SPORTS

Baseball's Big Names: Who's Still Up for Grabs?

Fri Jan 24 2025
With spring training just around the corner, the MLB offseason is still buzzing with activity. Some major players are still waiting to ink new deals. Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso, for instance, haven't signed yet. On the other hand, the Dodgers have been busy. They've added Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki to their roster, who will be joining forces with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Plus, they've picked up reliever Tanner Scott. The Blue Jays made a notable move too, signing Anthony Santander to a five-year contract. It's a big deal, especially since Santander is known for his power hitting. But the biggest splash happened back in December when Juan Soto, the top free agent, signed a whopping $765 million deal with the Mets. Some big pitchers have also found new homes. Corbin Burnes is now with the Diamondbacks, Blake Snell is with the Dodgers, and Max Fried moved to the Yankees. These guys were all highly ranked on free agent lists. But not all moves have been quick. Justin Verlander joined the Giants in January, but the market has been a bit slow. Bregman and Alonso are still waiting for their new contracts. If you're curious about who's still available, check out the top 50 free agent rankings. Each player has their own write-up, and CBS Sports is keeping tabs on where they'll end up.

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    What led to the Blue Jays' decision to sign Anthony Santander to a five-year contract?
    Is the lack of immediate movement for players like Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso a sign of a larger league conspiracy?
    How do multi-year contracts for players like Anthony Santander affect a team's long-term strategic planning?

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