MLB free agent signings: Tracking every deal from the 2023-24 offseason
MLB free agent signings: Tracking every deal from the 2023-24 offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The stove is officially heating up.
Some of the top players in baseball -- including American stars and international sensations -- could be on the move this offseason.
While the biggest fish have yet to be reeled in, the bidding wars could begin soon. The Winter Meetings will take place from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7 in Nashville, where executives will gather to discuss deals with players and agents.
Here's a tracker of every free agent signing this offseason:
Who are the best MLB free agents in 2023-24?
The best player available is, undoubtedly, Shohei Ohtani. A two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels, the reigning AL MVP could command a record-setting salary.
Behind Ohtani is another Japanese star: Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The 25-year-old right-handed pitcher won his third MVP in Japan last season while posting a 1.16 ERA in 24 starts for the Orix Buffaloes.
The best hitters on the market, outside of Ohtani, include Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, Jorge Soler, J.D. Martinez, Teoscar Hernandez and Rhys Hoskins, while pitchers include Blake Snell, Josh Hader, Jordan Montgomery, Eduardo Rodriguez, Lucas Giolito and Marcus Stroman, among others.
You can find more about the top MLB free agents here.
MLB free agent tracker, signings by team
AL EAST
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AL CENTRAL
SS Paul DeJong (from SF): 1 year, $1.75 million
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Kenta Maeda (from MIN): 2 years, $24 million
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AL WEST
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Los Angeles Angels
LHP Adam Kolarek (from ATL): 1 year, $900,000
RHP Osvaldo Bido (from PIT): 1 year, $750,000
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NL EAST
RHP Reynaldo Lopez (from CLE): 3 years, $30 million
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RHP Aaron Nola (re-signed): 7 years, $172 million
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NL CENTRAL
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RHP Emilio Pagan (from MIN): 2 years, $16 million
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RHP Sonny Gray (from MIN): 3 years, $75 million
RHP Kyle Gibson (from BAL): 1 year, $12 million
RHP Lance Lynn (from LAD): 1 year, $11 million
NL WEST
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OF Jason Heyward (re-signed): 1 year, $9 million
RHP Ricky Vanasco (re-signed): 1 year, $900,000
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