The conclusion of the 2026 MLB season marks the start of what promises to be an exciting off-season filled with potential roster changes. Following the Milwaukee Brewers' historic victory in the World Series, 144 players across various teams have officially become free agents.
Key Free Agents
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to lose several notable players, including stars like George Springer and Max Scherzer. This off-season is expected to start off quickly with teams and players looking to secure deals before the owners potentially impose a lockout after the current collective bargaining agreement ends on December 1.
Full List of Free Agents
Here’s a comprehensive look at which players are entering free agency by team:
- Arizona Diamondbacks (9 players): Taylor Clarke, Zac Gallen, Kevin Ginkel, Jonathan Loaisiga, James McCann, A.J. Puk, Dennis Santana, Ryan Thompson, Ildemaro Vargas
- Oakland Athletics (3 players): Jonah Heim, Brooks Kriske, Mark Leiter Jr.
- Atlanta Braves (11 players): Mauricio Dubon, Kyle Farmer, Raisel Iglesias, Joe Jimenez, Ha-Seong Kim, Tyler Mahle, Martin Perez, Dominic Smith, Brent Suter, Rowdy Tellez, Lane Thomas
- Baltimore Orioles (4 players): Keegan Akin, Chris Bassitt, Andrew Kittredge, Trevor Rogers
- Boston Red Sox (2 players): Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Patrick Sandoval
- Chicago Cubs (9 players): Aaron Civale, Michael Conforto, Kevin Gausman, Ian Happ, Shota Imanaga, David Peterson, Seiya Suzuki, Tyrone Taylor, Trent Thornton
- Chicago White Sox (6 players): Erick Fedde, Randal Grichuk, Sean Newcomb, Tommy Pham, Trevor Richards, Jake Rogers
- Cincinnati Reds (4 players): Brock Burke, Brandon Leibrandt, Brady Singer, Tyler Stephenson
- Cleveland Guardians (4 players): Foster Griffin, Austin Hedges, Rhys Hoskins, Nathaniel Lowe
- Colorado Rockies (4 players): Kyle Freeland, Jose Quintana, Jordan Romano, Tomoyuki Sugano
- Detroit Tigers (6 players): Jack Flaherty, Tyler Kinley, Burch Smith, Gleyber Torres, Justin Verlander, Jacob Waguespack
- Houston Astros (6 players): Bryan Abreu, Enyel De Los Santos, Steven Okert, Daulton Varsho, Christian Vazquez, LaMonte Wade Jr.
- Kansas City Royals (4 players): Jonathan India, Craig Kimbrel, Luke Maile, Josh Rojas
- Los Angeles Angels (4 players): Travis d'Arnaud, Adam Frazier, Yoan Moncada, Anthony Rendon
- Los Angeles Dodgers (9 players): Kris Bubic, Brusdar Graterol, Enrique Hernandez, Eric Lauer, Evan Phillips, Miguel Rojas, Tarik Skubal, Blake Treinen, Alex Vesia
- Miami Marlins (1 player): Pete Fairbanks
- Milwaukee Brewers (3 players): Jake Bauers, JoJo Romero, Brandon Woodruff
- Minnesota Twins (3 players): Ryan Jeffers, A.J. Minter, Taylor Rogers
- New York Mets (0 players): None
- New York Yankees (10 players): David Bednar, Paul Blackburn, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Michael Fulmer, Paul Goldschmidt, Trent Grisham, Tim Hill, Amed Rosario, John Schreiber, Ryan Yarbrough
- Philadelphia Phillies (7 players): Jose Alvarado, Luis Arraez, Alec Bohm, Nestor Cortes, Adolis Garcia, Brooks Raley, Edmundo Sosa
- Pittsburgh Pirates (3 players): Brandon Lowe, Gregory Soto, Kirby Yates
- St. Louis Cardinals (0 players): None
- San Diego Padres (9 players): Jason Adam, Walker Buehler, Ty France, Austin Hays, Ramon Laureano, Casey Mize, Adrian Morejon, Robbie Ray, Luis Rengifo
- San Francisco Giants (1 player): JT Brubaker
- Seattle Mariners (4 players): Randy Arozarena, J.P. Crawford, Hoby Milner, Taylor Ward
- Tampa Bay Rays (3 players): Gavin Lux, Jorge Mateo, Freddy Peralta
- Texas Rangers (7 players): Tyler Alexander, Jalen Beeks, Elias Diaz, Nicky Lopez, Jordan Montgomery, Cal Quantrill, Trevor Williams
- Toronto Blue Jays (8 players): Shane Bieber, Patrick Corbin, Yimi Garcia, Max Scherzer, Paul Sewald, George Springer, Jameson Taillon, Luis Urias
- Washington Nationals (0 players): None
As the off-season unfolds, teams will be eager to make moves that could bolster their rosters for the 2027 season. Keep an eye on the developments as the free agency period opens!