5MM mutual option with an $800K buyout
Ryan Brasier (36)
John Brebbia (34)
Miguel Castro (29) – $5MM+ club/vesting option.  Vests with 60 appearances if he passes end-of-season physical
Luis Cessa (32)
Jesse Chavez (40)
Jose Cisnero (35)
Tyler Duffey (33)
Carl Edwards Jr. (32)
Jeurys Familia (34)
Buck Farmer (33)
Dylan Floro (33)
Luis Garcia (37)
Yimi Garcia (33) – $5MM club/vesting option with a $1MM buyout.  Vests with 49 innings or games in 2023
Mychal Givens (34)
Heath Hembree (35)
Liam Hendriks (35) – $15MM club option with a $15MM buyout
Jordan Hicks (27)
Daniel Hudson (37) – $6.5MM club option
Joe Jimenez (29)
Pierce Johnson (33)
Joe Kelly (36) – $9.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Ian Kennedy (39)*
Craig Kimbrel (36)*
Dinelson Lamet (31)
Jose Leclerc (30) – $6.25MM club option with a $500K buyout
Reynaldo Lopez (30)
Nick Martinez (33) – two-year, $32MM club option; if declined, two-year, $16MM player option
Phil Maton (31)
Trevor May (34)
Collin McHugh (37) – $6MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Mark Melancon (39) – $5MM mutual option with a $2MM buyout
Hector Neris (35)
Emilio Pagan (33)
Erasmo Ramirez (34)
David Robertson (39)
Craig Stammen (40)
Ryne Stanek (32)
Robert Stephenson (31)
Chris Stratton (33)
Ryan Tepera (36)
Blake Treinen (36) – option
Drew VerHagen (33)
Nick Wittgren (33)
Kirby Yates (37) – $5.75MM club option with a $1.25MM buyout

Left-Handed Relievers

Jose Alvarado (29)
Richard Bleier (37) – $3.75MM club option with a $250K buyout
Aroldis Chapman (36)
Jake Diekman (37) – $4MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Jarlin Garcia (31) – club option
Amir Garrett (32)
Josh Hader (30)
Aaron Loup (36) – $7.5MM club option with a $2MM buyout
Wandy Peralta (32)
Drew Pomeranz (34)
Brooks Raley (36) – $6.5MM club option with a $1.25MM buyout
Joely Rodriguez (32) – $4.25MM club option with a $500K buyout
Brent Suter (34)

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  1. Rsox

    2 months ago

    So Ohtani, Devers, and maybe Machado if he opts out and then a stark decline to the lower tiers

    Reply
    • TimLincecum55

      2 months ago

      My thoughts exactly. Would this be a record low for qualifying offers made in an offseason?

      Reply
      • Rsox

        2 months ago

        By an incredibly wide margin

        Reply
        • Arnold Ziffel

          1 month ago

          Certainly a weaker class than this year.

      • johndietz

        2 months ago

        You all know damn well a lot of these guys will have career bests years going into free agency. Uriah, Giolito, Flaherty, Nola, Means, Severing, Hader, Chapman

        Reply
        • bergeraj

          2 months ago

          Nola just had a career year he was in the top 5 in almost every meaningful pitching stat and was 4th in CY voting! He should have been mentioned with Nola Devers and Machado!

        • bergeraj

          2 months ago

          Sry meant Otani not Nola obviously

      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        Better get your position players this year.

        Reply
      • Henry Silvestre

        1 month ago

        Padres alone will QO Manny if he opts out.. Snell.. Yu .. and Hader so that’s 4 QOs..
        I think Manny AJP and Peter Siedler will sit down and extend him 10-12yrs 300 to 360 and he will be a non issue next offseason .. But if he does he is getting QO

        Reply
        • grittyshaker

          1 month ago

          Or they let Machado walk and sign Devers to play with his former teammate

      • Michael Chaney

        1 month ago

        A record low? I feel like if anything, next year’s QO class could be huge.

        Hoskins, Chapman, Devers, Machado, Ohtani, Giolito, Nola, Severino, and Urias alone seem like locks. Then you add in guys who could play themselves into getting one (Gurriel, Rosario, Happ, Hernandez, Darvish, Flaherty, Gray, Montas, Montgomery, Snell, Hader, Mahle) and guys who would opt out if they play well enough to get one (Bell, Heaney, Manaea) then that’s plenty of possible candidates.

        Then you have guys like Bellinger, Gallo, Clevinger, and Montas who could get one if they play up to levels they’ve shown in the past. And then a few wild cards like Renfroe and Bader who are at least decent enough to possibly be a surprise candidate.

        Obviously the vast majority of those guys won’t be getting one, but there are enough guys who are seemingly locks that there should be a decent amount of guys that get one. I look forward to my comment aging poorly by next winter.

        Reply
    • ArmChairGM-

      2 months ago

      Serevino, Urias, Hoskins, Chapman, Snell, Montgomery, Mahle, T Hernandez, Gurriel, And Happ as well

      Reply
    • Allinws4

      2 months ago

      Zero percent chance devers and shohei make it to FA and Manny isn’t going to opt out

      Reply
      • MannyBeingMVP

        2 months ago

        My guess is Friars will negotiate a new deal for Manny, probably similar to old one but adding a year or two.

        Reply
      • JonCor

        2 months ago

        Zero percent chance? That’s so dumb. Very good chance both of them will make it to FA, and very reasonable chance too that Machado will opt out depending on how this season goes for him.

        Reply
      • marinersblue96

        2 months ago

        100% chance Ohtani is going to be a FA. He is not going to sign an extension with the Angels unless they make the playoffs and there is <5% of that.

        Reply
        • i like al conin

          1 month ago

          @Marinersblue96: Less than 5%? Is this the first time you’ve been on this site this off-season?

        • marinersblue96

          1 month ago

          Less than 5% was being optimistic for the Angels. They have one really good pitcher and 4th/5th type SP for the rest of the rotation. Andersen is unlikely to match what he did for the Dodgers last year. The lineup is nothing but questions marks. Rendon isn’t very good when healthy, Trout is still a stud but outside of Ohtani the remaining lineup is below average. Drury had a career year, like Andersen I doubt he matches it again.. IMHO they will be battling with Texas for 3rd in the division.

      • myaccount2

        2 months ago

        0% chance they make it to free agency? More like 100% for Ohtani and 70% for Devers.

        Reply
      • Mets6986??

        2 months ago

        Zero percent chance they don’t go to FA. Ohtani might get $500 mil and Devers $300 mil. The drop off is drastic after them.

        Reply
      • holecamels35

        1 month ago

        I’d take you up on 2 of those 3 happening. Red Sox lost nearly an entire 25 man roster the past two year, what makes you think they keep Devers? Manny sees what the other shortstops got who he’s arguably better than, not sure about Otani, such a rare player

        Reply
        • websoulsurfer

          1 month ago

          Machado has not been a SS in a long time.

      • justme789

        1 month ago

        If Devers and Shohei were going to sign extensions they would have done it by now.

        Reply
    • padam

      2 months ago

      Thought the same thing. Teams may look to strike harder this year with the weak class next year. Should be interesting.

      Reply
    • Central Valley

      2 months ago

      You forgot La Stella.

      Just kidding.

      Reply
    • Sky14

      2 months ago

      There’s also Urias, Serevino and Nola along with Giolito and Montas (if they right the ship). That seems like a pretty normal class.

      Reply
      • Ma4170

        2 months ago

        I think Nola is just that next tier and has had some great years, but some really sub par ones too… he’s an interesting one bc he’ll probably get paid like an ace

        Reply
    • Dorothy_Mantooth

      2 months ago

      Don’t forget about Urias too. He’s an excellent pitcher but I don’t see the Dodgers letting him get to free agency. They will lock him up sometime this year.

      Reply
      • Dorothy_Mantooth

        2 months ago

        No idea why my message posted 3-4 times; hopefully the extras will go away. If they don’t I didn’t purposely post this multiple times.

        Reply
    • BRICKHARDMEAT220

      2 months ago

      Let’s see here how many 100 mil contracts for this class.

      Locks if healthy / same as 2022

      Ohtani
      Devers
      Nola
      Urias
      Machado (opt out)

      Yeah this class is pretty weak.

      Reply
      • DogDays2

        1 month ago

        To quote Major League:

        Who are these f guys?

        Reply
    • RobM

      1 month ago

      Machado will opt out unless he gets injured. The money being tossed about this offseason will push him to free agency. He’s “only” owed $160MM for five seasons after 2023. He’ll easily eclipse that. He could be considered the second best free agent at that point factoring in his hitting, his defensive ability and his durability. He also could slip over to SS again.

      Down in the second tier, someone like Severino could elevate himself with a 15o+ inning season, something he’s primed for. Bader may get a surprisingly high contract based on the lack of quality CFers.

      The weakness of next year’s free agent class could explain why this off season has been so crazy with contracts. The quality outside the top few you mentioned is not deep.

      Reply
      • abc123baseball

        1 month ago

        Agreed about Machado. The CF market May at least be partially satiated through trades.

        Lots of baseball to play between now and November. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Some of these guys have monster years.

        Reply
        • RobM

          1 month ago

          @Abc, agreed. There will be surprise breakouts, if not from the top-tier, then from some of the second tier. A year ago, Judge was considered one of the top three to five free agents this off season (some projections had all four SS’s ahead of him, but I could only see Correa and Turner in my view), but he obliterated those projections.

    • dale123

      1 month ago

      Put Urias in the top 5 as welk

      Reply
    • ohyeadam

      1 month ago

      Don’t sleep on Julio Urias. 27 year old aces get PAID

      Reply
      • websoulsurfer

        1 month ago

        He is more of a deuce, and he will still get paid.

        Reply
    • Bryzzo2016

      1 month ago

      Yep, I think that’s why some front offices spent big this year. Big drop off after Ohtani, Devers and Machado(possibly) so most of the teams with money to spend next year won’t have much to spend it on.

      Reply
  2. Yankee Clipper

    2 months ago

    Just a correction for the article: you forgot to change Shohei’s uniform to NYY for the cover page pic.

    Reply
    • compassrose

      2 months ago

      Shohie doesn’t like pinstripes wants to have a goatee and wants to wear the best alt uni it is Sunday home cream. He also wants his 1st name on his jersey. He knows of 1 team that has waded the first name waters. It is OK to feel that desperate feeling of want and you fail to get what you want. He also will look good in the Friday green unis. If you feel too bad and need a pitcher we will send you Marco. He will be an extra arm.

      Reply
    • Joe says...

      2 months ago

      Clipper apparently lesser teams need multiple gimmicky unis. They just can’t measure up to the pinstripes and interlocking NY.

      Reply
      • Yankee Clipper

        2 months ago

        I admit, I was thrown off by the “Friday green unis” thing. I’m not exactly sure to which team or uniform that applies.

        That said, I think Shohei wants to win. West coast was nice…promises were nice. But I think he’s tired of losing, honestly. I believe his next team will be one in perennial competition & have the resources to pay him, build around him, and not have to rebuild at all.

        Happy Thanksgiving, Joe.

        Reply
        • Joe says...

          2 months ago

          Happy Thanksgiving to you too Clip. I’m guessing Seattle with his mention of Marco.

        • Melchez17

          1 month ago

          When Ohtani signs somewhere else, Yankee fans will say he wouldn’t be able to handle the pressure cooker.

      • lesterdnightfly

        2 months ago

        Breaking News:
        At least 6 teams wear pinstripes as part of their regular uniforms.

        Reply
        • Yankee Clipper

          2 months ago

          “Pinstripes and the interlocking NY”

          That seems….clear to me. But to your point about pinstripes, only one team’s uniform is referred to as “the pinstripes” anyway. But the “interlocking NY” in Joe’s comment was a pretty big hint too.

        • myaccount2

          2 months ago

          He might not go to the Mariners, but I’m pretty confident he won’t go to the Yankees. Doesn’t seem like he wants to deal with that noise.

        • compassrose

          2 months ago

          I honestly doubt Seattle will go after him but might. I just like flipping crap to the NY fans that can take it. I also thought the cream unis was a give away.

          Not sure why Joe thinks different unis are a gimmick. How many combinations do you haves? Lastly the name should give it away. Our hat has a compass rose on it. Most of our unis have a form on it. It will be interesting to see where he goes. Everything you mentioned is Seattle money set up to win etc. It will be interesting to see where he does go. We would have to trade a pitcher to make room for him.

          Happy Thanksgiving to all you on the EC have probably eaten we are waiting for the Turkey to get done Eat some pie after you wake up from your sleep coma.

        • myaccount2

          2 months ago

          I’m a Mariners fan haha I’m 99.9% positive we’re going Ohtani based on some of Dipoto’s wording to a question during the year end press conference… but I’m not going to guarantee we land him.

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          Shohei wants to wear Yank pinstripes and his birthday suit at the same time!

        • Melchez17

          1 month ago

          I wonder if the Mets are allowed to pursue Ohtani? They will need to ask the Yankees.

    • Cat Mando

      2 months ago

      Shohei loves the Yankees so much that they were the first team he nixed from the list before signing with the Angels.

      Reply
      • Yankee Clipper

        2 months ago

        Time will tell. Priorities change.

        Reply
    • Mets6986??

      2 months ago

      They aren’t willing to pay Judge. Why would you trying they would pay Ohtani?

      Reply
      • Yankee Clipper

        2 months ago

        Substantially less money on the books + no Judge = Ohtani.

        Reply
    • RobM

      1 month ago

      Clipper, the general vibe is he prefers the West Coast, and he should have the Dodgers, the Giants and the Angels (under new ownership) really pushing hard for his services out west. The Yankees signing Judge and their refusal to cross the Cohen tax line seemingly takes them out of the running. I can see Cohen going huge for Ohtani, and he doesn’t like to be denied, and he has Eppler, who the Yankees had shadowing Ohtani for years. Unfortunately, he went to the Angels before Ohtani was available. Will that relationship help again?

      Ohtani himself may have a preference for the West Coast, so getting every last dollar may not matter. We saw that when he came over originally. Dark horse? The Red Sox? Maybe they’ve been keeping their power dry for a run at the modern Ruth to avenge the past! I’d never count the Yankees out if they decide to go all in, but will they?

      Reply
  3. angryyankeesfan1

    2 months ago

    Starting pitching market goes crazy.

    Reply
    • Yankee Clipper

      2 months ago

      Nola is the cream of that crop.

      Reply
      • Innotsorryisaidthatoyourass

        2 months ago

        NOLA won’t be going anywhere.

        Reply
        • Mets6986??

          2 months ago

          Most free agents leave if they make it to open market.

        • BlueSkies_LA

          2 months ago

          Agreed, it would be really hard to move from its current location next to the Gulf of Mexico.

    • Big whiffa

      2 months ago

      I agree ! I also believe he goes there bc he thrives under pressure. I think yanks loose judge but get ohtani. Boston had a shot at ohtani but there team will continue to decline by the time he makes a decision

      Reply
  4. Al Hirschen

    2 months ago

    A lot of age in this group

    Reply
    • Big whiffa

      2 months ago

      A lot of age in all free agent groups. It’s how the game has to be designed when there’s not equal profit sharing like in football

      Reply
      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        Just a weak free agent class. Usually more stars under 30. Rigged was when they had no free agency at all. Sure owners wish it was still that way. Players agreed to the terms so don’t feel sorry for them.

        Reply
    • CALgoldenBears

      2 months ago

      My thoughts exactly. 11 pitchers under 30 and only 6 positional players under 30. I guess baseball rigged the system so players don’t become free agents until they turn 30

      Reply
  5. Johhos

    2 months ago

    Phillies need to extend Nola; otherwise guaranteed he gets the QO.

    Reply
    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Bold guarantee.

      Reply
      • Bart Harley Jarvis

        1 month ago

        Astute, some might say.

        Reply
  6. NickofTime

    2 months ago

    Man..thats a weak FA class among position players.

    Reply
    • Appalachian_Outlaw

      2 months ago

      If Winker and Rosario bounce-back and Machado opts out, 3B and LF are pretty strong. We also don’t yet know what will happen with the SS market this season. Someone could take a 1 yr deal, play the market in a weaker crop.

      Reply
      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        Maybe Correa if he is still black listed by big spenders. This should be a strong market with teams knowing what 2023 looks like.

        Reply
    • solaris602

      2 months ago

      Especially catchers. That sorry bunch is gonna be worse than even this year’s 2B class.

      Reply
    • abc123baseball

      1 month ago

      Matt Chapman is one to watch. What a difference a year makes in terms of perceived value. He could swing back to the elite tier.

      Reply
  7. TrumboJumbo

    2 months ago

    I feel like a lot of spirits are going to be crushed when the Halos extend Shohei.

    Reply
    • Drew Waters Bat

      2 months ago

      Ahahahaha your funny. If you really think he is gonna stay then this won’t be a happy time for you. 1 aging superstar and 1 aging overpaid star. That team is atleast 4 years away from being competitive and even then it’s not a guarantee they will be able to compete. You need Donald Glover not Shoehei Ohtani.

      Reply
      • TrumboJumbo

        2 months ago

        Drew, I wish I could say that you swayed me. Unfortunately, I still think he stays in Anaheim. Donald Glover? Danny Glovers son? The actor?

        Reply
        • Drew Waters Bat

          2 months ago

          I ment to put Danny Glover. That’s not his dad. Danny Glover and Donald Glover aren’t related.

        • Drew Waters Bat

          2 months ago

          I was trying to put Danny Glover because for that team to be any good and competitive, it needs Angels everywhere, not just the outfield. More than 9.

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          Are you SURE they aren’t? Not even distant kinfolk? Glover is a pretty rare name…

        • Drew Waters Bat

          2 months ago

          Distance kinfolk is very different than father and son. Danny Glover and his wife only ever had a daughter and she didn’t marry Donald either. No relations.

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          Ok kool, we’ll stick with distant kinfolk then. I think we all descended from 2 people so it’s all relative.

        • myaccount2

          2 months ago

          Why would he stay in Anaheim when he said he’s not having fun, the team doesn’t win, and Moreno is selling the team?

        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          I baseball expert and a danny glover family expert as well. Impressive.

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          DreamGM, you showed up on my 23&Me as a 5th Cousin…Was expecting you at the table this Thansgiving….If you are a no show, next year you bring the pies!

        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          You know me and uncle Mikey go to grams. But gram ain’t looking so good so maybe next year. Meant to say A baseball expert. Definitely not I. It’s creepy but I can understand a fan obsessed with JLO or Gal or another attractive female. But Danny Glover? Someone should let him know he has stalker. He should be alerted for his safety but he might be flattered as well.

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          Yeah, I spend many hours a day attending to “Danny Glover” matters.

  8. RunDMC

    2 months ago

    PHI gonna mess around and let Nola sneak away? Same for LAD/Urias?

    Reply
    • cpdpoet

      2 months ago

      Nola will get extended.

      Reply
    • C Yards Jeff

      2 months ago

      #@RunDMC: Urias, to me, is tops of this UFA class. LA is salivating to extend him. They’re eager to huddle with his agent. That’s where it gets interesting. His agent? Boras Corporation.

      Reply
      • TrumboJumbo

        2 months ago

        Hahahaha CYards, yeah the Dodgers seem to wait till the VERY last second to extend anyone. Remember how close Bellinger was to getting a big extension after 2019 but they got Mookie instead? Now would be the time to extend him.

        Reply
        • C Yards Jeff

          2 months ago

          @TrumboJ; that’s the beauty of the LA organization. If Urias, next off season, ends up going to the highest bidder (and with Boras as agent a definite possibility) and if it’s not them, Blue acts on their Plan B and with immediacy. Plus, comfortable spending big bucks for the replacement if warranted.

  9. Drew Waters Bat

    2 months ago

    I thought Juan Soto was to be a free agent during this time?

    Reply
    • PadreB2011

      2 months ago

      Soto is with SD until at least the end of 24…unless he doesn’t sign an extension from there…SD may trade him for prospects and needs at 24’s deadline.

      Reply
      • Drew Waters Bat

        2 months ago

        Thank you.

        Reply
  10. 2012orioles

    2 months ago

    I’d be totally okay if the Orioles do something this year, even if it’s considered a little too soon. Unless they plan on going all in on Ohtani

    Reply
    • TrumboJumbo

      2 months ago

      Shohei is already living a lavish SoCal lifestyle. Can you do that in Maryland? Plus his GF/Future wife is firmly engrained in CA. Why on Earth would he wanna go to Bal?

      Reply
      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        Orioles were over 500 and sorta in playoff race. You are the only person I heard who thinks it would be a year too early.

        Because Baltimore gave him significantly more money? You don’t have much free time in season. Off season you can live wherever you want.

        Reply
        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          DreamGM, I like your pretty green check mark avatar, but I don’t really understand what you mean…”Year too early?”

        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          2012 said “I’d be totally okay if the Orioles do something this year, even if it’s considered a little too soon.” I don’t believe this season is too soon and havn’t heard anyone else say that. I wasn’t a reply to you. I saved the forest by answering 2 post with just 1 post by using 2 paragraphs.

        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          Wasn’t even disagreeing with you. I would guess on a list of all 30 teams Ohtani wants to play for Baltimore would be in the bottom 1. But IF they gave him 50 or 100 more than anyone else he might love Baltimore.

        • myaccount2

          2 months ago

          You think he would want to go to Baltimore less than Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Oakland, Detroit, or Colorado? I suppose you can argue over which of those 6 is the least desirable city to live in but I don’t think it’s disputable which team is in better position than the other 5.

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          I would love to live in Colorado.

        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          He isn’t going to any of those cities unless they do a crazy over pay. Pittsburgh and Oakland would be great if he is serious about playing for a contender because the second they aren’t a contender they will trade him to one.

        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          I been to all of those cities. Definitely rather live in Denver or Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is on like every best cities to live in list. Colorado Springs makes a lot of list as well and isn’t that far from Denver. Oakland is surrounded by the rest of California so that’s a plus.

      • websoulsurfer

        1 month ago

        Yes.

        Reply
  11. Central Valley

    2 months ago

    Seriously, what’s going to happen with Bauer’s situation?

    Reply
    • dramsey10

      2 months ago

      Hopefully the braves will work something with him. Just hopeful thinking. No inside knowledge. He’s getting a raw deal though.

      Reply
      • lesterdnightfly

        2 months ago

        Bauer’s getting what he deserves.

        Reply
    • Big whiffa

      2 months ago

      Blacked ball from league. Can’t you tell ?

      Reply
      • TrumboJumbo

        2 months ago

        Some fans are chompin at the bit to cut him a deal the second he is available.

        Reply
        • BlueSkies_LA

          2 months ago

          Sad, but true.

    • BlueSkies_LA

      2 months ago

      According to recent reporting, a ruling on his appeal of the suspension won’t be made any earlier than next month. The woman’s countersuit suit was allowed to proceed and Bauer’s defamation suit against her lawyer was dismissed. That’s pretty much everything new we’re going to know until next month at the soonest.

      Reply
      • TrumboJumbo

        2 months ago

        What a mess BlueSkies. I would want to have my hands washed of the whole ordeal as quickly as possible.

        Reply
        • BlueSkies_LA

          2 months ago

          It can get a lot messier and probably will. He’s already sued just about everyone in sight. When his appeal fails, as I believe it will, he will file even more suits. He’s being egged on by some, including the lawyer who represented Roger Clemens when he was named in the Mitchell Report.

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          I don’t know how he can afford these legal bills with only 80-100 mil in the bank.

        • Yankee Clipper

          2 months ago

          Trumbo: Autograph sessions at Books-a-Million?

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          Clip, he probably had an early stake in bitcoin and is actually worth 500 mil.

        • Yankee Clipper

          2 months ago

          Perhaps he cornered the market on snuff films?

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          Hahahahahah What I have been waiting 1/2 the day for Clip! Attaboy! Spread the word hahaha

  12. AdmiralPatton

    2 months ago

    I think Hendriks buyout is wrong because it’s the same as the club option

    Reply
    • hyraxwithaflamethrower

      2 months ago

      No, that’s right. The option pays that year, but the buyout is paid over several years. There’s little chance they don’t pick it up unless the wheels totally fall off.

      Reply
      • Deere5800 2

        2 months ago

        I assumed it was wrong too, lol, but yeah, that’s an interesting contract structure.

        Reply
  13. GoRav114

    2 months ago

    Hope the Os lock up Means. He’s been hurt a lot and it seems like he might be more amicable to a reasonable contract to fit right into the middle of the rotation for 5 years. He’s not an ace but could make a stud #3

    Reply
    • CHS O'sFan

      2 months ago

      I’m pretty sure Means is controlled through 2024. He signed a 2 year deal due to his injury in April, but that covered Arb 1 and Arb 2 seasons. He has his Arb 3 year next offseason.

      Reply
      • GoRav114

        2 months ago

        I thought so too. Threw me off seeing him listed here

        Reply
  14. whosehighpitch

    2 months ago

    As a Phillies fan nothing makes me more happier than seeing Rhys Hoskins name on there. Most likely they will give him a QO and we’ll be stuck with him for another year after

    Reply
    • cpdpoet

      2 months ago

      Not a Hoskins fan, nor am I a hater….With Boras as his agent, ZERO chance he even sniffs an extension.
      It will be curious if they give him a QO? And what would a contract for a 31 yr old Hoskins look like…?

      Reply
  15. Digdugler

    2 months ago

    Pretty weak class

    Reply
  16. lesterdnightfly

    2 months ago

    Julio Franco (65)

    Reply
    • ahh

      2 months ago

      Bartolo Colon (50)

      Reply
    • TrumboJumbo

      2 months ago

      Buster Posey (35)
      (Going to Anaheim)

      Reply
  17. jt33nym

    2 months ago

    Surprised the Dodgers haven’t extended Urias yet. Teams will be all over him if he gets to FA

    Reply
    • vtadave

      1 month ago

      Perhaps you haven’t heard of his agent.

      Reply
  18. 30 Parks

    2 months ago

    That Javier Baez contract is a mistake by the Tigers. Baez & Bellinger have the same issue – long swing.

    Reply
    • vtadave

      1 month ago

      ya think?

      Reply
  19. Lone Rangers

    2 months ago

    Today I’m thankful that DeGrom resigned with the Mets for 2yrs $60 mil. I’m also thankful for what I’ve been smoking

    Reply
  20. Lone Rangers

    2 months ago

    Does Scherzer opt out of that last year of his contract?

    Reply
    • AverageCommenter

      2 months ago

      Probably not, unless he thinks he can get maybe a 2/80 Or something

      Reply
  21. TigerFanFromIndiana

    2 months ago

    Miguel Cabrera is missing off of this list. The team option at the end of 23 will certainly be bought out

    Reply
    • King Floch

      2 months ago

      Plot Twist:

      Miggy goes all Pujols 2022 and Detroit exercises the option.

      Reply
    • LABeachguy

      2 months ago

      You beat me to it. I had the same thought.

      Reply
  22. Old York

    2 months ago

    I can see Ji-Man Choi having a monster season and winning MVP so he can cash in.

    Reply
  23. myaccount2

    2 months ago

    Notable that Chris Flexen is listed for all those people claiming he was going into arbitration upon the conclusion of the initial contract years.

    Reply
  24. King Floch

    2 months ago

    Would be kinda neat if Machado opted out and the O’s re-signed him.

    It doesn’t really make any sense considering all of the young IFs the Orioles will have arriving over the next year or two, but f*** it lol.

    Reply
    • miltpappas

      2 months ago

      O’s aren’t paying anyone 35-40 mil and no marquee player wants to go to Baltimore unless no other team wants him.

      Reply
      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        If they would pay a 30 something year old 40 million a year they would go to Baltimore.

        Reply
  25. MotownWings

    2 months ago

    You can scratch Baez off the free agent list. No way he’s opting out.

    Reply
  26. DTD/ATL1313

    2 months ago

    You know it’s a weak FA class when catcher actually has appealing depth

    Reply
  27. Logjammer D"Baggagecling

    2 months ago

    Cubs need to extend Ian Happ

    Reply
  28. BabyBoyBlueDiamond

    1 month ago

    Awesome… a list of players the Seattle Mariners are going to blatantly ignore. Yay for Mariners fans.

    Reply
  29. Stan Konit

    1 month ago

    I predict Cron two years with the Twins.

    Reply
  30. THEY LIVE!!!

    1 month ago

    Thank You for the list of 2023-24 MLB FAs.

    Reply
  31. titanic struggle

    1 month ago

    I’m indifferent on this subject to some extent, because I’m just a Reds fan, and we aren’t relevant at this point at all. I have one thing to say about Ohtani though. I just really hope for this guy not to suffer a serious injury. He’s been all world, but playing the way he does has to take a considerable toll on his body..

    Reply
    • Jaysfan1981

      1 month ago

      Playing the way he does?

      He pitches, every 6th day. Not 5th.

      He’s not in the feild, he doesn’t run into the wall catching deep fly balls, he’s not throwing his body around diving trying to take hits away.

      I don’t understand, is he made of glass?

      Reply
  32. SteveM7

    1 month ago

    Ohtani becomes MLB’s first $1B player!

    Reply
  33. Wilmer the Thrillmer

    1 month ago

    With Devers, Machado & Ohtani the only big names, overall it’s a very weak free agent class next offseason. No wonder there was such a wild scramble for the top free agents this month! (December 2022).

    Reply
    • avenger65

      1 month ago

      Make that Devers. No way Ohtani is going anywhere and I doubt Machado will opt out of $150mm unless the Mets offer $250mm.

      Reply
      • Little Stevie Janowsky

        1 month ago

        No way ohtani is wasting his time with a loser organization any longer. He’s as good as gone

        Reply
      • YourDreamGM

        1 month ago

        Machado will opt out unless AJ over pays for him or something drastic happens. Majority of teams in baseball will pay him more than 150 million.

        Reply
    • websoulsurfer

      1 month ago

      Nola and Urias will get big contracts too.

      Reply
  34. Nate 16

    1 month ago

    C-d’Arnaud
    1B-Hoskins
    2B-Polanco
    SS-Anderson
    3B-Devers
    LF-Canha
    CF-Bellinger
    RF-Hernandez
    DH-Machado

    Reply
    • websoulsurfer

      1 month ago

      Machado who plays exceptional defense at DH but Devers who is awful continues to play 3B?

      Reply
  35. Augusto Barojas

    1 month ago

    Other than Ohtani, Devers, and possibly Machado (I can’t believe he’ll opt out, we’ll see), this is a fugly list compared to the past couple of years. Nowhere near the number of top quality players.

    Reply
    • YourDreamGM

      1 month ago

      Almost certain he opts out. Would have to be severely injured not to. Good chance they extend him though.

      Reply
  36. CHS O'sFan

    1 month ago

    Unless I’m missing something, Means shouldn’t be a FA until after the 2024 season. That 2024 pitching class should be fun.

    Reply
  37. eznod

    1 month ago

    Cardinals have 4 Starting Pitchers on this list…Hmmm.

    Reply
  38. geotheo

    1 month ago

    Means isn’t a free agent until after the 2024 season

    Reply
  39. Boy Caught MLB TR

    1 month ago

    A few observations: very little offense
    many big name pitchers who are old and some young ones too
    some decent relievers
    it seems there were way more FA this offseason than there will be next offseason (maybe some of these guys will sign 1 year contracts and non-tendered guys may increase this, but it still seems very light)

    Reply
  40. bravegator

    1 month ago

    Max fried??? Or did I miss it

    Reply
    • YourDreamGM

      1 month ago

      Not a free agent until after 2024 season.

      Reply
  41. bravegator

    1 month ago

    Max fried??

    Reply
  42. Datashark

    1 month ago

    Shohei Ohtani (29) 8 years 400M

    Reply
    • Jaysfan1981

      1 month ago

      Probably 12 / 500

      Reply
  43. #FireFarhan

    1 month ago

    Wow, can’t wait till next year, to see my Giants almost get Ohtani

    Reply
  44. bwmiller

    1 month ago

    It will be interesting to see how Ohtani plays this season in what is probably the most anticipated FA in the history of MLB.

    Reply
  45. bwmiller

    1 month ago

    It will also be interesting to see how Rafael Devers hits without JD and Bogaerts in the lineup, thought Hosmer was due for a big year, still dont understand that one.

    Reply
  46. patricktroen

    1 month ago

    Ohtani will get 12 years 600 million and teams will lineup for it. Heck even that maybe too little. Whats the price of 75% age 40 jv + age 40 corner of at the tail end of contract? Abd of course ohtanis prime.

    Also a contract yr of ohtani in 2023.

    Reply
  47. wurmie

    1 month ago

    I know he will likely retire, but you don’t have Miguel Cabrera on your DH or 1B list

    Reply
  48. Charles Kime

    1 month ago

    Kiermaier will be a free agent. His $9 million deal with Toronto is only for 2023.

    Reply

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