The MLB offseason is here, and we witnessed our first major free agent signing on Tuesday night. Blake Snell has inked a deal with the Dodgers worth $182 million over five years. This move adds more rotation depth and star power to the World Series champions. Snell, the 2023 National League Cy Young winner, had a more successful experience in free agency this time around after signing a shorter contract with the Giants last winter. It seems to be a lucrative offseason for starting pitchers, with the top free agents in line for significant paydays.
The best available free agent, 26-year-old superstar Juan Soto, is expected to spark a bidding war between the Mets and Yankees, although all 30 teams will likely show interest in his talents. Will Blake Snell capitalize on his second consecutive year in free agency after opting out of his Giants deal? Will a team take a chance on Anthony Santander’s power surge with a multi-year contract? Can Gleyber Torres continue his resurgence? Will Max Scherzer maintain his health? What surprises await in Roki Sasaki’s future? These questions and more will shape the offseason.
Yusei Kikuchi became the first player from CBS Sports’ top 50 free agents to sign a deal, agreeing to a three-year, $63 million contract with the Angels on Nov. 25. You can explore the complete top 50 list, including detailed profiles of each player. CBS Sports will monitor their destinations below.
2024-25 MLB free agent tracker
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