Athletics Offseason Preview

Michael GinnittiOctober 27, 2025
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Despite less than advantageous conditions in their first season away from Oakland, the A’s posted their highest win total (76) since 2021. A jolt in the arm from MLB to spend a little dough this past free agency mixed with breakout seasons from a few young players was a recipe for improvement.

A Bright Spot
1B Nick Kurtz and SS Jacob Wilson appear to be legitimate young cornerstone position player pieces for an A’s team that has been desperately seeking a few for years now. Toss in Brent Rooker, and 25-year-old OF Lawrence Butler, and there may be a real foundation in place.

A Big Concern
The A’s used much of their free agent allotment on starting pitching, and weren’t exactly rewarded for their expenditures. Jeffrey Springs and Luis Severino will be asked to anchor the rotation again in 2026, but a prospect trade for another reliable MLB-ready arm makes sense this offseason.

Related Links
2026 Athletics’ Financials
MLB Offseason Guides

Pending Free Agents

Leclerc missed the year with a shoulder issue and likely won’t be brought back into the fold. Newcomb saw action in 48 games, mixing in both starts and saves, and could be brought back on an incentive-laden deal. 

PLAYER MARKET VALUE
Sean Newcomb (RP, 32) $2.4M
Jose Leclerc (RP, 31) $1.1M

Arbitration-Eligibility

With minimal financial risk here (under $8M of projected salary), all 5 of these players should be considered as returning for the upcoming season.

PLAYER PROJ. ARB SALARY
Shea Langeliers (C, 28) $3M
Austin Wynns (C, 35) $2.2M
J.J. Bleday (OF, 28) $1M
Luis Medina (SP, 27) $850k
Ken Waldichuk (SP, 28) $850k

Guaranteed Salary

Severino finished 2025 strongly, but also made it no secret that he was not pleased with the Sacramento setup the A’s were forced into for the foreseeable future. A trade conversation could be offered here, but finalizing one may be easier said than done. 

PLAYER CBT SALARY
Luis Severino (SP, 32) $22.3M
Brent Rooker (DH, 31) $12M
Lawrence Butler (OF, 25) $9.3M
Jeffrey Springs (SP, 33) $7.75M

Team Tax Projections

The A’s hit the offseason with a $96M CBT payroll projection, $147M under the threshold, and around $17M less than where they ended up in 2025 ($113M). Will we see another soft spending spree from this front office (both in free agency and in terms of internal extensions)?

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Atlanta Braves Offseason Preview

Michael GinnittiOctober 27, 2025
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There were teams that dealt with injuries in 2025, and then there were the Atlanta Braves. Despite that, this was a team that looked strong down the stretch, finishing with a -10 run differential despite ending up 10 games under .500. Is a litany of change necessary to get back into contention, or just a few months of better luck?

A Bright Spot
C/DH Drake Baldwin not only made the team out of camp, but he’s the odds-on favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year (.810 OPS, 3.31 WAR in 124 games).

A Big Concern
Can the long list of seriously injured Braves return to full form within a reasonable timeline, or is 2026 already a bit of a mystery?

Related Links
2026 Braves Financials
MLB Offseason Guides

Pending Free Agents

After back-to-back monster seasons, Ozuna’s numbers fell off on 2025. With two very capable hitting catchers in Baldwin & Murphy now in the fold, there may not be a roster spot for Ozuna going forward. Iglesias was good enough to be considered for a multi-year re-sign.

PLAYER MARKET VALUE
Marcell Ozuna (DH, 35) $13.7M
Raisel Iglesias (RP, 35) $8.8M

Option Decisions

Atlanta boasts one of the larger option lists in all of baseball, with more than a few tough decisions at hand. Sale’s $18M is risky based on injury history, but the Braves need for depth in the rotation likely means it’s exercised. Kim could slot in as the everyday SS in 2026 if he’s healthy and he accepts his player option. Albies remains good value at $7M here, but could also be involved in trade discussions.

PLAYER OPTION SALARY
Chris Sale (SP, 36) $18M club option
Ha-seong Kim (SS, 30) $16M player option
Pierce Johnson (RP, 34) $7M club option ($250k buyout)
David Fletcher (INF, 31) $8M club option ($1.5M buyout)
Ozzie Albies (2B, 28) $7M club option ($4M buyout)
Tyler Kinley (RP, 34) $5.5M club option ($750k buyout)

Arbitration-Eligibility

The Braves extended most of their top young core into long-term contracts, avoiding the arbitration process and buyout out a few years of free agency in the process. This leaves a relatively inexpensive group for 2026 (projected at $14.7M in total payroll). A few of these players will be non-tendered in the coming weeks for roster spots.

PLAYER PROJ. ARB SALARY
Jake Fraley (OF, 31) $3.1M
Dylan Lee (RP, 31) $3M
Joel Payamps (RP, 32) $2.9M
José Suarez (RP, 28) $1.1M
Alek Manoah (SP, 28) $1M
Vidal Brujan (2B, 28) $1M
Eli White (OF, 32) $900k
Nick Allen (SS, 27) $850k

Guaranteed Salary

There’s an awful lot of value on paper here, but unfortunately an awful lot of recent injury history attached to these names as well. When it’s right, this is one of the best looking payrolls in baseball. But in years from hell like 2025, the early extensions handed out seem like major swings and misses.

PLAYER CBT SALARY
Austin Riley (3B, 29) $21.2M
Matt Olson (1B, 32) $21M
Jurickson Profar (OF, 33) $14M
Ronald Acuña Jr. (OF, 28) $12.5M
Spencer Strider (SP, 27) $12.5M
Sean Murphy (C, 31) $12.1M
Reynaldo López (SP, 32) $10M
Michael Harris II (OF, 25) $9M
Joe Jimenez (RP, 31) $8.6M
Aaron Bummer (RP, 32) $6.5M

Team Tax Projections

The Braves enter the offseason with $185M of projected tax allocation across 39 players. Option decisions will change this number in the coming weeks, but Atlanta should hypothetically be operating with around $30M of tax space this winter. Will they be willing to enter the over-tax conversation in 2026?

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Baltimore Orioles Offseason Preview

Michael GinnittiOctober 27, 2025
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Maybe the most disappointing 2025 team, Baltimore went from AL East contenders, to a division-worst 75-87 in the blink of an eye. The Orioles are one of many teams in search of a new manager this offseason, and POBO Mike Elias has stated that he is also seeking a General Manager to serve under him for the upcoming season as well. Fresh faces should be the theme of the year.

A Bright Spot
SP Trevor Rogers was easily the biggest takeaway from the 2025 campaign, posting career numbers across the board in 18 starts. He’s entering the final year of arbitration in 2026. A logjam at 1B (Samuel Basallo, Ryan Mountcastle, Coby Mayo) could lead to an early winter trade for the O’s, jumpstarting what should be a busy offseason.

A Big Concern
Offseason spending. Baltimore’s new owner has dangled the carrot in front of our faces a few times now, but the depth and overall logic to the roster has been a serious concern. The Orioles need to aggressively subtract, aggressively add, and where possible - aggressively extend this winter, or risk losing a fanbase that just went through the ringer for an entire year.

Related Links
2026 Orioles Financials
MLB Offseason Guides

Pending Free Agents

Eflin fell off of a cliff in 2025, and has been dealing with back issues for the better part of 6 seasons now. Both he and Sugano should be allowed to walk this winter in favor of late-rotation upgrades.

PLAYER MARKET VALUE
Zach Eflin (SP, 31) $16M
Tomoyuki Sugano (SP, 36) $6M
Gary Sánchez (DH/C, 32) $4M

Option Decisions

O’Neill dealt with 3 stints on the IL this past season, putting to rest the idea of him punting on the remaining 2 years of his contract. Mateo dealt with a hamstring issue of his own, and with no buyout attached to his option, is likely to be moved on from at least initially speaking.

PLAYER OPTION SALARY
Tyler O'Neill (OF, 30) 2 yr, $33M opt-out
Jorge Mateo (SS, 31) $5.5M club option

Arbitration-Eligibility

Much of the young core is now developing into expensive arbitration statuses, making things a little more complicated for a front office that has struggled to properly replenish the roster on an annual basis. A trade for Mountcastle seems likely here, while Wells and or Kremer could also be floated as Baltimore seeks out a more stable bullpen.

PLAYER PROJ. ARB SALARY
Adley Rutschman (C, 28) $6.75M
Ryan Mountcastle (1B, 29) $6.5M
Trevor Rogers (SP, 28) $6M
Gunnar Henderson (SS, 25) $5.75M
Dean Kremer (SP, 30) $5.25M
Keegan Akin (RP, 31) $3M
Tyler Wells (SP, 31) $2.75M
Kyle Bradish (SP, 29) $2.75M
Félix Bautista (RP, 31) $2.25M
Yennier Cano (RP, 32) $1.75M
Dylan Carlson (OF, 27) $1.75M
Alex Jackson (C, 30) $1.75M
Albert Suarez (RP, 36) $950k
Jose Castillo (RP, 30) $820k

Guaranteed Salary

The O’s did well to lock in one of their young core players to an 8 year, $67M extension near the end of the regular season. Unfortunately Basallo represents the only guaranteed salary on the books right now.

PLAYER CBT SALARY
Samuel Basallo (1B/C, 21) $8.375M

Team Tax Projections

The Orioles project toward a $102M CBT payroll right now, affording them around $141M of space this winter. A few early trades and a few big fish free agent signings could lead to a quick turnaround in the standings.

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Los Angeles Angels Offseason Preview

Michael GinnittiOctober 27, 2025
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The last 5 Angels’ seasons have resulted in win totals of 77, 73, 73, 63, and 72. Consistently below average, despite strong starts, and surprisingly high cash payrolls (6th, 10th, 6th, 14th, 10th respectively). Just how aggressive the Angels want to be this winter remains to be seen, especially with so much potential “dead cash” still remaining on the roster.

A Bright Spot
SS Zach Neto appears to be a legitimately core player for this franchise, running back another 5+ WAR campaign for the Angels in 2025. He added a little more power to his production, and remained relatively healthy the entire season.

A Big Concern
Where to begin. Mike Trout’s knee (and contract?), 1 more year of Anthony Rendon at $35M, Jorge Soler’s back, and a lack of a #1 or #2 starting pitcher currently speaking.

Related Links
2026 Angels Financials
MLB Offseason Guides

Pending Free Agents

Jansen outkicked his coverage on a $10M salary in 2025, and should demand a slight raise in 2026. Rengifo and Moncada split time at 3B this season. With Rendon’s health very much up in the air, LAA has a big need at the hot corner.

PLAYER MARKET VALUE
Kenley Jansen (RP, 38) $13.6M
Luis Rengifo (INF, 28) $10M
Tyler Anderson (SP, 35) $7M
Chris Taylor (UTIL, 35) $5.5M
Kyle Hendricks (SP, 35) $4.2M
Yoan Moncada (3B, 30) $4.5M
Andrew Chafin (RP, 35) $4M

Arbitration-Eligibility

Ward, Neto, & Burke are locks here, while Soriano and Detmers should both rejoin the rotation in 2026. Adell could be floated as a midrange trade chip, while other pieces here are TBD.

PLAYER PROJ. ARB SALARY
Taylor Ward (OF, 32) $11.2M
Zach Neto (SS, 25) $5.2M
Jo Adell (OF, 27) $4.5M
Jose Soriano (SP, 27) $3.25M
Reid Detmers (P, 26) $2.75M
Logan O'Hoppe (C, 26) $2.75M
Brock Burke (RP, 29) $2M

Guaranteed Salary

Health concerns for Trout, Rendon, and Soler account for $82.5M of potential washed out salary again in 2026. d’Arnaud has battled his own injury issues, but should return to join forces with Logan O’Hoppe for the upcoming season.

PLAYER CBT SALARY
Mike Trout (OF, 34) $35.5M
Anthony Rendon (3B, 36) $35M
Yusei Kikuchi (SP, 35) $21.2M
Jorge Soler (OF/DH, 34) $12.1M
Robert Stephenson (RP, 33) $11M
Travis d'Arnaud (C, 37) $6M

Team Tax Projections

The Angels have $186M of projected tax salary allocated to 38 players currently speaking, affording them about $58M of CBT space to work with this winter. It’s not a great outlook for a team looking to add top of the rotation starters, a viable 3B, and a closer.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Offseason Preview

Michael GinnittiOctober 27, 2025
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The Pirates are averaging 73 wins per year since Paul Skenes joined the club, including a 71-91 finish to the 2025 campaign. With 4 years of control left in his rookie timeline, the pressure to build a contender should be boiling over internally. We’ll believe that when we see it however.

A Bright Spot
Pitching to sell. SP Mitch Keller was a name to watch this past deadline, and will certainly come up again this winter. Pittsburgh can benefit both in what they can receive in return for his services, but also in freeing up his $15.4M tax hit, and maybe taking a stab at free agency. Maybe.

A Big Concern
Scoring Runs. The Pirates were dead last in runs scored, home runs hit, and team OPS last season. While there isn’t one way to slice an onion, scoring runs seems to be something a good team should be good at doing.

Related Links
2026 Pirates Financials
MLB Offseason Guides

Pending Free Agents

McCutchen is a shell of what he used to be, and is tied to the franchise forever, but allowing him to move on to a contender this winter probably makes the most sense for both sides. Pittsburgh needs MLB-ready, everyday bats both on the field and on the bench next season. Pham is a perennial latch-on then trade free agent.

PLAYER MARKET VALUE
Tommy Pham (OF, 37) $6.7M
Andrew McCutchen (OF/DH, 39) $5M

Arbitration-Eligibility

Bart fell back down to earth in 2025 after a mini-breakout campaign the year prior. Pittsburgh might be looking to see if Henry Davis can stick full-time in 2026, which may mean a release/trade for another catcher or two. As whole here though, this is a contributing group that accounts for less than $18M of projected tax next season.

PLAYER PROJ. ARB SALARY
Dennis Santana (RP, 30) $4.5M
Oneil Cruz (CF, 27) $3.25M
Joey Bart (C, 29) $2.6M
Johan Oviedo (SP, 28) $2M
Jack Suwinski (OF, 27) $1.75M
Colin Holderman (RP, 30) $1.75M
Justin Lawrence (RP, 31) $1.25M
Yohan Ramirez (RP, 31) $1.25M
Dauri Moreta (RP, 30) $850k

Guaranteed Salary

Keller seems to be the big trade chip this winter, while getting Reynolds back on track at the top of the batting order will be a key to Pittsburgh’s quick turn-around. He’ll need 2-3 new, MLB-ready bats to protect him properly.

PLAYER CBT SALARY
Mitch Keller (SP, 30) $15.4M
Bryan Reynolds (OF, 31) $13.3M

Team Tax Projections

Pittsburgh heads into the offseason with a projected $81M CBT payroll, affording them around $163M of space to work with. From a practicality standpoint, the Pirates are two offseasons away from getting serious about taking trade calls for Paul Skenes. The idea of winning with him has to begin today, no matter the cost.

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Minnesota Twins Offseason Preview

Michael GinnittiOctober 27, 2025
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The 70-92 Twins appear headed for more pain in 2026, as the front office has not so subtly hinted at the notion of selling major pieces in the coming months. Minnesota is in need of a new manager, and likely a new direction for the organization as a whole, with back-to-back 4th place finishes in the AL Central.

A Bright Spot
Pitching to sell. If the Twins believe their window of contention has closed, then having serious trade conversions for SP Joe Ryan & SP Pablo López should not only free up significant payroll, but bring back the potential for a fresh young core going forward. Maybe.

A Big Concern
Wasting a healthy Byron Buxton in his prime. The 31-year-old will garner MVP votes from this past season, and holds 3 years, $45M remaining on his contract. If the team is sliding backwards, a move to a contender would make a lot of sense. However, Buxton has publicly stated his intentions on remaining with the organization.

Related Links
2026 Twins Financials
MLB Offseason Guides

Pending Free Agents

Vazquez should be an easy re-sign for the Twins if he wants to continue his playing career.

PLAYER MARKET VALUE
Christian Vazquez (C, 35) $1M

Option Decisions

Topa did a little bit of everything for the Twins’ bullpen in 2025, and finished the year with relatively positive results. If the Twins decline his $2M option, he has the ability to revert back to arbitration status (see below). When factoring in the $225k buyout here, it’s a 6-in-one-basket conversation in terms of his value for 2026.

PLAYER OPTION SALARY
Justin Topa (RP, 35) $2M club option ($225k buyout)

Arbitration-Eligibility

One of Ober/Ryan could be on the move this winter, as might C Ryan Jeffers, who could have value even at a pricier Arb 3 cost. RP Justin Topa currently holds a $2M club option with the team, but would revert back to arbitration status if it’s declined.

PLAYER PROJ. ARB SALARY
Bailey Ober (SP, 30) $6.8M
Ryan Jeffers (C, 29) $6.5M
Joe Ryan (SP, 30) $6M
Trevor Larnach (DH, 29) $3.25M
Royce Lewis (3B, 27) $3.25M
Justin Topa (RP, 35) $1.75M*
Genesis Cabrera (RP, 29) $1.5M
Cole Sands (RP, 28) $1.25M
Michael Tonkin (RP, 36) $1.25M
Anthony Misiewicz (RP, 31) $1.1M
Kody Clemens (2B, 30) $1.1M

Guaranteed Salary

There’s a world where both of these contracts are elsewhere in 2026, though Buxton has stated that he would prefer to remain within the Twins’ organization. The MVP-candidate could help reshape the young core of this franchise going forward with the right trade.

PLAYER CBT SALARY
Pablo López (SP, 30) $18.375M
Byron Buxton (OF, 32) $14.2M

Team Tax Projections

Minnesota heads into the offseason carrying a projected $107M tax payroll, $137M under the 2026 threshold. Look for them to decrease this number in the coming weeks.

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Washington Nationals Offseason Preview

Michael GinnittiOctober 27, 2025
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The 66-96 Nats cleaned house during the 2025 season, moving on from longtime GM Mike Rizzo, and World Series winning manager Davey Martinez. Enter Paul Toboni, the 35-year-old hired as the new President of Baseball Ops in Washington, who has plenty of work to do on a roster that can’t seem to get jump-started for various reasons.

A Bright Spot
The Nats have a surplus of talented young outfielders in James Wood, Dylan Crews, Jacob Young, Robert Hassell, and Daylen Lile. There’s a strong mixture of power and defensive talent here, but it stands to reason that at least one of these pieces will be floated as trade bait this winter.

A Big Concern
C Keibert Ruiz is entering Year 4 of an 8 year, $50M extension - but continues to battle concussion symptoms that limited his 2025 campaign to just 68 games. He hasn’t been a productive player at the plate for the better part of two seasons now.

Related Links
2026 Nationals Financials
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Pending Free Agents

Josh Bell did Josh Bell things in 2025, posting 22 homers and a near .750 OPS across a tough year in Washington. The Nats could be seeking a more long-term option this winter.

PLAYER MARKET VALUE
Josh Bell (DH/1B, 33) $11M
Derek Law (RP, 35) Minimum
Paul DeJong (INF, 32) Minimum

Arbitration-Eligibility

Washington boasts a loaded list of arbitration-eligible players, keeping their young core relatively cost-controlled into 2026. The list includes ⅘ of their current starting rotation. All in, this group combines for $31.4M of projected tax salary.

PLAYER PROJ. ARB SALARY
Luis Garcia (2B, 26) $7.8M
MacKenzie Gore (SP, 27) $6.5M
CJ Abrams (SS, 25) $5.5M
Jake Irvin (SP, 29) $3.5M
Cade Cavalli (SP, 27) $1.975M
Riley Adams (C, 30) $1.9M
Josiah Gray (SP, 28) $1.35M
Mason Thompson (RP, 28) $1.25M

Guaranteed Salary

Washington boasts only $15M of guaranteed salary on their books heading toward the winter, a number Nats fans hope increases significantly before it’s all said and done. Ruiz’s health-concerns has the 5 years, $31.25M remaining on his deal in question.

PLAYER CBT SALARY
Trevor Williams (SP, 34) $7M
Keibert Ruiz (C, 27) $6.25M
Shinnosuke Ogasawara (RP, 28) $1.75M

Team Tax Projections

Despite moderate payroll allocated to their current active roster, Washington hits the offseason with a projected payroll surrounding $115M. This is due in large part to the $35M tax hit being taken on by Stephen Strasburg’s injury-driven retirement. Still, these numbers afford the Nats around $128M of tax space heading into November, with 42 players currently accounted for.

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Chicago White Sox Offseason Preview

Michael GinnittiOctober 27, 2025
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The White Sox turned a bit of a corner in 2025, posting a 60-102 record - 19 wins more than their 2023 campaign. With that said, this still represents three-straight 100-loss seasons, putting pressure on the front office to build out significantly in the coming months.

A Bright Spot
SS Colson Montgomery represents one of the brighter roster spots heading into 2026. The 23-year-old secured 21 homers and an .840 OPS following a July 4th callup.

A Big Concern
Spending. Chicago has shown signs of a good young core beginning to develop, but has done little to nothing to supplement those players with MLB talent over each of the past two offseason. Will that change for 2026?

Related Links
2026 White Sox Financials
MLB Offseason Guides

Pending Free Agents

The White Sox hold a small list of pending free agents, but only Alexander made a legitimate impact to the 2025 roster.

PLAYER MARKET VALUE
Tyler Alexander (RP, 31) $2.1M
Mike Clevinger (SP, 34) Minimum
Miguel Castro (RP, 30) Minimum

Option Decisions

Robert’s $20M salary for 2026 remains a question mark, but at present time it’s expected that the White Sox will exercise the option - though the idea of trading the 28-year-old this winter is still very much on the table. Perez’ $10M salary is likely declined, as the vet dealt with both elbow and shoulder injuries throughout 2025.

PLAYER OPTION SALARY
Luis Robert Jr. (CF, 28) $20M team option ($2M buyout)
Martín Pérez (SP, 34) $10M mutual option ($1.5M buyout)

Arbitration-Eligibility

Tauchman and Wilson should be locks to rejoin the roster at their projected prices. Hill is a candidate for a non-tender if Robert Jr. is here to stay.

PLAYER PROJ. ARB SALARY
Mike Tauchman (OF, 35) $2.5M
Steven Wilson (RP, 31) $1.75M
Derek Hill (OF, 30) $1M

Guaranteed Salary

It’s a lonely island for Benintendi, who spent a good portion of 2025 on the White Sox’ IL. The 31-year-old is signed through 2027 at a $15M tax rate.

PLAYER CBT SALARY
Andrew Benintendi (OF/DH, 31) $15M

Team Tax Projections

Chicago heads into the winter with a projected tax payroll near $60M, with 34 players currently accounted for. Financials certainly won’t impede them from aggressively adding this offseason. But will they?

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Colorado Rockies Offseason Preview

Michael GinnittiOctober 26, 2025
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The Rockies hit the offseason in need of a new head of baseball operations/GM, a new manager, and plenty of new players. None of these holes will be easy to fill, as the franchise just completed a 43-119 campaign, their 3rd-straight 100+ loss season.

A Bright Spot
26-year-old catcher Hunter Goodman was a breakout star, compiling 31 HRs, 91 RBIs, and a 3.73 WAR through 2025. He combines with INF Warming Bernabel & Ezequiel Tovar to represent a small core of players to build around.

A Big Concern
Front Office Misses. From buying out Nolan Arenado, to recklessly signing Kris Bryant, with a whole lot of middling swing and miss signings in between, Colorado can’t seem to catch a break with their roster decisions. Ownership won’t be keen on giving the next front office much room for error in this regard, as the team continues to spend money on a sinking ship.

Related Links
2026 Rockies Financials
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Pending Free Agents

Flipping the switch forward, SP Germán Márquez & SS Orlando Arcia are pending free agents. Both struggled mightily in 2025 and are expected to hit the open market.

PLAYER MARKET VALUE
Germán Márquez (SP, 30) $3.2M
Orlando Arcia (SS, 31) $1.75M

Option Decisions

2B Thairo Estrada holds a $10M mutual option in 2026, but it’s largely expected that the team will decline that, reverting him back to arbitration status this season. The only other option decision belongs to INF Kyle Farmer, who holds a $4M mutual option that the team is also expected to decline.

PLAYER OPTION SALARY
Thairo Estrada (2B, 29) $7M mutual option ($750k buyout
Kyle Farmer (SS, 35) $4M mutual option ($750k buyout)

Arbitration-Eligibility

7 players are currently slated for arbitration, led by 2B Thairo Estrada & OF Brenton Doyle both of whom could garner salaries north of $3M this season. The group combines for $16.25M of projected payroll.

PLAYER PROJ. ARB SALARY
Thairo Estrada (2B, 30) $3.5M
Brenton Doyle (CF, 28) $3M
Ryan Feltner (SP, 29) $2.5M
Jimmy Herget (RP, 32) $2.5M
Mickey Moniak (CF, 28) $2M
Tyler Freeman (2B, 27) $1.75M
Lucas Gilbreath (RP, 30) $1M

Guaranteed Salary

OF/1B Kris Bryant has now spent 4 years in Colorado, reeling in $104 million while compiling a -1.85 WAR over that span. SP Kyle Freeland ($16M) can unlock a $17M player option in 2027 if he completes 170 innings in 2026. Ezequiel Tovar’s pre-arbitration extension runs through 2031, carrying a cost-effective $9M tax salary.

PLAYER CBT SALARY
Kris Bryant (OF, 34) $26M
Kyle Freeland (SP, 33) $12.9M
Antonio Senzatela (SP, 31) $10.1M
Ezequiel Tovar (SS, 24) $9M

Team Tax Projections

All said, this leaves Colorado with a CBT starting point of roughly $117M, $126M under the 2026 threshold. Plenty of room for plenty of needs, and an awful lot on the plate for a brand new front office.

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Toronto FC 2025 Year-End Roster Updates

Caleb PongratzOctober 24, 2025

Toronto FC announced its year-end roster decisions which include options exercised, options declined, extensions and contract terminations.

Contract Options Exercised

Kobe Franklin (D)
Nicksoen Gomis (D)
Malik Henry (M)
Kosi Thompson (M)
Deandre Kerr (F)
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint (F) 

Contract Optioned Declined

Sean Johnson (GK) - (in talks over a return)
Kevin Long (D)
Raoul Petretta (D)
Sigurd Rosted (D)
Nathaniel Edwards (M)
Derrick Etienne Jr. (F)
Hugo Mbongue (F)
Charlie Sharp (F)

Loan Agreements

Theo Corbeanu (Granada); exercising purchase option
Maxime Dominguez (Vasco De Gama); expires 12/8/2025

Players Under Contract

Goalkeepers: Adisa De Rosario, Luka Gavran

Defenders: Kobe Franklin, Nicksoen Gomis, Stefan Kapor, Richie Laryea, Zane Monlouis, Adam Pearlman (currently on loan), Lazar Stefanovic, Kosi Thompson, Henry Wingo

Midfielders: José Cifuentes, Markus Cimermancic, Alonso Coello, Malik Henry, Djordje Mihailovic, Jonathan Osorio

Forwards: Theo Corbeanu, Deandre Kerr, Cassius Mailula (currently on loan), Jules-Anthony Vilsaint

 

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