MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 8

As the MLB free agency period heats up, a couple of intriguing options from Japan have hit the market. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan via X, formerly Twitter, Japanese first baseman Kazuma “Kaz” Okamoto and his countrymen, starting pitcher Kona Takahashi, have been posted by the Nippon Professional Baseball league, Japan’s top baseball league. “First baseman […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made one of their first notable moves of the MLB offseason, agreeing to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with outfielder Jack Suwinski to avoid arbitration. The agreement ensures Suwinski remains in Pittsburgh while finalizing one of the organization’s most uncertain roster decisions ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline. “Sources: Jack Suwinski and […]

The MLB offseason has already brought intrigue to the Detroit Tigers, whose early free agency strategy has sparked debate about their long-term plans for ace pitcher Tarik Skubal. The back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner enters his final arbitration year, making his future a major storyline in the 2025 MLB offseason. Meanwhile, the Tigers’ reported […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are already rumored to be interested in potentially signing Lucas Giolito in free agency. Especially after Zac Gallen declined his qualifying offer to become a free agent. Now, it appears the rumor mill suggests the front office might be aiming to bring Gallen and former starting pitcher Merrill Kelly back to the […]

Despite coming off a down season with the New York Yankees, relief pitcher Devin Williams is highly coveted in free agency. As Tony Vitello takes over his new role as San Francisco Giants manager, he could be bringing Williams along with him. The Giants will have competition from teams such as the Boston Red Sox, […]

With Zac Gallen declining his qualifying offer and becoming a free agent, it appears the Arizona Diamondbacks might be in the market for a new pitcher. From the sounds of it, the franchise could pursue Lucas Giolito in free agency, with Gallen’s future with the organization up in the air. Giolito, who played 26 games […]

The Seattle Mariners opened MLB Free Agency with a bold move by locking in Josh Naylor on a five-year deal and sending a message about their intent after an ALCS run that fell one win short. But even with that momentum, another decision now defines the Mariners free agency picture. The Mariners front office wants […]

The San Francisco Giants stepped back into the MLB Free Agency spotlight this week as insider Jon Morosi linked the Giants to rising Japanese star Tatsuya Imai, setting off the first real spark of the offseason. The early chatter around a possible Giants pursuit of Imai gained weight when Morosi doubled down on the fit, […]

After making the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t looking to give up their spot in the postseason. Signing star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to a contract would show how serious the Reds are about winning. Working on their side is the fact Schwarber grew up in Middletown, Ohio. Those hometown ties have put […]

The Atlanta Braves entered MLB Free Agency with a clear need at shortstop, but their free agency hopes quickly tightened after the Braves traded for Mauricio Dubon and watched the market stall around potential top target Ha-Seong Kim. The move gave them stability. It didn’t give them certainty, and that tension now frames one of […]

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the New York Mets are entering a pivotal offseason. Both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz are free agents. Furthermore, the Mets will be linked to many of the top free agents with Steve Cohen being their owner. But if New York went big game hunting, their roster construction would […]

The Baltimore Orioles made the first significant move of the MLB offseason, trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for Taylor Ward. Bringing in Ward helps fill their need for a power-hitting outfielder. But The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon reported that Ward will not stop the Orioles from targeting Kyle Tucker in […]

Two-time Reliever of the Year Devin Williams felt the Bronx once: the noise, the pressure, the weight of every pitch, the nights when every throw echoed through Yankee Stadium. Now, as MLB Free Agency churns toward its busiest stretch, the New York Yankees have quietly reopened the line of communication with the All-star reliever in […]

The Atlanta Braves did not have a great season in 2025, missing the postseason in rather shocking fashion. Atlanta is heading into an interesting offseason with Brian Snitker no longer in the dugout. The Braves kept it in-house with their new manager, hiring bench coach Walt Weiss. On Wednesday, they kept another familiar name in […]

The 2025-26 MLB free agent pool is stacked with star players. Free agency in baseball is unique because a lot of the best players don’t sign when MLB free agency opens up, unlike in other sports. This year, there are players fresh off a World Series appearance, more star talent coming over from Japan, and […]

Japanese baseball superstar Tatsuya Imai enters this MLB Free Agency cycle with rare buzz, and projections now suggest his contract could reach $154 million after being officially posted. Teams see the upside. They see the velocity. And they see a frontline profile built on power, deception, and the promise of immediate impact. That combination has […]

After much anticipation, Brandon Woodruff’s return hit like a burst of good news for the Milwaukee Brewers, yet it pushed Freddy Peralta into a sharper, more complicated spotlight as MLB Free Agency looms. Woodruff walked back onto the mound with the calm confidence of an ace. His presence steadied the team. But it also reset […]

On Tuesday, Trent Grisham decided to accept the qualifying offer worth $22.025 million tendered to him by the New York Yankees as a reward for his career-year in 2025. Grisham became the Yankees’ everyday centerfielder and he made that position his, smashing a career-best 34 home runs and driving in 74 runs on an OPS […]

The New York Yankees fanbase is no stranger to passionate reactions, but Tuesday’s viral video might top them all. Outfielder Trent Grisham surprised fans across the league by securing a one-year, $22 million qualifying offer to return to the Yankees for the 2026 season. The size of the deal—not the decision itself—caught many off guard, […]

The Detroit Tigers made significant changes on Tuesday, designating former closer Jason Foley for assignment amid a major round of Tigers offseason roster moves. The shake-up comes as the club clears space on the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline. Foley, who saved 28 games for the Tigers, last pitched in the […]

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham decided to accept his $22 million qualifying offer. But that won’t change their free agency plans when it comes to slugger Cody Bellinger. New York plans to continue pursuing Bellinger despite Grisham’s qualifying offer decision, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. After a impressive debut with the team, the Yankees […]

The Seattle Mariners and Josh Naylor agreed to a new, massive deal, that will keep him with that club a long time. Naylor agreed to a five-year deal with Seattle, worth $92.5 million. This comes as other Major League Baseball teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates were prepared to throw out millions to sign Naylor. The […]

The Boston Red Sox made another measured offseason move as they sent Luis Guerrero to the Tampa Bay Rays and brought in infielder Tristan Gray, a deal first reported by MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo and later detailed by MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand. The Red Sox also designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment to clear space […]

The Boston Red Sox’s free agency conversations took a sharper turn this week as Jon Morosi weighed in on Kyle Schwarber, adding new fuel to the ongoing MLB Free Agency storyline. Interest is real, he said, but measured. “Pursuit is the word that I will use right now, as opposed to hot pursuit… I can […]

The Chicago White Sox are taking steady calls as rising MLB free agency pressure builds around their young core, highlighted by catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. Teel’s sharp debut last season impressed evaluators across the league, and his left-handed bat turned him into one of the winter’s most asked-about names. Edgar Quero, a switch […]

The Philadelphia Phillies opened the offseason with a clear mission: move Nick Castellanos, secure a real trade, and carve out the financial breathing room that drives their MLB Free Agency run. But the league has been quiet. Too quiet. Executives know the Phillies free agency plans hinge on clearing Castellanos’ $20 million salary, yet no […]

The New York Mets will likely make significant changes to their roster this offseason and could potentially add an impactful bullpen arm. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets are interested in signing closer Devin Williams, who spent last season with the crosstown New York Yankees. “New York is in on Devin Williams, whose connections […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may be adding one of the most highly sought-after free agents to their roster after a loss in Game 7 of the World Series. According to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Blue Jays are the leaders in the clubhouse, so to speak, to sign four-time All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to improve in 2026, after a frustrating 2025 season. Tampa Bay is expected to struggle though to spend money due to a destitute payroll, per ESPN. The Rays are listening to offers on Brandon Lowe, due to its need to find new talent. Rays fans certainly hate to hear […]

As the Boston Red Sox are in rumors for obtaining other star players around the league, like Pete Alonso, one crucial piece that the team could be at risk of losing is Alex Bregman. While Bregman’s future with the Red Sox doesn’t seem too clear, there are a few teams that could go after the […]

With the conversation around New York Mets star Pete Alonso and becoming a free agent, there is no doubt going to be a lot of teams that will try to go after the slugger. As Alonso heads into free agency after being with the Mets, there are a few teams that have been listed that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won two straight World Series titles, and they may look to reunite with an impactful slugger this winter. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Dodgers could attempt to sign outfielder Cody Bellinger if the 30-year-old does not return to the New York Yankees. “Beyond the Yankees, who would like a […]

Kyle Schwarber is, without a doubt, a hot baseball commodity in MLB free agency. After a stellar 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, teams are understandably interested in having his bat in their offense — the Phillies included. Should a Phillies reunion fall through, Schwarber still has several appealing destinations. One surprising team is reportedly […]

The Seattle Mariners have made their first, and most critical, offseason splash. In a move that was a top priority, Seattle is officially bringing back first baseman Josh Naylor on a massive new contract. This was the one deal Jerry Dipoto had to get done in Mariners free agency, and it secures a core player […]

The New York Yankees fell short of the World Series and and the ALCS this year. A year ago, the Yankees were in the World Series and lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, so them playing baseball late in October is still the expectation in the Bronx. With free agency here, they are a team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are always on the hunt for their next move in their never-ending bid to improve the roster. The reigning World Series champion is the most feared team in MLB for a reason, and on Sunday, they made a trade with the Seattle Mariners that seems rather curious but perhaps sets them […]

The Seattle Mariners traded for Josh Naylor at the MLB Trade Deadline in an effort to win the World Series. Seattle fell short of doing so, falling in the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays. However, Naylor had a significant impact on Seattle’s success. And it appears as if this impact will continue in 2026. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ season came to an abrupt end when the team lost the NLDS on an Orion Kerkering error. Now Philadelphia faces significant lineup changes as the team must decide how to move forward with its aging roster. Kyle Schwarber is the Phillies’ top priority in free agency. The veteran DH finished second in […]

The New York Mets regressed in 2025. After reaching the NLCS the previous season, New York failed to make the playoffs in a disappointing campaign. Now the Mets are confronted with key roster decisions in a pivotal offseason. The biggest question facing the team involves Pete Alonso. The All-Star first baseman spent his entire seven-year career […]