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The 2025-26 MLB offseason is here, and plenty of big-name free agents remain unsigned as the holiday season approaches. Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Framber Valdez, Cody Bellinger and Ranger Suárez are among the players still on the free agent market, which has been slow to develop. Kyle Schwarber (who returned to the Phillies), Pete Alonso and Edwin Dìaz (who both left the Mets for the Orioles and Dodgers, respectively) all signed during the Winter Meetings earlier in December.

Earlier this winter, right-hander Dylan Cease agreed to a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays on Thanksgiving Eve. It's tied for the fourth-largest deal in terms of total money among active pitchers, and is a big boost for the reigning AL champs. 

While there's no Aaron Judge or Juan Soto on the market this winter, there's plenty of top talent still available. Tucker, a four-time All-Star who will turn 29 in January, leads the list, and though his second half left much to be desired, he could be a huge asset for any team. Bregman was left on the market until late last winter but he showed no ill effects, putting up a 128 OPS+. On the pitching side, Valdez and Suárez would slot in toward the front of any rotation.

Ranking top 50 MLB free agents for 2026: Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman at top, plus landing spots for every player
R.J. Anderson
Ranking top 50 MLB free agents for 2026: Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman at top, plus landing spots for every player

Our top 50 free agent rankings include write-ups on every player. CBS Sports will be keeping track of where they land below.

2025-26 MLB free agent tracker

RankPlayerPOSLast TeamNew TeamStatus
1
Kyle Tucker (28)
OF

2
Alex Bregman (31)
3B

3
Bo Bichette (27)
SS

4
Framber Valdez (32)
SP

5
Kyle Schwarber (32)
DH Agreed to five-year, $150 million deal
6
Cody Bellinger (30)
LF

7Munetaka Murakami3B/1BTokyo Yakult Swallows (NPB) 

8
Shota Imanaga (32)
SP Accepted the QO
9
Pete Alonso (31)
1B Agreed to five-year, $155 million deal
10
Ranger Suarez (30)
SP

11
Dylan Cease (29)
SP Agreed to seven-year, $210 million deal
12Tatsuya ImaiSPSaitama Seibu Lions (NPB) 

13
J.T. Realmuto (34)
C

14
Eugenio Suarez (34)
3B

15
Edwin Diaz (31)
RP Agreed to three-year, $69 million deal
16
Trent Grisham (29)
CF Accepted the QO
17
Michael King (30)
SP

18
Zac Gallen (30)
SP

19
Devin Williams (31)
RP Agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal
20
Luke Weaver (32)
RP Agreed to two-year, $22 million deal
21
Robert Suarez (34)
RP Agreed to three-year, $45 million contract
22Kazuma Okamoto3B/1B/OFYomiuri Giants (NPB) 


23
Josh Naylor (28)
1B Re-signed on five-year, $92.5 million deal
24
Ryan Helsley (31)
RP Agreed to two-year, $28 million deal
25
Brandon Woodruff (32)
SP Accepted the QO
26
Justin Verlander (42)
SP

27
Merrill Kelly (37)
SP Agreed to two-year, $40 million deal
28
Gleyber Torres (29)
2B Accepted the QO
29
Jorge Polanco (32)
2B Agreed to two-year, $40 million deal
30
Harrison Bader (31)
CF

31
Ryan O'Hearn (32)
1B

32
Mike Yastrzemski (35)
RF Agreed to two-year, $23 million deal
33
Lucas Giolito (31)
SP

34
Chris Bassitt (36)
SP

35
Brad Keller (30)
RP Agreed to two-year, $22 million deal
36
Dustin May (28)
SP Agreed to one-year, $12.5 million deal
37
Emilio Pagan (34)
RP Agreed to two-year, $20 million deal
38
Phil Maton (32)
RP Accepted two-year, $14.5 million deal
39
Tyler Rogers (35)
RP

40
Pete Fairbanks (32)
RP

41
Cedric Mullins (31)
CF Agreed to one-year, $7 million deal
42
Miguel Rojas (36)
2B Agreed to one-year, $5.5 million deal
43
Rob Refsnyder (34)
RF

44
Luis Arraez (28)
1B

45Cody PonceSPHanwha Eagles (KBO)
 Signed three-year, $30 million deal
46
Zack Littell (30)
SP

47
Michael Conforto (32)
LF

48
Josh Bell (33)
1B Agreed to one-year, $7 million deal
49
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (30)
UTL

50
Steven Matz (34)
RP Agreed to two-year, $15 million deal