The 2025-26 MLB offseason is here and the hot stove is starting to heat up. After a slow first day of the Winter Meetings, Kyle Schwarber got things started on Tuesday by agreeing to a five-year, $150 million contract to return to the Phillies. Meanwhile, Edwin Diaz joins the World Series champion Dodgers.
Earlier this winter, right-hander Dylan Keyes signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Blue Jays on Thanksgiving Eve. The deal ranks fourth-largest among active pitchers and is a big boost for the defending AL champions.
Not yet Aaron Judge or Juan Soto There is still plenty of talent on the market this winter. Kyle TuckerThe four-time All-Star, who turns 29 in January, tops the list, and while his other half leaves a lot to be desired, he could be a huge asset to any team. Alex Bregman remained on the market until late last winter but showed no ill effects, posting an OPS+ of 128. On the pitching side, Framber Valdez and Ranger Suarez can step into the front line in almost any rotation.
Josh Naylor became the first notable forward to re-sign this offseason, returning to Seattle as part of the team's first major free agent deal of the winter. He extends his contract with the Mariners for five-year deal worth $92.5 million. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays brought the American League pennant Dylan Keys north of the border on a massive seven-year, $210 million contractwhile the Mets signed closer Devin Williams is coming off a disappointing 2025 season with the cross-town Yankees.
A record four players—Brandon Woodruff (Brewers), Shota Imanaga (Cubs), Gleyber Torres (Tigers) and Trent Grisham (Yankees)—accepted qualifying offers and are returning to their teams in 2026.
Ranking the top 50 MLB free agents for 2026: Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman at the top, plus landing spots for each player
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2025-26 Major League Baseball free agent tracker
