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MLB's Top Free Agents Still Waiting for Big Deals
12 Jan
Summary
- Top MLB free agents remain unsigned with spring training approaching.
- Older players are securing lucrative deals exceeding $30 million AAV.
- Several star players are seeking long-term contracts worth over $300 million.
Major League Baseball's free-agent market is still bustling with top talent as spring training looms. Several high-profile players, including Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger, have yet to secure new contracts, despite exceeding the age of 30. This year's market has seen a trend of lucrative deals for veteran players, with some exceeding $30 million in average annual value, even with defensive liabilities.
Kyle Tucker is expected to command the highest contract in this class, potentially reaching an average annual value over $30 million and seeking a 10-year deal, with the Dodgers reportedly interested. Cody Bellinger is also seeking a significant long-term contract, with the Yankees having made an offer exceeding $30 million per year. Other notable position players still available include Bo Bichette and Eugenio Suárez.
On the pitching front, established stars like Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez are poised for multi-year deals, with Valdez projected for an AAV of $33.3 million. Veteran pitchers like Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, despite their age, are still seeking contracts, though likely at reduced rates from their previous deals. The Dodgers, having recently won consecutive World Series, appear to be adopting a more patient approach to spending this offseason.
