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One free agent who could make sense for every team

November 24, 2024

Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around the dinner table, share old stories and, of course, argue about which players will wind up with which teams during this Hot Stove season. So while you’re cooking your turkey, mashing your potatoes and baking your chocolate pecan pie -- my

8 free agents who raised their stock after 1-year deals in '24

@HarriganMLB
November 24, 2024

Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames and Max Fried headline the list of players who are free agents for the first time this offseason. Also part of this class? An intriguing group of stars who are no strangers to the process, having navigated free agency just last year.

Tracking every team's offseason moves

November 24, 2024

We're keeping track of the free agents for every team, as well as their notable acquisitions and subtractions, during the 2024-25 offseason. Jump to: AL East | AL Central | AL West | NL East | NL Central | NL West

All of the 2024-2025 free agents, position by position

November 24, 2024

Here is a position-by-position breakdown of the 2024-25 free-agent class. Players are grouped by position and ranked by their FanGraphs wins above replacement total across 2023-24. Each player's 2025 seasonal age is included in parentheses next to his name.

Teams ready to make offers in Soto sweepstakes (report)

LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS
November 24, 2024

We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.

Offers could start rolling in for Soto soon (report)

November 24, 2024

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Juan Soto.

Former Cards closer Gallegos headed to Dodgers on Minors deal (report)

@MannyOnMLB
November 23, 2024

The Dodgers and veteran right-handed reliever Giovanny Gallegos have agreed to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training, according to an MLB Trade Rumors report. The club has not confirmed the deal. Gallegos, 33, was excellent for the Cardinals from 2019-22, when he had a 2.84 ERA

Breaking down Bregman's top suitors ... and each of their chances

November 23, 2024

Alex Bregman is the best third baseman available in free agency this year, and numerous clubs are expected to bid on the 30-year-old two-time World Series champion. In recent times, three teams in particular have been rumored to be interested in Bregman, with the most obvious being Houston, where he’s

Rockies reach deal with versatile utilityman Kyle Farmer

@Spokes_Murphy
November 23, 2024

The Rockies have signed versatile utility player Kyle Farmer to a one-year deal with a mutual option. A source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that the contract is for $2.5 million with a $4 million mutual option for 2026, and a $750,000 buyout that results in a $3.25 million guarantee. Farmer

Rodgers, Quantrill non-tendered by Rockies

@MannyOnMLB
November 23, 2024

DENVER -- The Rockies non-tendered second baseman Brendan Rodgers and right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill prior to Friday’s 6 p.m. MST deadline to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players for the 2025 season. The pair was projected to earn in the neighborhood of a combined $13 million in arbitration. The club tendered

Rockies injuries and roster moves

November 22, 2024

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to track all of the Rockies' moves, along with the progress of any injured players.

Injuries & Moves: Tigers tender contracts to 7 players

November 22, 2024

The Tigers' injuries and roster moves page will be updated throughout the offseason. Detroit's 40-man Major League roster is currently full.

Tigers reach deals with McKinstry, Ibáñez, claim LHP from Boston

Detroit tenders contracts to all eligible players but one
November 22, 2024

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch earned American League Manager of the Year consideration in part with his ability to play matchups and platoons to his advantage time after time. He’ll go into 2025 with two of his key matchup infielders back in the fold. The Tigers on Friday reached deals on

Sborz to miss beginning of '25 season after shoulder surgery

Rangers reach one-year deal with Dunning; 3 players tendered contracts
@kennlandry
November 22, 2024

ARLINGTON -- There was one shock for the Rangers as Friday’s 8 p.m. ET tender deadline neared, but nothing having to do with the contracts. The Rangers announced on Friday that reliever Josh Sborz had right shoulder surgery performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Nov. 13. It was a debridement

Injuries & Moves: Teng, Small non-tendered

November 22, 2024

The Giants’ injuries and roster moves page will be updated throughout the offseason.

Yaz in the fold for 2025; SF non-tenders two

November 22, 2024

The Giants chose to retain their longest-tenured player ahead of the tender deadline Friday, agreeing to a one-year contract for 2025 with right fielder Mike Yastrzemski to avoid salary arbitration. Yastrzemski’s deal is worth $9.25 million, a source told MLB.com senior national reporter Mark Feinsand. That slots the 34-year-old Yastrzemski

Multiple West Coast clubs interested in Japanese ace Sugano (reports)

November 22, 2024

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Yomiuri Giants ace Tomoyuki Sugano, who is expected to become an MLB free agent this offseason.

Guardians' injury updates & roster moves

November 22, 2024

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to track all of the Guardians' moves, along with the progress of any injured players.

Who is the best free agent at each position?

November 22, 2024

This year’s free-agent market offers options at every position, though some are obviously deeper than others.

 8 non-tendered players who are intriguing free agents

@HarriganMLB
November 22, 2024

Friday at 8 p.m. ET marked the deadline for teams to “tender” a contract for the 2025 season to players under club control. These are players on the 40-man roster who had not accrued enough service time to become eligible for free agency. There were 62 players “non-tendered," meaning that

Yanks agree to terms with Grisham, Brubaker; two non-tendered

November 22, 2024

The Yankees non-tendered infielder Jon Berti and left-hander Tim Mayza ahead of Friday’s 8 p.m. ET deadline, the club announced, making them both free agents. New York did agree to terms on new one-year contracts with right-hander JT Brubaker and outfielder Trent Grisham. Grisham will earn $5 million with up

Reliever Hughes the D-backs' lone non-tender

November 22, 2024

There were no surprises as the Diamondbacks tendered contracts before the Friday deadline to eight of their nine players eligible for salary arbitration. The eight who were tendered contracts included pitchers Zac Gallen, Kevin Ginkel, Joe Mantiply, Kyle Nelson, A.J. Puk and Ryan Thompson; infielder Geraldo Perdomo; and infielder/outfielder Pavin

Complete list of non-tendered players

November 22, 2024

Each team had a deadline of 8 p.m. ET on Friday to decide whether to tender contracts to any salary arbitration-eligible players. Players not tendered a contract by the deadline became free agents, while players who were tendered a contract have until Jan. 9 to work out a deal with

Helsley among 6 players tendered contracts by Cardinals

Right-hander Kloffenstein non-tendered to reduce 40-man roster to 38
@JohnDenton555
November 22, 2024

As expected, the Cardinals tendered contracts to reliever Ryan Helsley, Gold Glove defensive ace Brendan Donovan, outfielder Lars Nootbaar and pitchers JoJo Romero, Andre Pallante and John King on Friday, meaning they will be eligible for salary arbitration in the coming months. The Cardinals non-tendered right-hander pitcher Adam Kloffenstein, reducing

Royals bolster lineup by acquiring 2B India from Reds for Singer

Kansas City also picks up outfielder Wiemer in deal
@anne__rogers
November 22, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have been clear that their priority this offseason was focusing on upgrading the offense, and their first big move to do so came on Friday when they acquired second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Reds. Heading to Cincinnati in the deal