MLB Free Agent Rankings 2025-26
Top Players to Watch
Stars such as Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, and Cody Bellinger join Kyle Tucker, Dylan Cease, and Bo Bichette in a highly anticipated 2025–26 MLB free agent class filled with powerful hitters and pitchers.
Kyle Tucker’s Profile
Despite back-to-back injury-plagued seasons, Tucker posted the best numbers of his career during his half-season in 2024. He started 2025 strong before sustaining a hand injury later revealed to be a fracture. Along with a fractured shin in 2024, these appear to be unusual injuries. Over the previous four years, Tucker played 505 out of 546 possible games.
Although he excels at base stealing, his speed has declined, resulting in below-average outfield range. However, Tucker seems likely to transition well to first base in coming years.
Prediction: nine years, $360 million
Dylan Cease’s Profile
Cease’s ERA numbers have fluctuated, but his underlying stats have remained steady over five years, with only a slight dip in velocity in 2023. In his 2024 walk year with the Padres, he finished 8-12 with a 4.55 ERA. However, his strikeout rate stayed strong at 30%, with a 3.46 xERA and a 3.58 SIERA.
Teams will value his durability, as he has never missed a start since his mid-2019 debut. A Cy Young award contention could still be ahead for him.
“It’s still entirely possible that he has a year or two of Cy Young contention in his future.”
Summary
This free agent class combines proven impact hitters and durable pitchers, featuring players overcoming injury setbacks yet maintaining strong performance and promising futures.
Author’s summary: The 2025–26 MLB free agent pool boasts elite players with high potential, balancing injury concerns with strong career performances and long-term value.