Now that the Major League Baseball 2021-22 lockout has come to an end, teams will be able to sign major league free agents and there could be a flurry of moves in the coming days with many big names still available.
All-star shortstops Carlos Correa and Trevor Story will be looking to sign big-money deals, following in the footsteps of Corey Seager (10 years, $325 million) and Marcus Semien (7 years, $175 million), who signed with the Texas Rangers before the season began. lockout.
While it was widely assumed when the offseason began that 2020 NL MVP Freddie Freeman would return to the Atlanta Braves, other suitors may have entered the picture in recent months. Other available sluggers include Nick Castellanos, Kris Bryant, Michael Conforto, Kyle Schwarber and Anthony Rizzo.
The pitching market is a bit tighter, with Robbie Ray (Mariners), Max Scherzer (Mets), Kevin Gausman (Blue Jays) and Marcus Stroman (Cubs) having already found new teams.
Rankings taken from the original USA TODAY Sports Top Free Agents list.
1. Carlos Correa, SS, Astros
2. Trevor Story, SS, Rocky Mountains
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B, Braves
4. Nick Castellanos, OF, Reds
5. Kris Bryant, 3B/OF, Giants
6. Michael Conforto, OF, Mets
7. Kyle Schwarber, OF/1B, Red Sox
8. Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Yankees
9. Kenley Jansen, righty, Dodgers
10. Clayton Kershaw, LHP, Dodgers
11. Carlos Rodon, LHP, White Sox – SIGNED: Two years, $45 million with the Giants, March 11
12. Nelson Cruz, designated hitter, Rays
13. Andrew Chafin, LHP, Athletics
14. Seiya Suzuki, OF, Hiroshima Tent
15. Zack Greinke, RHP, Astros
16. Collin McHugh, RHP, Rays
17. Danny Duffy, LHP, Dodgers
18. Andrew McCutchen, OF, Phillies
19. Eddie Rosario, OF, Braves
20. Ryan Tepera, RHP, White Sox
21. Tommy Pham, OF, Padres
22. Jonathan Villar, INF, Mets
23. Jose Iglesias, SS, Red Sox – SIGNED: One year, $5 million with the Rockies, March 13.
24. Odubel Herrera, OF, Philadelphia
25. Yusei Kikuchi, LHP, Mariners – SIGNED: Three years, $36 million with the Blue Jays, March 12
26. Joe Kelly, RHP, Dodgers – SIGNED: Two years, $17 million with the White SoxMarch 12.
27. Kevin Pilar, OF, Mets
28. Michael Pineda, RHP, Twins
29. Tyler Anderson, LHP, Mariners
30. Jorge Soler, OF, Braves
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB Top Free Agents 2022: Top 30 Players Remaining Locked Out