MLB spring coaching video games are formally occurring, and, after the Dodgers and Padres kicked issues off in Seoul, South Korea, 2024 Opening Day for the remainder of the league is quick approaching. A couple of notable MLB free brokers stay available on the market, which had been sluggish to develop.
One of many last free brokers, Blake Snell, fell Monday when the San Francisco Giants and reigning NL Cy Younger award winner agreed to a two-year, $62 million pact. That transfer comes simply weeks after the Giants inked Matt Chapman to a three-year, $54 million cope with opt-outs after every of the primary two seasons. J.D. Martinez was additionally capable of finding a house forward of Opening Day, reportedly becoming a member of the Mets on a one-year, $12 million pact on Thursday.
Beforehand, the Cubs re-signed Cody Bellinger to a three-year, $80 million cope with opt-outs after every of the primary two years. And earlier than that, the Twins kicked off February by agreeing to a cope with Carlos Santana, the Brewers have landed veteran catcher Gary Sánchez and Clayton Kershaw is sticking with the Dodgers. Slugger Jorge Soler, in the meantime is heading to the center of San Francisco’s lineup whereas Amed Rosario will assist spherical out the Rays’ infield. Tim Anderson will hope to rebound on a one-year cope with the Marlins, whereas the Tigers added Gio Urshela.
Moreover, there have been a handful of notable signings in January. The Brewers signed slugger Rhys Hoskins, the Astros bolstered their bullpen with a five-year deal for Josh Hader and Justin Turner is heading north of the border to hitch the Blue Jays.
Now, solely one in every of CBS Sports activities’ prime 10 free brokers stays unsigned. Nonetheless, a couple of members of our prime 50 free brokers listing try to determine the place they will play in 2024. That group contains Jordan Montgomery, Tommy Pham and Donovan Solano.
You may take a look at our prime 50 free agent listing, together with write-ups on each participant, right here. CBS Sports activities will probably be retaining observe of the highest 50 free brokers available on the market under.