Getty Images The MLB offseason has arrived, and the intensity is escalating. Blake Snell set the tone by signing a five-year, $182 million agreement with the Dodgers as the reigning World Series champions bolstered their rotation and star roster. Willy Adames soon followed suit with his stunning seven-year, $182 million pact with the Giants, marking the biggest […]
The MLB offseason has arrived, and the intensity is escalating. Blake Snell set the tone by signing a five-year, $182 million agreement with the Dodgers as the reigning World Series champions bolstered their rotation and star roster. Willy Adames soon followed suit with his stunning seven-year, $182 million pact with the Giants, marking the biggest deal in the franchise’s history.
Juan Soto, the 26-year-old sensation, tops the chart as the premier free agent still on the market. His availability is likely to spark a bidding war in New York between the Mets and Yankees, although all 30 teams are expected to be interested in his talents. Will Blake Snell fare better this year after opting out of his Giants contract? Will any team stake a long-term claim on Anthony Santander based on his recent surge in power? What about Gleyber Torres‘ impressive comeback? Can Max Scherzer maintain his health? What can we expect from Roki Sasaki? These inquiries, among others, will shape the winter landscape.
Yusei Kikuchi was the first of CBS Sports’ top 50 free agents to finalize a deal, agreeing to a three-year, $63 million contract with the Angels on Nov. 25. The Mets have already begun overhauling their pitching lineup, bringing onboard Frankie Montas with a two-year, $34 million deal and Clay Holmes via a three-year, $38 million contract. Meanwhile, the Orioles are looking to enhance their offense through a three-year, $49.5 million deal with Tyler O’Neill. Aroldis Chapman is heading to the Red Sox with a one-year, $10.75 million contract, while Luis Severino is set to join the A’s in Sacramento on a three-year, $67 million agreement. You can view the complete top 50 listing, which includes insights on each player. CBS Sports will be monitoring their destinations below.
