MLB free agency is fast approaching as the World Series is underway. Its time to starting thinking about free agents that could make a big impact on the market.
Jose Abreu is going to be a good choice for teams looking for a first baseman, who is good defensively and hits for a lot of power. The White Sox could extend a qualifying offer but it’s likely he will hit free agency.
J.D. Martinez can opt-out of his 3-year $6.2.5 million dollar contract, his decision could impact what the Red Sox do this offseason. It could impact what other teams do because there will be plenty of interest and it could affect other outfielders hitting the market based on what he may get.
Aroldis Chapman will be a big reliever that could hit the market. Though the Yankees will try to keep him he may prove to be too pricey for them. He should interest many teams as he remains one of the top closers in MLB.
LHP Hyun -Jin Ryu is a free agent that could receive a lucrative deal because of what he has done the past few seasons. In 2019 Ryu had 2.32 ERA for the Dodgers and helped them get to the playoffs.
Madison Bumgarner will be one of the biggest free agents this year. He still considered the top of the line pitchers who could help many teams as he helped the Giants to three world series titles. The Giants will probably extend a qualifying offer but he likely will hit the market. Whatever deal Bumgarner gets could affect pitchers like Ryu.
Yasmani Grandal will likely opt out of his deal with the Brewers and test the free-agent market. He will be one for the better catcher on the market. He had a great year with Brewers and still could impact a team. There a lot of free agents to watch out for this offseason. These players are just a few to look out for.
The free-agent market will be interesting to watch this offseason. The deals that some of these pliers make could affect what the other free agents get or what teams will look for. There are less lucrative deals and more teams using their younger players. it will be an interesting story to watch.