MLB free agency tracker 2022: Live updates on news, rumors, signings and trades

This year’s offseason should be quite a bit more exciting for fans.

No labor discussions. No lockouts. Just trades and signings until pitchers and catchers report in February.

And this offseason has plenty of big names on the market that should make it an exciting time to be a fan. Hitting the market will be the latest member of the 60-home run club in Aaron Judge, a pair of multi-Cy Young winners in Justin Verlander and Jacob deGrom, and one of the best free agent shortstop classes in years with Carlos Correa, Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts leading the market. That’s all to say nothing of the possibility of players who could be on the move in trades.

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MLB free agency news, update on signings and trades

(All times Eastern)

Nov. 17

6:49 p.m. — Because it wouldn’t be hot stove season without more Jerry Dipoto: The Mariners are reportedly sending outfielder Kyle Lewis (2020 AL Rookie of the Year) to the Diamondbacks for Cooper Hummel. Hummel split time between outfield and catcher in 2022, his rookie season.

Nov. 16

10:38 a.m. — A small surprise: The Blue Jays are trading All-Star outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to the Mariners. In return, the Blue Jays are getting pitchers Erik Swanson and Adam Macko.

8:35 a.m. — A week after opting out of his deal with San Diego, RHP Nick Martinez has reached an agreement to remain with the Padres on a new three-year contract, according to multiple reports. Jon Heyman of the New York Post says Martinez’s deal is worth $26 million with the potential for more in incentives. 

Nov. 15

8:05 p.m. — The Guardians traded infielder Nolan Jones to the Rockies for infield prospect Juan Brito. Additionally, Cleveland traded RHP Carlos Vargas to Arizona for RHP Ross Carver, according to team announcements

6:09 p.m. — Tampa Bay makes several moves on Tuesday. 

4:40 p.m. — The Rangers announced they sent reliever Dennis Santana to the Braves for cash considerations. Santana finished the 2022 season with a 5.22 ERA in 58.2 innings, though he was electric over the first 31.1 innings, owning a 1.44 ERA with 23 strikeouts and only six walks.

4:29 p.m. — Anthony Rizzo might have turned down the Yankees’ qualifying offer, but it wasn’t long until he decided to come back. He signed a two-year deal to stay with the Yankees, earning $17 million per year that will include a $6 million buyout on an option for 2025.

4:04 p.m. — Only two free agents decided to accept the qualifying offer this year: Giants outfielder Joc Pederson and Rangers starter Martin Perez, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. All others extended the offer turned it down.

4:04 p.m. — Tyler Anderson is staying in SoCal, but he’s changing L.A. teams. The former Dodgers’ southpaw is signing with the Angels on a three-year deal worth $39 million, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Anderson had the best season of his career, pitching to a 2.57 ERA in 178.2 innings with an fWAR of 4.0.

11:37 a.m. — The Mariners could find themselves active in the seller’s market. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported Jesse Winker, who they acquired in the previous offseason from the Reds, and either starting pitchers Chris Flexen or Marco Gonzalez could also be dealt.

10:14 a.m. — Blue Jays slugger Teoscar Hernandez could be on the move. A free agent after 2023, Hernandez has been one of the league’s best sluggers over the past several seasons. In 2022, he posted a .267/.316/.491 with 25 home runs and six stolen bases. He had a walk rate of 6.4 percent and a strikeout rate of 28.4 percent.

Nov. 12

9:51 a.m. — The Astros are bringing back 2021 midseason acquisition and key reliever Rafael Montero on a three-year, $34.5 million deal, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. In 68.1 innings in 2022, he had a 2.37 ERA and 1.5 fWAR.

Nov. 11

1:08 p.m. — The Dodgers and long-time ace Clayton Kershaw agreed to a second straight one-year deal, ensuring he will pitch through at least 2023. 

Nov. 10

12:11 p.m. — The Rangers sent utility player Nick Solak to the Reds. Solak has a career slash line of .252/.327/.372 with 21 home runs and 19 stolen bases in 253 games, though he was limited to just 35 games in 2022.

Best MLB free agents by position

Here’s a list of the top MLB free agents still available, as ranked by TSN’s Ryan Fagan.

C

  1. Willson Contreras
  2. Gary Sanchez
  3. Christian Vazquez
  4. Austin Hedges
  5. Omar Narvaez

1B

  1. Josh Bell
  2. Jose Abreu
  3. Yuli Gurriel
  4. Trey Mancini
  5. Matt Carpenter
  6. Brandon Belt
  7. Carlos Santana

2B

  1. Jace Peterson
  2. Adam Frazier
  3. Cesar Hernandez
  4. Donovan Solano

3B

  1. Brandon Drury

SS

  1. Trea Turner
  2. Carlos Correa
  3. Xander Bogaerts
  4. Dansby Swanson
  5. Elvis Andrus
  6. Aledmys Diaz
  7. Jose Iglesias

OF

  1. Aaron Judge
  2. Brandon Nimmo
  3. Jurickson Profar
  4. Andrew Benintendi
  5. Mitch Haniger
  6. Michael Conforto
  7. Michael Brantley
  8. Adam Duvall
  9. J.D. Martinez
  10. Kevin Kiermaier
  11. Joey Gallo
  12. Andrew McCutchen
  13. Corey Dickerson
  14. David Peralta
  15. Ben Gamel
  16. Robbie Grossman
  17. Jorge Soler
  18. Tyler Naquin

SP

  1. Jacob deGrom
  2. Carlos Rodon
  3. Justin Verlander
  4. Nathan Eovaldi
  5. Chris Bassitt
  6. Jameson Taillon
  7. Kenley Jansen
  8. Jose Quintana
  9. Taijuan Walker
  10. Noah Syndergaard
  11. Michael Wacha
  12. Zach Eflin
  13. Ross Stripling
  14. Zack Greinke
  15. Kyle Gibson
  16. Sean Manaea
  17. Andrew Heaney
  18. Mike Clevinger
  19. Corey Kluber
  20. Trevor Williams
  21. Michael Lorenzen
  22. Rich Hill
  23. Michael Pineda

RP

  1. Nick Martinez
  2. Taylor Rogers
  3. Craig Kimbrel
  4. Seth Lugo
  5. Adam Ottavino
  6. David Robertson
  7. Matt Strahm
  8. Tommy Kahnle
  9. Aroldis Chapman
  10. Michael Fulmer
  11. Corey Knebel
  12. Pierce Johnson
  13. Chris Martin
  14. Zack Britton
  15. Alex Colome

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