MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 19

The Milwaukee Brewers have begun their yearly tradition of cutting costs, and on Monday, the Brewers ended up declining the $5.5 million player option on Colin Rea’s contract, therefore making him a free agent. But before Rea’s option was declined, 29 other teams had the opportunity to claim his contract off of waivers, and none […]

The 2024 season was an overall disappointment for the Atlanta Braves; they weathered a ton of problems on the injury front, and they simply were not able to dominate the way they have done for most of the past decade. In the end, the Braves flamed out in the Wild Card Round against the San […]

The Houston Astros have a franchise cornerstone hitting free agency this offseason. Alex Bregman needs a new contract and the intention for both sides is to maintain their relationship. Astros general manager Dana Brown came to the GM Meetings with a positive update on the Alex Bregman contract discussion. Chandler Rome from The Athletic posted […]

The Seattle Mariners had a disastrous 2024 season. They missed the playoffs after holding a ten-game lead in the American League West in June. General Justin Hollander knows his team needs improvements and went to the GM Meetings with a plan. He told FanSided’s Robert Murray that the Mariners are looking to add infielders in […]

One of the biggest questions heading into the offseason is whether or not 22-year-old star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will leave Japan to join Major League Baseball. However, because of his age, the process for Sasaki to leave his Japanese team, the Chiba Lotte Marines is a bit complicated. Usually when players from Japan prepare […]

One of the biggest questions heading into the offseason is whether or not 22-year-old star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will leave Japan to join Major League Baseball. If Sasaki does make himself available to teams, he would immediately become one of, if not the most sought-after Japanese players of all time. It is looking like […]

For the fourth offseason in a row, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw became a free agent. The left-hander declined his $5 million player option on Monday, but the belief is he will return to the organization on a new deal, per Jack Harris of The LA Times. Kershaw was vocal about his love for […]

The Milwaukee Brewers exited the 2024 MLB playoffs in a heartbreaking fashion, doing so by blowing a late-game lead despite having one of the best relievers in the league on the mound, and now, they are headed for another pivotal offseason as they look to maintain their place atop the NL Central. One of their […]

The Yankees’ ace is staying in town, as Gerrit Cole and the Yankees have agreed to continue their current agreement. Yankees fans may not have even had the possibility of their ace leaving on their radar a week ago, but a clause in Cole’s contract briefly allowed for the possibility. Cole had the option to […]

When speaking to Los Angeles Dodgers fans, the always-candid Kike Hernandez, known for wearing his emotions on his sleeve, asked for everyone’s help in getting re-signed to the club now that he is officially an unrestricted free agent, per Medium’s Matthew Moreno. It may or may not help that some fans were chanting, “take it […]

The San Diego Padres did not extend qualifying offers to left fielder Jurickson Profar or shortstop Ha-Seong Kim on Monday with both players set to hit free agency. That doesn’t mean they’ll both be playing elsewhere next season. AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports that San Diego has expressed interest in pursuing both this winter. Profar […]

With MLB free agency about to begin, the Los Angeles Dodgers have elected not to extend a qualifying offer to World Series hero Walker Buehler, The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported. While that may sound shocking considering Buehler’s track record and 2024 postseason heroics, it may not ultimately mean much. A qualifying offer this season is […]

Fresh off of arguably the best season of his MLB career, Ryan O’Hearn will stay with the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore picked up O’Hearn’s team option for next year, meaning the first baseman and outfielder will make $7.5 million in 2025, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. After spending his first five seasons […]

Veteran starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has two World Series rings to his name, and he’s on the market for any team interested in his services. Eovaldi has declined his player option with the 2023 champion Texas Rangers and will become a free agent, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Eovaldi hits free agency after another […]

Utility man Rob Refsnyder is staying with the Boston Red Sox. Boston has exercised its option on the veteran outfielder, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. That option will keep him playing home games at Fenway Park in 2025 for $2.1 million — a modest raise from his $1.85 million salary in 2024. The decision […]

The New York Mets had their best playoff run in almost a decade in 2024, falling short at the hands of the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Now, a critical offseason looms for the Mets as they look to improve and challenge the Dodgers at the top of the National […]

As the wise philosopher Ricky Bobby once said, “if you ain’t first, you’re last.” This was certainly how the New York Yankees felt as they witnessed their World Series dreams come crumbling down, with the Los Angeles Dodgers securing a 4-1 series win with a rousing come from behind 7-6 win last Wednesday. But the […]

The New York Yankees fell short in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games this season, leading them title-less since 2009. Despite nearly climbing the mountain, the Yankees now have a long and crucial offseason ahead of them as they look to improve heading into 2025. The first priority for the […]

The New York Mets have decided to let one of their key relievers hit the open market. The ball club is declining Phil Maton’s team option and will pay him a buyout, making him a free agent, per Will Sammon. Maton was rather solid for the Mets in 2024. He joined the team via trade […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, which was the 12th championship matchup between the two rivals. In MLB, the offseason starts right away, so fans, players, and teams have no choice but to keep their minds on baseball. Additionally, MLB offseasons are jam-packed with action, and this […]

The Kansas City Royals, who need to make big moves after a frustrating ALDS finish this past season, secured a big piece of their starting rotation after agreeing to a three-year, $51 million contract with RHP Michael Wacha, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal will earn Wacha $18 million in 2025 and 2026 and $14 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are rumored to make a full-court press to sign free agent Juan Soto this offseason, per Z101 Digital. Soto just finished his first season with the New York Yankees, and is considered the most sought-after prospect this winter. Soto has many suitors including the Yankees. The New York Mets, Los Angeles […]

In a swift response to a circulating rumor, Jon Heyman of the New York Post firmly corrected false information regarding a supposed lucrative offer to Juan Soto from the New York Mets. Initially tweeted by Dan Clark, the rumor claimed that the Mets had proposed a staggering $660 million deal over 12 years to Soto. […]

For the eighth time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions. It was a fantastic campaign capped off in the best way possible, but the ball club doesn’t have any time to waste when it comes to pending free agents. In fact, eight different players will hit the open market. In […]

The Atlanta Braves and manager Brian Snitker are getting an early start on shaping their future roster for the 2025 MLB season. They announced via social media that they had signed LHP Aaron Bummer on a two-year contract worth $13 million. The Braves also signed RHP Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year contract worth $30 million. […]

Gerrit Cole reportedly opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees on Saturday. The Yankees can void the opt-out by adding an extra year and $36 million onto the four years and $144 million Cole’s contract already has remaining, per Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. Regardless of whether or not the Yankees decide to […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole almost led the team to a World Series victory in 2024. The Yankees fell short against the Los Angeles Dodgers, though, and now Cole is reportedly opting out of his contract, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reports. However, McDaniel revealed how the Yankees can void the opt out. “BREAKING: New […]

New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea is reportedly intending to opt out of his contract with the team, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. The 32-year-old has a $13.5 million player option, but he pitched well enough in 2024 to earn a multi-year deal in free agency. Manaea significantly impacted the Mets’ National League Championship […]

The World Series has come to an end, marking the beginning of the MLB offseason. The Los Angeles Angels fired the first salvo of the Hot Stove season as they made a trade with the Atlanta Braves. On Friday, other teams made some important decisions regarding contract options. The Arizona Diamondbacks got in on the […]

Blake Snell is set to enter free agency after opting out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants. The 31-year-old veteran pitched well in the second half of 2024 after battling injury trouble early in the season. His decision to opt out was not surprising following a disappointing free agency after the 2023 campaign. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their 2024 World Series title on Friday with an epic parade in the city. The ball club took down the New York Yankees in five games on Wednesday night to win their eighth championship in franchise history. There is a number of free agents who could potentially leave the Dodgers […]

The 2024 Chicago White Sox were the worst team in baseball history. Their 121 losses were more than every team in AL/NL history and the future is still bleak. They made the first steps to tearing down the roster this offseason on Friday. The White Sox announced that Yoan Moncada is a free agent after […]

The New York Mets are prepared to spend this off-season. After piecing together a roster along the margins last offseason, they ended up in the NLCS. Now, Steve Cohen wants to bring a champion to Queens. With the World Series over, free agency has begun and so have the Juan Soto rumors. According to Mike […]

The Texas Rangers have picked up right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras off outright waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, as reported by Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. The Angels brought in Contreras, a former top pitching prospect, from the Pirates in a cash deal back in May. He will remain under team control for four additional seasons […]

Juan Soto effortlessly wears the pinstripes for the New York Yankees and clearly has an appreciation for the area and fans, making a Bronx return seem like a logical choice. The 2024 American League champions will have serious competition, however, as another historic bidding war appears imminent. Although teams cannot officially negotiate contract figures with […]

Outfielder Randal Grichuk has declined his end of a $6 million mutual option with the Diamondbacks, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. According to reports, Grichuk will collect a $1.75 million buyout. Whether the Diamondbacks chose to exercise their portion of the option is uncertain, though it ultimately has no effect. Grichuk’s decision to test […]

The 2024 MLB season ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers beating the New York Yankees in the World Series. Both teams have historically been heavy spenders, but the Dodgers championship run started with the team paying over $1 billion in contracts in the offseason. Obviously, Shohei Ohtani was the headline of that free agent class, […]

The World Series ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the New York Yankees in five games. With Shohei Ohtani getting his first-ever World Series ring, the Dodgers celebrate as the Yankees think about what could’ve been. The Yankees’ biggest question is the pending status of superstar Juan Soto, who is set to hit free […]

The 2024 MLB season is officially over, as the Los Angeles Dodgers bested the New York Yankees in five games to become World Series champions. Now, everyone is turning their heads to free agency. The Dodgers won the championship after a busy offseason where they spent over a billion dollars in contracts to bring in […]