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Five days after the conclusion of the World Series, impending free agents will be released into the wild and allowed to negotiate with any team that is interested in their services. To make things easier, we've compiled a list of free agents, which will be updated throughout the offseason once they've signed new contracts.
Note: Each player's current team is listed as their most recent.
Catchers |
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Player |
Bats |
2016 Team |
New Team |
New Contract |
| Alex Avila | R | White Sox | Tigers | 1 year, $2 million |
| Drew Butera | R | Royals | Royals | 2 years, $3.8 million |
| Ramon Cabrera | S | Reds | Marlins | Minor-league deal |
| Jason Castro | R | Astros | Twins | 3 years, $24.5 million |
| Welington Castillo | R | Diamondbacks | Orioles | 1 year, $6 million w/ player option |
| Juan Centeno | L | Twins | Astros | Minor-league deal |
| Steve Clevenger | L | Mariners | ||
| Hank Conger | S | Rays | Diamondbacks | Minor-league deal |
| A.J. Ellis | R | Phillies | Marlins | 1 year, $2.5 million |
| Eric Fryer | R | Pirates | Cardinals | Minor-league deal |
| Chris Gimenez | R | Indians | Twins | Minor-league deal |
| Ryan Hanigan | R | Red Sox | Phillies | Minor-league deal |
| Bryan Holaday | R | Red Sox | Phillies | Minor-league deal |
| Nick Hundley | R | Rockies | Giants | 1 year, $2 million |
| Chris Iannetta | R | Mariners | Diamondbacks | 1 year, $1.5 million |
| Jeff Mathis | R | Marlins | Diamondbacks | 2 years, $4 million |
| Dioner Navarro | S | Blue Jays | ||
| Brayan Pena | S | Cardinals | Royals | Minor-league deal |
| A.J. Pierzynski | L | Braves | Retired | Retired |
| Wilson Ramos | R | Nationals | Rays | 2 years, $12.5 mllion |
| David Ross | R | Cubs | Retired | Retired |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | C | Tigers | Blue Jays | Minor-league deal |
| Geovany Soto | C | Angels | White Sox | Minor-league deal |
| Kurt Suzuki | C | Twins | Braves | 1 year, $1.5 million |
| Josh Thole | L | Blue Jays | Diamondbacks | Minor-league deal |
| Matt Wieters | S | Orioles | Nationals | 2 years, $21 million w/ opt-out |
| Bobby Wilson | R | Rays | Dodgers | Minor-league deal |
First Basemen |
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Player |
Bats |
2016 Team |
New Team |
New Contract |
| Dustin Ackley | L | Yankees | Angels | Minor-league deal |
| Pedro Alvarez | L | Orioles | Orioles | Minor-league deal |
| Billy Butler | R | Yankees | ||
| Chris Carter | R | Brewers | Yankees | 1 year, $3.5 million |
| Chris Colabello | R | Blue Jays | Indians | Minor-league deal |
| Edwin Encarnacion | R | Blue Jays | Indians | 3 years, $60 million w/ club option |
| Ryan Howard | L | Phillies | Braves | Minor-league deal |
| Dae-ho Lee | L | Mariners | Korea | 4 years, $12.9 million |
| Adam Lind | L | Mariners | Nationals | 1 year, $1.5 million w/ mutual option |
| James Loney | L | Mets | Rangers | Minor-league deal |
| Kendrys Morales | S | Royals | Blue Jays | 3 years, $33 million |
| Mitch Moreland | L | Rangers | Red Sox | 1 year, $5.5 million |
| Justin Morneau | L | White Sox | ||
| Logan Morrison | L | Rays | Rays | 1 year, $2.5 million |
| Mike Morse | R | Pirates | Giants | Minor-league deal |
| Brandon Moss | L | Cardinals | Royals | 2 years, $12 million w/ mutual option |
| Mike Napoli | R | Indians | Rangers | 1 year, $8.5 million w/ club option |
| Steve Pearce | R | Orioles | Blue Jays | 2 years, $12.5 million |
| Mark Reynolds | R | Rockies | Rockies | Minor-league deal |
| Jerry Sands | R | Indians | Atlantic Lg. | N/A |
| Mark Teixeira | S | Yankees | Retired | Retired |
| Eric Thames | L | Korea | Brewers | 3 years, $16 million w/ club option |
| Brett Wallace | L | Padres | Padres | Minor-league deal |
Second Basemen |
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Player |
Bats |
2016 Team |
New Team |
New Contract |
| Alexi Amarista | L | Padres | Rockies | 1 year, $1.25 million w/ club option for 2018 |
| Emilio Bonifacio | S | Braves | Braves | Minor-league deal |
| Emmanuel Burriss | S | Phillies | Nationals | Minor-league deal |
| Ivan De Jesus Jr. | R | Reds | Brewers | Minor-league deal |
| Stephen Drew | R | Nationals | Nationals | 1 year, $3.5 million |
| Johnny Giavotella | R | Angels | Orioles | Minor-league deal |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | R | Cuba | Blue Jays | 7 years, $22 million |
| Omar Infante | R | Braves | Tigers | Minor-league deal |
| Kelly Johnson | L | Mets | ||
| Munenori Kawasaki | L | Cubs | Cubs | Minor-league deal |
| Jimmy Paredes | S | Phillies | Japan | 1 year |
| Gregorio Petit | R | Angels | Blue Jays | Minor-league deal |
| Adam Rosales | R | Padres | Athletics | 1 year, $1.25 million |
| Sean Rodriguez | R | Pirates | Braves | 2 years, $11.5 million |
| Eric Sogard | L | Athletics | Brewers | Minor-league deal |
| Ruben Tejada | R | Giants | Yankees | Minor-league deal |
| Chase Utley | L | Dodgers | Dodgers | 1 year, $2 million |
| Neil Walker | R | Mets | Mets | 1 year, $17.2 million |
Shortstops |
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Player |
Bats |
2016 Team |
New Team |
New Contract |
| Erick Aybar | S | Tigers | Padres | Minor-league deal |
| Daniel Descalso | L | Rockies | Diamondbacks | 1 year, $1.5 million w/ club option |
| Alexei Ramirez | R | Rays | ||
| Jimmy Rollins | R | White Sox | Giants | Minor-league deal |
Third Basemen |
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Player |
Bats |
2016 Team |
New Team |
New Contract |
| Cody Asche | L | Phillies | White Sox | Minor-league deal |
| Gordon Beckham | R | Giants | Giants | Minor-league deal |
| Andres Blanco | S | Phillies | Phillies | 1 year, $3 million |
| Aaron Hill | R | Red Sox | Giants | Minor-league deal |
| Chris Johnson | R | Marlins | Orioles | Minor-league deal |
| Casey McGehee | R | Tigers | Japan | 1 year |
| Trevor Plouffe | R | Twins | Athletics | 1 year, $5.25 million |
| Justin Turner | R | Dodgers | Dodgers | 4 years, $64 million |
| Luis Valbuena | L | Astros | Angels | 2 years, $15 million w/ club option |
Left Fielders |
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Player |
Bats |
2016 Team |
New Team |
New Contract |
| Oswaldo Arcia | L | Padres | Diamondbacks | Minor-league deal |
| Brandon Barnes | R | Rockies | Marlins | Minor-league deal |
| Gregor Blanco | L | Giants | Diamondbacks | Minor-league deal |
| Marlon Byrd | R | Indians | ||
| Chris Coghlan | L | Cubs | Phillies | Minor-league deal |
| Coco Crisp | S | Indians | ||
| Craig Gentry | R | Angels | Orioles | Minor-league deal |
| Josh Hamilton | L | Rangers | Rangers | Minor-league deal |
| Chris Heisey | R | Nationals | Nationals | 1 year, $1.4 million |
| Matt Holliday | R | Cardinals | Yankees | 1 year, $13 million |
| Desmond Jennings | R | Rays | Reds | Minor-league deal |
| David Lough | L | Phillies | Tigers | Minor-league deal |
| Daniel Nava | S | Royals | Phillies | Minor-league deal |
| Ryan Raburn | R | Rockies | Reds | Minor-league deal |
| Colby Rasmus | L | Astros | Rays | 1 year, $5 million |
| Nolan Reimold | R | Orioles | Retired | Retired |
| Michael Saunders | L | Blue Jays | Phillies | 1 year, $9 million w/ club option |
| Rickie Weeks | R | Diamondbacks | Rays | Minor-league deal |
Center Fielders |
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Player |
Bats |
2016 Team |
New Team |
New Contract |
| Michael Bourn | L | Orioles | Orioles | Minor-league deal |
| Yoenis Cespedes | R | Mets | Mets | 4 years, $110 million |
| Rajai Davis | R | Indians | Athletics | 1 year, $6 million |
| Alejandro de Aza | L | Mets | Athletics | Minor-league deal |
| Ian Desmond | R | Rangers | Rockies | 5 years, $70 million |
| Dexter Fowler | S | Cubs | Cardinals | 5 years, $82.5 million |
| Sam Fuld | L | Athletics | ||
| Carlos Gomez | R | Rangers | Rangers | 1 year, $11.5 million |
| Austin Jackson | R | White Sox | Indians | Minor-league deal |
| Jon Jay | L | Padres | Cubs | 1 year, $8 million |
| Junior Lake | R | Blue Jays | Red Sox | Minor-league deal |
| Ryan Lamarre | R | Red Sox | Angels | 1 year, $587.5K |
| Angel Pagan | S | Giants | ||
| Ben Revere | L | Nationals | Angels | 1 year, $4 million |
| Justin Ruggiano | R | Mets | Giants | Minor-league deal |
| J.B. Shuck | L | White Sox | Twins | Minor-league deal |
Right Fielders |
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Player |
Bats |
2016 Team |
New Team |
New Contract |
| Jose Bautista | R | Blue Jays | Blue Jays | 1 year, $18.5 million w/ mutual option, vesting option |
| Carlos Beltran | S | Rangers | Astros | 1 year, $16 million |
| Peter Bourjos | R | Phillies | White Sox | Minor-league deal |
| Jeff Francoeur | R | Marlins | Retired | Retired |
| Franklin Gutierrez | R | Mariners | Dodgers | 1 year, $2.6 million |
| Matt Joyce | L | Pirates | Athletics | 2 years, $11 million |
| Josh Reddick | L | Dodgers | Astros | 4 years, $52 million |
| Travis Snider | L | Royals | Rangers | Minor-league deal |
| Drew Stubbs | R | Orioles | Twins | Minor-league deal |
| Mark Trumbo | R | Orioles | Orioles | 3 years, $37.5 million |
Starting Pitchers |
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Player |
Throws |
2016 Team |
New Team |
New Contract |
| Henderson Alvarez | R | Athletics | ||
| Brett Anderson | L | Dodgers | Cubs | 1 year, $3.5 million |
| Bronson Arroyo | R | Nationals | Reds | Minor-league deal |
| Andrew Cashner | R | Marlins | Rangers | 1 year, $10 million |
| Jhoulys Chacin | R | Angels | Padres | 1 year, $1.75 million |
| Bartolo Colon | R | Mets | Braves | 1 year, $12.5 million |
| John Danks | L | White Sox | Braves | Minor-league deal |
| Jorge de la Rosa | L | Rockies | Diamondbacks | Minor-league deal |
| Rubby de la Rosa | R | Diamondbacks | Diamondbacks | Minor-league deal |
| Ross Detwiler | L | Athletics | Athletics | Minor-league deal |
| R.A. Dickey | R | Blue Jays | Braves | 1 year, $8 million w/ club option |
| Nathan Eovaldi | R | Yankees | Rays | 1 year, $2 million w/ club option |
| Doug Fister | R | Astros | Angels | 1 year, $1.75 million |
| Dillon Gee | R | Royals | Rangers | Minor-league deal |
| Jason Hammel | R | Cubs | Royals | 2 years, $16 million w/ mutual option |
| Lucas Harrell | R | Rangers | Blue Jays | Minor-league deal |
| Matt Harrison | L | Phillies | ||
| Jeremy Hellickson | R | Phillies | Phillies | 1 year, $17.2 million |
| Rich Hill | L | Dodgers | Dodgers | 3 years, $48 million |
| Derek Holland | L | Rangers | White Sox | 1 year, $6 million |
| Edwin Jackson | R | Padres | Orioles | Minor-league deal |
| Mat Latos | R | Nationals | Blue Jays | Minor-league deal |
| Colby Lewis | R | Rangers | ||
| Tim Lincecum | R | Angels | ||
| Jeff Locke | L | Pirates | Marlins | 1 year, $3 million |
| Kris Medlen | R | Royals | Braves | Minor-league deal |
| Tommy Milone | L | Twins | Brewers | 1 year, $1.25 million |
| Charlie Morton | R | Phillies | Astros | 2 years, $14 million |
| Jon Niese | L | Mets | Yankees | Minor-league deal |
| Bud Norris | R | Dodgers | Angels | Minor-league deal |
| Ivan Nova | R | Pirates | Pirates | 3 years, $26 million |
| Jake Peavy | R | Giants | ||
| Williams Perez | R | Braves | Cubs | Minor-league deal |
| Clayton Richard | L | Padres | Padres | 1 year, $1.75 million |
| Tyson Ross | R | Padres | Rangers | 1 year, $6 million |
| Jonathan Sanchez | L | Pirates | Royals | Minor-league deal |
| Alfredo Simon | R | Reds | ||
| Jacob Turner | R | White Sox | Nationals | Minor-league deal |
| Ryan Vogelsong | R | Pirates | Twins | Minor-league deal |
| Edinson Volquez | R | Royals | Marlins | 2 years, $22 million |
| Jered Weaver | R | Angels | Padres | 1 year, $3 million |
| Jerome Williams | R | Cardinals | ||
| C.J. Wilson | R | Angels | Retired | Retired |
| Vance Worley | R | Orioles | Nationals | Minor-league deal |
Relief Pitchers |
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Player |
Throws |
2016 Team |
New Team |
New Contract |
| A.J. Achter | R | Angels | Tigers | Minor-league deal |
| Matt Albers | R | White Sox | Nationals | Minor-league deal |
| Andrew Bailey | R | Angels | Angels | 1 year, $1 million |
| Aaron Barrett | R | Nationals | Nationals | Minor-league deal |
| Anthony Bass | R | Japan | Rangers | Minor-league deal |
| Matt Belisle | R | Nationals | Twins | 1 year, $2.05 million |
| Joaquin Benoit | R | Blue Jays | Phillies | 1 year, $7.5 million |
| Joe Blanton | R | Dodgers | Nationals | 1 year, $4 million |
| Jerry Blevins | L | Mets | Mets | 1 year, $6.5 million w/ club option |
| Lisalberto Bonilla | R | Dodgers | Pirates | 1 year, $575K |
| Blaine Boyer | R | Brewers | Braves | Minor-league deal |
| Craig Breslow | L | Rangers | Twins | Minor-league deal |
| Sean Burnett | L | Nationals | Phillies | Minor-league deal |
| Trevor Cahill | R | Cubs | Padres | 1 year, $1.75 million |
| Chris Capuano | L | Brewers | ||
| Santiago Casilla | R | Giants | Athletics | 2 years, $11 million |
| Brett Cecil | L | Blue Jays | Cardinals | 4 years, $30.5 million |
| Joba Chamberlain | R | Indians | Brewers | Minor-league deal |
| Aroldis Chapman | L | Cubs | Yankees | 5 years, $86 million |
| Jesse Chavez | R | Dodgers | Angels | 1 year, $5.75 million |
| Louis Coleman | R | Dodgers | Reds | Minor-league deal |
| Tim Collins | L | Royals | Nationals | Minor-league deal |
| Brian Duensing | L | Orioles | Cubs | 1 year, $2 million |
| Mike Dunn | L | Marlins | Rockies | 3 years, $19 million |
| Scott Feldman | R | Blue Jays | Reds | 1 year, $2.3 million |
| Gavin Floyd | R | Blue Jays | Blue Jays | Minor-league deal |
| Neftali Feliz | R | Pirates | Brewers | 1 year, $5.35 million |
| Casey Fien | R | Dodgers | Mariners | 1 year, $1.1 million |
| Charlie Furbush | L | Mariners | ||
| Steve Geltz | R | Brewers | Dodgers | Minor-league deal |
| Jim Henderson | R | Mets | Cubs | Minor-league deal |
| David Hernandez | R | Phillies | Giants | Minor-league deal |
| Luke Hochevar | R | Royals | ||
| Greg Holland | R | Royals | Rockies | 1 year, $7 million |
| J.J. Hoover | R | Reds | Diamondbacks | Minor-league deal |
| J.P. Howell | L | Dodgers | Blue Jays | 1 year, $3 million |
| Daniel Hudson | R | Diamondbacks | Pirates | 2 years, $11 million |
| Tommy Hunter | R | Orioles | Rays | Minor-league deal |
| Kenley Jansen | R | Dodgers | Dodgers | 5 years, $80 million |
| Kevin Jepsen | R | Rays | Diamondbacks | Minor-league deal |
| Brandon League | R | Dodgers | Royals | Minor-league deal |
| Jacob Lindgren | L | Yankees | Braves | 1 year, $600K |
| Boone Logan | L | Rockies | Indians | 1 year, $5.5 million w/ club option |
| Javier Lopez | L | Giants | Retired | Retired |
| Seth Maness | R | Cardinals | Royals | Minor-league deal |
| Jeff Manship | R | Indians | Korea | 1 year |
| Dustin McGowan | R | Marlins | Marlins | 1 year, $1.75 million |
| Mark Melancon | R | Nationals | Giants | 4 years, $62 million |
| Bryan Morris | R | Marlins | Giants | Minor-league deal |
| Brandon Morrow | R | Padres | Dodgers | Minor-league deal |
| Peter Moylan | R | Royals | Royals | Minor-league deal |
| Edward Mujica | R | Twins | Tigers | Minor-league deal |
| Joe Nathan | R | Giants | Nationals | Minor-league deal |
| Eric O’Flaherty | L | Braves | Braves | Minor-league deal |
| Alexi Ogando | R | Diamondbacks | Korea | 1 year |
| Ross Ohlendorf | R | Reds | Japan | 1 year |
| Logan Ondrusek | R | Orioles | Orioles | 1 year, $625k w/ club option |
| Jonathan Papelbon | R | Nationals | ||
| Bobby Parnell | R | Tigers | Royals | Minor-league deal |
| Yusmeiro Petit | R | Nationals | Angels | Minor-league deal |
| Cesar Ramos | L | Rangers | Phillies | Minor-league deal |
| Fernando Rodney | R | Marlins | Diamondbacks | 1 year, $2.75 million |
| Fernando Rodriguez | R | Athletics | Cubs | Minor-league deal |
| Sergio Romo | R | Giants | Dodgers | 1 year, $3 million |
| Marc Rzepczynski | L | Nationals | Mariners | 2 years, $11 million |
| Fernando Salas | R | Mets | Mets | 1 year, $3 million |
| Keyvius Sampson | R | Reds | Diamondbacks | Minor-league deal |
| Joe Smith | R | Cubs | Blue Jays | 1 year, $3 million |
| Drew Storen | R | Mariners | Reds | 1 year, $3 million |
| Junichi Tazawa | R | Red Sox | Marlins | 2 years, $12 million |
| Shawn Tolleson | R | Rangers | Rays | 1 year, $1 million |
| Koji Uehara | R | Red Sox | Cubs | 1 year, $6 million |
| Carlos Villanueva | R | Padres | Korea | N/A |
| Jordan Walden | R | Cardinals | Braves | Minor-league deal |
| Chien-Ming Wang | R | Royals | ||
| Tom Wilhelmsen | R | Mariners | Diamondbacks | Minor-league deal |
| Chris Withrow | R | Braves | Royals | Minor-league deal |
| Ryan Webb | R | Rays | Brewers | Minor-league deal |
| Travis Wood | L | Cubs | Royals | 2 years, $12 million w/ mutual option |
| Brad Ziegler | R | Red Sox | Marlins | 2 years, $16 million |