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It's hard to predict how this offseason will unfold, as there is an increasing chance of (yet another) MLB lockout following the 2026 season. Will teams spend big this offseason, hoping to create surety in the face of an unknown collective bargaining agreement? Or will they be hesitant in hopes of a favorable outcome for ownership groups?

No matter how it shakes out, teams will need to compete in the 2026 season, and they'll need to sign free agents this winter. DiamondCentric has compiled a complete list of free agents, sortable and searchable by pretty much any metric you need. Looking for a first baseman? A catcher? We have you covered. We offer two pages for your reference: one for position players, the other for pitchers.

Free Agent Hitters In the 2025-2026 MLB Offseason

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Here is a complete list of free agent hitters in the 2025-2026 MLB offseason.

Free Agent Pitchers In the 2025-2026 MLB Offseason

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Here is a complete list of free agent pitchers in the 2025-2026 MLB offseason.

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A smattering of less heralded pitchers I like:

Steven Matz - Last three years when relieving: 3.10 ERA/3.87 xFIP.  Numbers are pretty similar the first time through the order as a SP at 3.21/3.63.  As we prepped for the playoffs and talked about pockets of hitters it really hit home how much I'd love a lefty who can give you two+ innings on the regular

Hunter Harvey - He pitched well in very limited time around an injury this year, though with a couple ticks off his fastball.  Feels like a guy who wouldn't just settle for a 1 year deal, but will be looking for one to prove he's healthy and go seek $30M+ next winter.  Cubs could offer him a contender with a great pitching dev and even a pretty viable path to saves

Jose Alvarado - I actually don't want him if he hits free agency.  There are some cracks starting to show in his profile, and combined with the steroid suspension I dont want to commit the several years to him I think he'd demand as a true FA.  But Philly has a club option on him, similar to ours with Kittredge, and they likely want those dollars to put elsewhere.  If we could trade some nominal value in what would essentially be a sign and trade I'd be ecstatic

Chris Paddack - When Paddack gives up on being a SP and shifts to relief I think he will take off quickly.  Given A) where we are on the win curve and B) the existence of Brown/Wicks/Assad we're probably not the team to give him the shot?  But I'd love to get him in the org and bring him to ST

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