Even with Shota Imanaga signing with the Chicago Cubs, the MLB free agent pool still consists of tons of high-end talent on both sides. Need rotation help? Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, and Marcus Stroman are all still available for the taking. Need an elite closer? Josh Hader‘s your man. Is solid pop what you’re looking for? Matt Chapman, Cody Bellinger, and Rhys Hoskins are still there.
Despite all the big names though, the free agency period is moving noticeably slowly. Every time a big name signs somewhere, it seems like we need to wait another week before anybody else makes a move, which is shocking considering how many big-market teams have still yet to make an impact signing. The Rangers and Blue Jays have yet to make any considerable moves. Even teams rumored to sell like the White Sox and Brewers have yet to give away any of their high-end talent.
Nonetheless, as spring training approaches, there will undoubtedly be some major moves. Here are the latest speculations about the top MLB free agents and prospective trade partners.
