MLB Free Agency
Top MLB free agents still available as Spring Training approaches
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With less than two weeks until pitchers and catchers report for the 2026 MLB season, several high-profile free agents remain unsigned after three months on the market. Standouts include starting pitchers Framber Valdez and Zac Gallen, who declined qualifying offers, alongside veterans like Justin Verlander and Paul Goldschmidt. The market has slowed, but teams continue to eye options to bolster rosters before Spring Training begins.
The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with free agent slugger Eugenio Suárez, reuniting the 34-year-old with his former team. The deal includes a $16 million mutual option for 2027 and is pending a physical. Suárez, who hit 49 home runs in 2025, returns to provide the power the Reds' offense lacked last season.
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Outfielder Harrison Bader has reached an agreement on a two-year, $20.5 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, pending a physical. The deal aims to bolster the team's struggling outfield defense from the 2025 season. Bader, a Gold Glove winner, joins after a strong performance split between the Twins and Phillies last year.
Outfielder Kyle Tucker, MLB's top free agent, has agreed to a four-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, featuring the highest average annual value in baseball history. The contract includes opt-outs after the second and third years, a $64 million signing bonus, and $30 million in deferrals, bringing the present-day AAV to $57.1 million. This move bolsters the back-to-back World Series champions' outfield as they pursue a three-peat.
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The New York Mets and Yankees are both pursuing free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger amid a shifting MLB free-agent market. After the Mets signed Bo Bichette following a failed bid for Kyle Tucker, sources indicate New York teams see Bellinger as a key addition. Contract talks remain stalled over years, with Bellinger seeking seven while the Yankees offer five.
Cody Bellinger has exercised his opt-out clause with the New York Yankees, entering free agency ahead of the 2026 season following a strong performance in his debut year with the team. The 30-year-old outfielder, known for his turbulent career trajectory, now seeks a long-term deal amid interest from multiple clubs. His recent consistency has solidified his value as a versatile contributor.
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The Philadelphia Phillies met virtually with free agent shortstop Bo Bichette on Monday, sources confirmed to MLB.com. The meeting, first reported by The Athletic last week, signals genuine interest from the Phillies despite significant financial hurdles. MLB Network's Jon Heyman described the discussion as going very well.
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