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FORMULA 1
Assessing the Top 2023 MLB Free Agents
STARTING PITCHERS
Jacob deGrom (NYM, 34)
Spotrac Valuation: $43.1M
It’s a foregone conclusion that deGrom will opt-out of the remaining 2 years, $63M on his current contract. The Mets set a new precedent for contracts to superstar pitchers in the twilight of their careers in giving Max Scherzer $43.3M for 3 seasons. With suitors galore - including divisional rivals, the Mets will likely need to match or exceed Scherzer’s compensation to have a chance to keep their longtime ace.
Carlos Rodon (SF, 29)
Spotrac Valuation: $31.6M
Rodon is about to complete back to back seasons with a sub-3 ERA. Toss in over 200 Ks, a 5+ WAR, and just 49 walks in 167 innings, and he’ll be one of the most coveted arms on the open market this winter. All of this assumes of course that he opts out of a $22.5M player option for 2023, but that seems like a foregone conclusion at this point.
PLAYER | CONTRACT STATUS | SPOTRAC VALUATION |
---|---|---|
Justin Verlander (HOU, 39) | $25M player option | $43.3M |
Clayton Kershaw (LAD, 34) | UFA | $33.8M |
Chris Bassitt (NYM, 33) | $19M mutual option | $20.8M |
Taijuan Walker (NYM, 30) | $7M player option | $13.8M |
Zach Eflin (PHI, 28) | $15M mutual option | $13.7M |
» View All 2023 Free Agent Starting Pitchers
RELIEF PITCHERS
Edwin Diaz (NYM, 28)
Spotrac Valuation: $16.1M
Back to back 30+ save seasons, including a ridiculous 17 strikeouts per 9 innings in 2022 have Diaz and his agents seeing plenty of dollar signs these days. The $16M calculated valuation is a baseline, as increased tax thresholds should put Diaz’s price point at or around $20M per year.
Daniel Bard (COL, 37)
Spotrac Valuation: $7M
The Rockies brought back Bard this season despite a 5.21 ERA in 67 games. The veteran reliever didn’t let them down, posting a sub 2 ERA in 50+ appearances while giving up just 3 HRs. It stands to reason they’ll strongly consider bringing him back yet again.
PLAYER | CONTRACT STATUS | SPOTRAC VALUATION |
---|---|---|
Taylor Rogers (MIL, 31) | UFA | $13.1M |
Rafael Montero (HOU, 31) | UFA | $8.1M |
Seth Lugo (NYM, 32) | UFA | $7.2M |
Craig Kimbrel (LAD, 34) | UFA | $6.1M |
David Robertson (PHI, 37) | UFA | $4M |
» View All 2023 Free Agent Relief Pitchers
CATCHERS
Willson Contreras (CHC, 30)
Spotrac Valuation: $16M
Still surprised he wasn’t moved at the deadline, the shine has worn off Contreras a bit as he and the Cubs have gone quietly down the stretch. His market should pick back up quickly this winter, with $16M as a floor for his next deal.
PLAYER | CONTRACT STATUS | SPOTRAC VALUATION |
---|---|---|
Christian Vazquez (HOU, 32) | UFA | $6.1M |
Gary Sanchez (MIN, 29) | UFA | $6.4M |
Martin Maldonado (HOU, 36) | UFA | $4.6M |
Tucker Barnhart (DET, 31) | UFA | $4.2M |
Omar Narvaez (MIL, 30) | UFA | $3.1M |
» View All 2023 Free Agent Catchers
1ST BASEMEN
Josh Bell (SD, 30)
Spotrac Valuation: $18.4M
Bell has been radio silent since joining the Padres in the big deadline trade, but he’s done enough over the past 3 seasons to warrant plenty of interest on the open market (assuming the Padres let him get there).
Jose Abreu (CWS, 35)
Spotrac Valuation: $9.1M
Still hits for average (.309) and brings overall value (4.0 WAR), but the overall production is down as the age has increased. The White Sox may look to upgrade here, so hopping onto another contender as experienced depth is likely in the Cards (a great destination).
PLAYER | CONTRACT STATUS | SPOTRAC VALUATION |
---|---|---|
Anthony Rizzo (NYY, 33) | $16M player option | $23M |
Trey Mancini (HOU, 30) | $10M mutual option | $18M |
Brandon Belt (SF, 34) | UFA | $16M |
Yulieski Gurriel (HOU, 38) | UFA | $15M |
Carlos Santana (SEA, 36) | UFA | $10.4M |
» View All 2023 Free Agent 1st Basemen
2ND BASEMEN
Adam Frazier (SEA, 30)
Spotrac Valuation: $10M
Frazier has been inconsistent over his 7 year career, almost following a hot and cold pattern every other season. In that regard, his dip in production this past season could signal much improvement in 2023. He brings plenty of value defensively, and 20 doubles isn’t nothing, so a smaller multi-year guarantee still makes sense.
Cesar Hernandez (WSH, 32)
Spotrac Valuation: $4.5M
The power numbers have fallen off of a cliff, but Hernandez still has on base and defensive value. He’ll be seeking a platoon role in 2023, so the $4.5M valuation might be on the higher side.
PLAYER | CONTRACT STATUS | SPOTRAC VALUATION |
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Kolten Wong (MIL, 31) | $10M club option | $6.7M |
Jean Segura (PHI, 32) | $17M club option | $5M |
Donovan Solano (CIN, 34) | UFA | $5.7M |
Hanser Alberto (LAD, 29) | $2M club option | $2.6M |
» View All 2023 Free Agent 2nd Basemen
SHORTSTOPS
Trea Turner (LAD, 29)
Spotrac Valuation: $32M
Turner’s having arguably his best season as he approaches the open market. Will the Dodgers move on as they did with Corey Seagar, or is Turner their long-term SS option? Either way, it appears there’s around $250M in his immediate future.
Dansby Swanson (ATL, 28)
Spotrac Valuation: $27.4M
Swanson has now posted back to back seasons of 20+ HRs, 80+ RBIs, and 30+ doubles, and will finish 2022 about 40 points higher in batting average than he did for the 2021 campaign. The Braves may be seeking major pitching contracts this winter, so Swanson could be asked to test the open market. A tax adjusted version of Trevor Story’s 6 year, $140M deal in Boston seems right.
PLAYER | CONTRACT STATUS | SPOTRAC VALUATION |
---|---|---|
Xander Bogaerts (BOS, 29) | $60M player option | $31M |
Carlos Correa (MIN, 27) | $35.1M player option | $30.1M |
Jose Iglesias (COL, 32) | UFA | $5M |
Aledmys Diaz (HOU, 32) | UFA | $4.6M |
Elvis Andrus (CWS, 34) | UFA | $4.5M |
» View All 2023 Free Agent Shortstops
3RD BASEMEN
Brandon Drury (SD, 30)
Spotrac Valuation: $6.5M
Where did this come from? After 21 HRs in his last 6 seasons combined, Drury is nearing 30 as the 2022 regular season winds down. His 83 RBIs are 20 more than he’s ever produced and his .829 OPS is by far a career high. Will he return as the Padres’ everyday first baseman?
PLAYER | CONTRACT STATUS | SPOTRAC VALUATION |
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Nolan Arenado (STL, 31) | $134M player option | $35.1M |
Justin Turner (LAD, 37) | $16M club option | $8.6M |
Jace Peterson (MIL, 32) | UFA | $6.5M |
Joe Wendle (MIA, 32) | $6.3M club option | $4M |
Evan Longoria (SF, 36) | $13M club option | $4M |
» View All 2023 Free Agent 3rd Basemen
Outfielders
Aaron Judge (NYY, 30)
Spotrac Valuation: $32.9M
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a list that doesn’t include Judge at the top of it. The 30 year old posted a career (if not historic) season to finish off his team control term with the Yankees. What’s next? $300M over 8 years equals $37.5M, which also just so happens to be slightly more than Mike Trout’s current $37.1M top AAV among position players
Brandon Nimmo (NYM, 29)
Spotrac Valuation: $14.1M
Nimmo’s health has been the biggest thing holding back a nice extension, but he found his way into 150 games heading toward free agency. He’s a prototypical lead off hitter who plays an excellent center field. Yes, finances for these types of players have been in decline, but Nimmo should find a deal that doubles his current $7M paycheck.
PLAYER | CONTRACT STATUS | SPOTRAC VALUATION |
---|---|---|
Andrew Benintendi (NYY, 28) | UFA | $19M |
Jurickson Profar (SD, 29) | $7.5M player option | $15M |
Joc Pederson (SF,30) | UFA | $14M |
Michael Brantley (HOU, 35) | UFA | $8M |
Kevin Kiermaier (TB, 32) | $13M club option | $6.6M |
» View All 2023 Free Agent Outfielders
Designated Hitters
J.D. Martinez (BOS, 35)
Spotrac Valuation: $14.8M
Martinez is only a year removed from 28 homers, 99 RBIs and a league leading 42 doubles from the 2021 season. With the exception of doubles (40), this year’s numbers pale in comparison, but there’s zero question Martinez can improve a batting lineup for the next few seasons.
PLAYER | CONTRACT STATUS | SPOTRAC VALUATION |
---|---|---|
Trey Mancini (HOU, 30) | $10M mutual option | $18M |
Carlos Santana (SEA, 36) | UFA | $10.4M |
Andrew McCutchen | UFA | $7.6M |
Donovan Solano (CIN, 34) | UFA | $5.7M |
Dan Vogelbach (NYM, 35) | $1.5M club option | $5M |
» View All 2023 Free Agent Designated Hitters
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- Michael Ginnitti NFL, MLB
- Keith Smith NBA
- Scott Allen Contributor
- Taylor Vincent NWSL
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