Reds Sign Jeimer Candelario To Three-Year Deal
2023/12/reds-agree-to-deal-with-jeimer-candelario.htmlThat performance has positioned him nicely as one of the offseason's top positional free agents. … MLBTR ranked him thirteenth on our annual Top 50 MLB free agents list while projecting him for a four-year, $70MM deal.
What’s Next For The Padres After Trading Juan Soto?
2023/12/whats-next-for-the-padres-after-trading-juan-soto.htmlLee, 25, ranked 15th on MLBTR's annual Top 50 MLB free agents list, with a projected contract of five years and $50MM. … Lee's 2023 season was cut short by a left ankle injury that required season-ending surgery, but he nonetheless is considered one of the top free agent outfielders available this offseason.
Diamondbacks Sign Eduardo Rodriguez To Four-Year Deal
2023/12/diamondbacks-agree-to-four-year-deal-with-eduardo-rodriguez.htmlRodriguez's strong platform campaign landed him the #11 spot on MLBTR's annual Top 50 MLB free agents list, where we projected him for a four-year, $82MM deal. … Setting aside the six-year, $206.5MM megadeal the club signed Zack Greinke to prior to the 2016 season, the largest free agent contract the Diamondbacks have offered to a pitcher was a five-year, $85MM contract for left-hander Madison Bumgarner.
Rangers, Yankees, Astros Interested In Robert Stephenson
2023/12/rangers-yankees-astros-interested-in-robert-stephenson.htmlHe was behind only Josh Hader and Jordan Hicks in the bullpen class among MLBTR's Top 50 free agents. … The market continues to materialize for free agent reliever Robert Stephenson.
Reds Have Discussed Dylan Cease Trade With White Sox
2023/12/reds-have-discussed-dylan-cease-trade-with-white-sox.htmlThat's in line with MLBTR's prediction of a four-year, $70MM deal that earned Candelario the #13 spot on our annual Top 50 MLB free agents list. … That the Reds have interest in Candelario's services is nothing new, as the sides were linked last month at the outset of free agency.
Red Sox Interested In Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Michael A. Taylor, Martin Maldonado
2023/12/red-sox-interested-in-lourdes-gurriel-jr-michael-a-taylor-martin-maldonado.htmlGurriel will be the priciest of the group, as MLBTR predicted a four-year, $54MM contract for the 30-year-old while ranking Gurriel 14th on our list of the winter's top 50 free agents. … If Wong and McGuire are seen as shorter-term placeholders anyway, Maldonado could then become a veteran mentor to Teel as…
Cubs, Rhys Hoskins Have Discussed One-Year And Multi-Year Deals
2023/12/cubs-rumors-rhys-hoskins.htmlHe's a clear candidate for the conventional one-year pillow contract that so many prominent free agents have taken on the heels of injury-ruined seasons over the years. … Young slugger Christopher Morel is expected to get some reps at first base, but the 24-year-old has to this point in his big league career fanned in just shy of 32% of his plate appearances, making it hard to bank on him as a productive option moving forward -- impressive as his power output may be.
Cubs Reportedly Interested In Matt Chapman
2023/12/cubs-reportedly-interested-in-matt-chapman.htmlMuch of the rumor mill this offseason regarding the Cubs has been tied to the top two positional free agents on the market- two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and center fielder Cody Bellinger, the latter of whom re-established himself as a star-level player this season after signing with Chicago on a one-year deal last offseason. … Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the club's interest in top of the positional free agent market extends beyond those two names, as Chicago is "looking at" third baseman Matt Chapman.
Astros, Rangers, Red Sox, Angels Among Teams Interested In Jordan Hicks
2023/12/astros-rangers-among-teams-interested-in-jordan-hicks.htmlThat being said, Hader has a chance to land a record-breaking contract in free agency this offseason, with MLBTR projecting the lefty for a six-year, $110MM contract on our annual Top 50 MLB Free Agents list, on which he ranks eighth overall. … Good as the club's relief corps was in 2023, however, it's important to note that the Astros have since lost key pieces such as Hector Neris, Ryne Stanek, and Phil Maton to free agency.
Jung Hoo Lee, Woo Suk Go Officially Posted
2023/12/jung-hoo-lee-to-be-posted-today.htmlAfter all, Lee is widely considered one of the best position players available in free agency; he ranked 15th on the MLBTR Top 50 Free Agents list. … A five-time winner of the Golden Glove Award, given annually to the top overall player at each position, the 25-year-old has slashed .340/.407/.491 with 65 home runs and 69 stolen bases across seven seasons in the KBO.
The Opener: Winter Meetings, Chourio, Miley
2023/12/the-opener-winter-meetings-chourio-miley.htmlForty-three of MLBTR's Top 50 Free Agents are still unsigned, and none of Anthony Franco's Top 25 Offseason Trade Candidates have yet been dealt. … The first day is often the slowest, as executives and agents are just arriving and getting ready for the busy week ahead.
Trade Notes: Cease, Glasnow, Braves
2023/12/trade-notes-cease-glasnow-braves.htmlSeven of MLBTR's Top 50 Free Agents have signed new deals, and six have been pitchers: Aaron Nola, Sonny Gray, Kenta Maeda, Reynaldo Lopez, Nick Martinez, and Luis Severino. … The free agent market for pitchers has been much more active than for position players so far this winter.
West Notes: Giants, Yamamoto, Angels, Leiter
2023/12/west-notes-giants-yamamoto-angels-leiter.htmlToday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle provided an update on the club's interest in Yamamoto, who ranked as the #3 free agent in this year's edition of MLBTR's annual top 50 free agents list. … Yamamoto figures to be among the most sought-after free agents this winter, with reports indicating that nearly half the league has interest in the 25-year-old righty.
Mets Interested In Jung Hoo Lee
2023/12/mets-interested-in-jung-hoo-lee.htmlMLB Trade Rumors projected a five-year, $50MM deal for Lee, and ranked him 15th on our list of the offseason's top 50 free agents. … Evaluators have some concerns over Lee's defensive future and if he can generate enough power to be a true top-tier Major League hitter, though there might be a decent talent floor in place if Lee is "only" a high average/OBP type of batter who is more than capable in left field.
Free Agent Notes: Imanaga, Fedde, Barnes
2023/12/free-agent-notes-imanaga-fedde-barnes.htmlMLBTR ranked Imanaga tenth (sixth among starting pitchers) on our annual top 50 free agents list and projected him for a five year, $85MM deal. … While Imanaga only just officially joined the ranks of MLB's free agents days ago, he's long been expected to be posted this offseason.
Orioles Interested In Robert Stephenson
2023/12/orioles-interested-in-robert-stephenson.htmlMLBTR ranked Stephenson 27th on our list of the winter's top 50 free agents, projecting a four-year, $36MM contract.
The Opener: Winter Meetings, Rangers, Free Agent Prediction Contest
2023/12/the-opener-winter-meetings-rangers-free-agent-prediction-contest.htmlWith just seven of MLBTR's Top 50 Free Agents currently signed, Tom Diesman currently leads the pack with an impressive five correct picks. … From the time executives, agents, players and owners arrive in Nashville on Sunday until they depart this coming Thursday, a flurry of activity is expected to get underway to truly kick off what has to this point been a relatively quiet offseason.
Free Agent Prediction Contest Leaderboard Now Available
2023/11/free-agent-prediction-contest-leaderboard-now-available-5.htmlTom Diesman is currently in the lead with an impressive five correct picks for the seven top 50 free agents who have signed so far. … MLBTR's Top 50 Free Agents list was originally published on November 6th.
MLBTR Podcast: Sonny Gray, Kenta Maeda and Offseason Questions
2023/11/mlbtr-podcast-sonny-gray-kenta-maeda-and-offseason-questions.htmlTop 50 Free Agents Megapod (with Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Anthony Franco) – listen here… Farhan Zaidi and the Giants are once again claiming to be “all-in” on the free agent market.
Dodgers, Cubs, Angels Among Clubs Interested In Robert Stephenson
2023/11/dodgers-cubs-angels-among-clubs-interested-in-robert-stephenson.htmlStephenson, 31 in February, was one of the lesser known names on MLBTR's list of the Top 50 Free Agents published earlier this month, where Stephenson was pegged for a four-year, $36MM deal. … Free agent right-hander Robert Stephenson is proving to be quite popular this offseason, reports Jon Morosi of MLB.com.
The Opener: Gray, Maeda, Twins, FA Market
2023/11/the-opener-gray-maeda-twins-fa-market.htmlThat leaves Gray poised to become the second free agent who placed in the top 10 of MLBTR's Top 50 free agents list to sign this offseason following righty Aaron Nola, who re-upped with the Phillies earlier in the month. … Gray isn't the only free agent starter in the process of finalizing a deal, however.
Cardinals Sign Sonny Gray To Three-Year Deal
2023/11/cardinals-expected-to-finalize-deal-with-sonny-gray.htmlGray was among the top free agent starters this winter, coming in at the #9 spot of MLBTR's Top 50 MLB free agents list with a projected four-year, $90MM contract. … Gray, who celebrated his 34th birthday earlier this month, hit free agency on the heels of a dominant 2023 campaign with the Twins that saw him earn his third career All Star appearance and finish as the runner-up in AL Cy Young award voting behind Yankees righty Gerrit Cole.
Tigers Sign Kenta Maeda
2023/11/tigers-to-sign-kenta-maeda.htmlMLBTR ranked Maeda 25th on our list of the offseason's top 50 free agents, and predicted a two-year, $36MM pact for the right-hander. … With Eduardo Rodriguez possibly leaving Detroit in free agency, Maeda steps in as the veteran presence within a Tigers rotation that is still pretty unseasoned.
Yariel Rodriguez Hosts Workout For Red Sox, Padres
2023/11/yariel-rodriguez-hosts-workout-for-red-sox-padres.htmlMLBTR ranked Rodriguez #28 on our annual Top 50 MLB Free Agents list earlier this month, projecting him for a four-year, $32MM contract. … Rodriguez, 27 in March, was declared a free agent by MLB earlier this month after he was granted his release by the NPB's Chunichi Dragons back in October.
Details On The Dodgers’ And Braves’ Pursuits Of Aaron Nola
2023/11/details-on-the-dodgers-and-braves-pursuit-of-aaron-nola.htmlMLBTR ranked Nola fifth on our list of the winter's top 50 free agents, and projected him for a six-year, $150MM contract. … Naturally it isn't at all surprising that Nola drew such high-dollar interest, given his status as one of the top free agents available in this offseason's market.