Spring training is less than a month away, but there is still plenty of MLB offseason business to tackle. A handful of notable players remain on the free-agent market, including Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso and Anthony Santander.
Spring training is just weeks away and several teams have serious roster needs. We identify the best landing spots for 10 of the most intriguing free agents still on the board.
Pete Alonso and the Mets have been unsuccessful the entire offseason in reaching a consensus on a new deal that extends the first baseman's stay in Queens.
Flaherty finished the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, playing a key role in their World Series run. However, his inconsistencies in the postseason — as well as his inconsistent play over the past few seasons — likely have teams hesitant to give him a long-term deal.
The Major League Baseball offseason charges on, just a day after news broke that Roki Sasaki has agreed to sign with the Dodgers. Plenty of quality free agents remain (free agent tracker) and there's always the trade market.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Toronto Blue Jays are continuing their pursuit of free-agent outfielder Anthony Santander. Heyman noted that the team has made progress with their conversations.
An educated guess at Alonso's future AAV, a hang-up for the Yankees in their attempts to deal Marcus Stroman and more notes.
Reigning World Series champion pitcher Jack Flaherty and outfielder Anthony Santander are the two players who could now sign shorter deals with high average annual values this off
The MLB offseason is moving quick into the latter stages and keeping that in mind, teams are also making quick movements to capitalize on each and every movement to form solid and competitive rosters
For the Orioles, who have already increased spending under first-year owner David Rubenstein and have potential extensions for some of their young stars to consider, a long-term commitment to a player such as Santander might not have fit their plans. But a shorter-term deal, while forcing some creative roster adjustments, might make more sense.