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theScore's MLB offseason team needs series breaks down every club's roster and key departures, along with how holes could be filled in free agency ahead of the Dec. 4-7 winter meetings. Division previews will roll out Nov. 25-30, starting with the AL East.Baltimore Orioles Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty2023 record: 101-61 (1st in AL East)Projected 40-man payroll: $92MKey departures: Jack Flaherty, Adam Frazier, Shintaro Fujinami, Kyle Gibson (STL), Aaron HicksNeeds: Starting pitcher, fourth outfielder, relief pitcherWhere the lineup stands ORDER PLAYER POSITION fWAR 1 Gunnar Henderson (L) 3B 4.6 2 Adley Rutschman (S) C 5.1 3 Anthony Santander (S) RF 2.6 4 Ryan O'Hearn (L) 1B 1.4 5 Austin Hays LF 2.2 6 Cedric Mullins (L) CF 1.8 7 Ryan Mountcastle DH 1.7 8 Jackson Holliday (L) SS Rookie 9 Jordan Westberg 2B 1.1 The Orioles shocked everyone last season by winning 101 games and the AL East title for the first time since 2014. The core is loaded and primed to contend for many years, and there are a number of prospects waiting in the wings. There's no clear place for Baltimore to spend this winter outside of potentially upgrading at first base. However, it'll be interesting to see if general manager Mike Elias makes Santander available on the trade market with the slugger projected to earn almost $13 million next campaign. Expect the shortstop job to be Holliday's to lose heading into 2024.How the rotation looks Alika Jenner / Getty Images Sport / Getty ROLE PITCHER THROWS fWAR 1 Kyle Bradish R 3.8 2 Grayson Rodriguez R 1.8 3 John Means L 0.2 4 Dean Kremer R 1.5 5 Cole Irvin L 0.5 The rotation also exceeded expectations in 2023. Bradish looks like a legitimate building block. The Orioles will count on Rodriguez to take a big step forward after showing flashes across 23 starts in his rookie campaign. This group could use at least one marquee addition to solidify things.Boston Red Sox Rich Gagnon / Getty Images Sport / Getty2023 record: 78-84 (5th)Projected 40-man payroll: $172MKey departures: Adam Duvall, Corey Kluber, Adalberto Mondesi, James Paxton, Luis Ur as (SEA)Needs: Starting pitchers, second base, outfielderWhere the lineup stands ORDER PLAYER POSITION fWAR 1 Jarren Duran (L) CF 2.4 2 Rafael Devers (L) 3B 3.1 3 Triston Casas (L) 1B 1.7 4 Masataka Yoshida (L) DH 0.6 5 Trevor Story SS 0.2 6 Alex Verdugo (L) RF 2.0 7 Enmanuel Valdez (L) 2B 0.3 8 Wilyer Abreu (L) LF 0.6 9 Connor Wong C 0.5 The Red Sox return the bulk of a lineup that finished ninth in OPS and 18th in home runs last season. The team needs more power, especially from the right side of the plate, as the current group features too many left-handed bats. With new chief baseball officer Craig Breslow expected to be aggressive in reshaping the roster, it appears Devers, Casas, Yoshida, and Story are the only locks come Opening Day. Verdugo is most likely the odd man out in the outfield, and Breslow could opt to package away youngsters Valdez or Abreu in a deal for a veteran bat.How the rotation looks Paul Rutherford / Getty Images Sport / Getty ROLE PITCHER THROWS fWAR 1 Chris Sale L 2.1 2 Brayan Bello R 1.6 3 Nick Pivetta R 1.9 4 Kutter Craword R 2.4 5 Tanner Houck R 1.2 Significant upgrades to the rotation are needed if the Red Sox wish to get out of the AL East basement. Sale is set to enter the final year of his extension. While the 34-year-old showed flashes of his old All-Star self last season, he can no longer be counted on as an ace. Bello is the only arm in the projected rotation that is a lock long term. Pivetta, Craword, and Houck could all slide into the bullpen should Boston add starters. The Red Sox rotation ranked 27th in innings pitched in 2023, which put too much stress on a solid relief core.New York Yankees Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty2023 record: 82-80 (4th)Projected 40-man payroll: $237MKey departures: Jake Bauers (MIL), Domingo Germ n, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Frankie Montas, Wandy Peralta, Luis Severino, Lou TrevinoNeeds: Outfielder, starting pitcher Where the lineup stands ORDER PLAYER POSITION fWAR 1 DJ LeMahieu 3B 1.1 2 Aaron Judge RF 5.3 3 Anthony Rizzo 1B 0.9 4 Gleyber Torres 2B 3.2 5 Giancarlo Stanton DH -0.8 6 Anthony Volpe SS 1.9 7 Everson Pereira LF -0.5 8 Jose Trevino C 0.9 9 Estevan Florial (L) CF 0.2 The Yankees showed how thin the lineup was beyond Judge when the 2022 MVP missed almost two months with a toe injury. Stanton's contract is a major issue for general manager Brian Cashman. New York has been linked to a trade for Padres star outfielder Juan Soto, which would be about as perfect of a fit as any move could be. This lineup needs a jolt.How the rotation looks Daniel Shirey / Major League Baseball / Getty ROLE PITCHER THROWS fWAR 1 Gerrit Cole R 5.2 2 Carlos Rod n L -0.2 3 Michael King R 2.2 4 Clarke Schmidt R 1.8 5 Nestor Cortes Jr. L 0.8 Rod n had a disastrous first season in New York. The left-hander battled through injuries and struggled when he took the mound. The pressure is on for Rod n to prove the six-year, $162-million contract he received last offseason wasn't a mistake. King effectively transitioned from a swingman role to being a full-fledged starter. The Yankees wasted a Cy Young winning season from Cole.Tampa Bay Rays Ronald Martinez / Getty Images Sport / Getty2023 record: 99-62 (2nd)Projected 40-man payroll: $150MKey departures: Christian Bethancourt (CLE), Chris Devenski, Jake Diekman, Robert Stephenson, Raimel Tapia Needs: Shortstop, catcher, starting pitcherWhere the lineup stands ORDER PLAYER POSITION fWAR 1 Yandy Diaz 3B 4.7 2 Randy Arozarena LF 3.3 3 Josh Lowe (L) RF 3.8 4 Isaac Paredes 3B 4.3 5 Brandon Lowe (L) 2B 2.8 6 Jose Siri CF 2.7 7 Luke Raley (L) DH 2.6 8 Taylor Walls (S) SS 1.0 9 Ren Pinto C 0.7 A lot of what the Rays might do this offseason could revolve around Wander Franco's status moving forward. If he's not part of the picture in 2024, Tampa Bay will need to add a shortstop to pair with Walls. The Rays waived Christian Bethancourt and must find a capable option at catcher before Opening Day.How the rotation looks Julio Aguilar / Getty Images Sport / Getty ROLE PITCHER THROWS fWAR 1 Tyler Glasnow R 3.2 2 Zach Eflin R 4.8 3 Zack Littell R 1.1 4 Aaron Civale R 2.5 5 Shane Baz R - Glasnow is set to earn $25 million next season in his final year under contract with the Rays before he's scheduled to hit free agency. The talented 30-year-old has already been tied to trade rumors, and it would rate as a moderate surprise if he's still wearing a Rays uniform by Opening Day. With Shane McClanahan out for the season and Glasnow's future uncertain at best, Tampa should look to add another pitcher to help offset the potential loss of two excellent arms. The club will open next season with an All-Star rotation on the IL.Toronto Blue Jays Mark Blinch / Getty Images Sport / Getty2023 record: 89-73 (3rd)Projected 40-man payroll: $213MKey departures: Brandon Belt, Matt Chapman, Adam Cimber, Jordan Hicks, Kevin Kiermaier, Whit Merrifield, Hyun Jin RyuNeeds: Outfielder, second base, designated hitter, starting pitcherWhere the lineup stands ORDER PLAYER POSITION fWAR 1 George Springer RF 2.2 2 Bo Bichette SS 3.8 3 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B 1.0 4 Danny Jansen DH 2.0 5 Cavan Biggio (L) 3B 1.0 6 Davis Schneider 2B 2.0 7 Daulton Varsho (L) CF 2.1 8 Alejandro Kirk C 1.6 9 Nathan Lukes (L) LF 0.0 The Blue Jays regressed offensively in 2023. The team was middling in numerous offensive categories, most notably home runs. With just two years of team control remaining on Guerrero and Bichette before free agency, the pressure is high on general manager Ross Atkins to make the roster better. His top priority should be adding a slugger to provide the lineup with much-needed pop. Figuring out what to do at third base is also on the checklist for Atkins.How the rotation looks Mark Blinch / Getty Images Sport / Getty ROLE PITCHER THROWS fWAR 1 Kevin Gausman R 5.3 2 Jos Berr os R 3.0 3 Chris Bassitt R 2.6 4 Yusei Kikuchi L 2.6 5 Alek Manoah R -0.4 The big wild card for 2024 is what the Blue Jays can expect out of Manoah. The 2022 Cy Young finalist struggled mightily last season and was optioned to the minors twice. It wouldn't be unthinkable for Toronto to move him by Opening Day. Even if it decides to keep Manoah, the team needs to add depth in case any of the starting pitchers go down to injury or struggle next campaign. Toronto could also flip Bassitt or Kikuchi in a deal to acquire offense.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With Major League Baseball free agency in full swing, theScore's MLB editors Michael Bradburn, Josh Goldberg, Bryan Mcwilliam, Simon Sharkey-Gotlieb, and Brandon Wile answer some of the biggest questions heading into the offseason:Which FA would you want to sign if you're a GM?Yoshinobu Yamamoto: The Japanese star is one of the offseason's most intriguing free agents. At just 25 years old, Yamamoto is entering his prime and appears poised to pitch his peak years in North America. The right-hander dominated in Japan, posting a microscopic 1.82 ERA over seven seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball. There is always a degree of risk with a pitcher from Japan adjusting to the big leagues, but the performance of New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga in his rookie season should help alleviate a lot of those concerns. Senga landed a five-year, $75-million contract from the Mets last offseason but was entering his age-30 season. Yamamoto is five years younger with a proven track record of success and the possibility that he has another level to reach. He could land the biggest contract of any starting pitcher this winter. - GoldbergShohei Ohtani: Every front office wants a player like Ohtani. He's one of the game's most gifted talents and a marketing dream. The 29-year-old just claimed his second AL MVP, guided Japan to a World Baseball Classic title, and has graced the covers of GQ, Sports Illustrated, and TIME since arriving in North America. Ohtani won't pitch until 2025 after undergoing elbow surgery, but he should hit without restrictions next season. That bodes well for clubs, considering he led the AL in home runs and OPS. Of course, there's serious risk in signing any player long term, and the likely record-setting price tag will scare off most teams, but it's not often you have an opportunity to sign a generational player in their prime. And if there ever was a player worth the risk, it's Ohtani. - McwilliamJosh Hader: Signing elite closers is a luxury only some teams can afford, but for those contenders, landing Hader should be a top priority. Few free agents available this winter can tip the scales of a pennant race quite like a 29-year-old lefty who's capable of entering a game during its highest-leverage moment and striking everyone out. Since breaking into the majors in 2017, the five-time All-Star struck out 42.2% of batters faced - the highest of any pitcher during that span. Yes, better than Edwin D az's 40.2% mark that helped land him a record-breaking $102-million contract. Expect Hader's deal to fall in that neighborhood. - Bradburn Mark Blinch / Getty Images Sport / GettyWhich high-profile FA would you stay away from?Matt Chapman: It's entirely reasonable to call Chapman one of the top three available position players this winter, but that isn't as big a compliment as it seems. Chapman started his 2023 season on fire, hitting .384/.465/.687 in April and leading the majors in fWAR during the first month. From May 1 on, however, he posted an 84 wRC+ - worse than all but seven qualified players over that span - while slugging .361. Chapman still scorched the ball when he hit it - he was in the top 2% of exit velocity - but his contact and home-run rates dipped this year while his already high K-rate spiked. As a defensive player, the reigning AL Gold Glove third baseman has a ton of value, and that's not likely to change - although those post-April offensive numbers remain worrisome. Chapman will likely find his big payday somewhere since high-end free-agent options are scarce this year, but this past season showed why teams pursuing him should do so with caution. - Sharkey-GotliebJordan Montgomery: No free agent boosted their value during the postseason like Montgomery. The left-hander played a pivotal role in the Rangers winning the World Series, posting a 2.90 ERA across six appearances. That performance will likely get him paid like an ace when he's more of a solid No. 3 starter on a contender. Montgomery is coming off a career-high 188 2/3 innings, plus another 31 postseason innings. That heavy workload may be a concern considering it's the first time he's ever thrown more than 180 innings. There are multiple ways to be an effective starter, and Montgomery has gotten by despite a lack of strikeouts. He posted a 21.4% strikeout rate in 2023 - the second-lowest mark of his career - and has been striking out fewer batters per year in each of the last three seasons. As he continues to age, and his velocity continues to decline, can he still be as effective without missing bats? Good value for Montgomery would be in the range of Kevin Gasuman's five-year, $110-million deal, but he'll likely command much more given the competition for pitching this winter, and that's where the contract gets uncomfortable. - Wile Blake Snell: I picked Snell to win NL Cy Young before the 2023 campaign even began, so don't get me wrong: His ceiling is tantalizing. When the two-time ERA title winner is on, very few pitchers are better at missing bats. The problem is that the lefty is entering his age-31 season, will command an enormous payday based on his deserved accolades, and has struggled in the seasons between his ERA titles. From 2019-22, Snell authored a 3.85 ERA and 3.44 FIP over 413 2/3 innings. While he maintained elite strikeout rates and surrendered so few hits thanks in part to an elite Padres defense, he issued 99 walks - the most by a pitcher in any single season since 2012. He's great at missing bats, but he just also misses the zone a lot. That can lead to some extended cold streaks, and it just isn't the recipe for a bona fide ace on a top contender. He's also only thrown more than 130 innings twice in seven seasons (not counting the COVID-shortened season). - Bradburn Suzanna Mitchell/San Francisco Giants / Getty Images Sport / GettyWhich team needs to win the offseason?San Francisco Giants: Last winter, the Giants reached for the stars, only to be snubbed by Aaron Judge before backing out of an agreement with Carlos Correa over physical issues. The result was a sub-.500 club that cost Gabe Kapler his job only two years removed from a 107-win season. We know the Giants are willing to spend and will be aggressive again this offseason. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi has been open about these desires, and vocal about his intentions to pursue star Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. They're likely going to be in on many of the big available bats, including Shohei Ohtani. But it's not enough to just be linked to those players anymore. There's immense pressure on Zaidi to finally reel in his big fish and bring this team back to prominence in the NL West. His job may be riding on it. - Sharkey-GotliebNew York Yankees: There are always lots of eyes on the Yankees' offseason, but this winter feels different after the Bronx Bombers posted their lowest winning percentage since 1992. Last season's failure prompted captain Aaron Judge to call for changes, and owner Hal Steinbrenner appeared to agree. This means longtime GM Brian Cashman is on the hot seat to improve an aging Yankees club that needs help all over the field, mainly in the starting rotation and outfield. New York has already been linked to San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto, but that might not be enough on its own to return the Yankees to glory in baseball's toughest division. - McwilliamToronto Blue Jays: The Blue Jays went all in on prioritizing pitching and defense last offseason, jettisoning the likes of Teoscar Hern ndez and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and bringing in veterans Brandon Belt and Kevin Kiermaier. GM Ross Atkins' biggest move was betting on outfielder Daulton Varsho and cashing in top prospect Gabriel Moreno. The first season of the trade couldn't have gone much worse for the Blue Jays with Moreno and Gurriel helping the Diamondbacks to a deep postseason run while Varsho slumped at the plate. The Blue Jays have holes to fill, including the likely departure of third baseman Matt Chapman. With the Yankees and Red Sox unlikely to struggle as badly as they did last season and the Rays and Orioles poised to remain competitive, Atkins and the Blue Jays must find a way to set the franchise up for success in October. Toronto only has two more years with Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. under contract. The clock is ticking. - Goldberg Rob Carr / Getty ImagesWhich contender will have the most underwhelming offseason?Baltimore Orioles: It should be a no-brainer for Baltimore to spend this winter to supplement a talented roster coming off a surprise 101-win season. But given the success of a young core and a loaded farm system that has more pieces yet to come, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Orioles' front office continues to build from within. Owner John Angelos has already gone on record saying it would be difficult for the club to sign players to $150 million-$200 million deals without significantly increasing ticket prices. The team also wants to keep future financial flexibility in order to potentially sign younger players to extensions. So why spend lavishly when the Orioles are already winning? There's a logical argument to stay the course and continue to bring more young players along, but the Cubs and Astros added bigger stars when they came out of their rebuilds and that put them over the top. Although Baltimore should do the same, it won't be a shock if the O's make smaller moves, much like they did last season. - WileMinnesota Twins: The Twins won a playoff series for the first time since 2002 and entered the offseason with some real momentum. Minnesota's financial realities quickly poured cold water on that with Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey admitting the 2024 payroll will decrease from a franchise-record $156 million last season. The Twins need to replace Cy Young finalist Sonny Gray and may have to find a center fielder if Byron Buxton's knee issue doesn't allow him to return to the position on a consistent basis next season. Those could be challenging tasks if their ability to spend is limited. - GoldbergNew York Mets: Think of everything the Mets would have to accomplish this winter to rekindle some semblance of hope. It's off to a good start after appointing David Stearns as their president of baseball operations - perhaps the team's first competent executive in years. But still, it's an uphill battle after a season that blew up so spectacularly despite adding Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and Kodai Senga while also retaining Brandon Nimmo and Edwin D az. So, what do Stearns and Co. have to do for this to not look disappointing? And don't forget, Scherzer was apparently told that the team planned to take a step back next year. What does that mean for Pete Alonso, entering his final year before free agency? There are a lot of ways this could go poorly, and only a few ways this could possibly be perceived as a great offseason in Flushing, barring the addition of Ohtani and Yamamoto. - Bradburn Daniel Shirey / Major League Baseball / GettyWhich FA will be the biggest bargain?Shota Imanaga: Yamamoto is getting all of the buzz, but there's another star Japanese pitcher who's about to make an impact in the majors. Imanaga posted the Central League's highest K/9 rate (10.6) for Yokohama in 2023, and his 174 strikeouts led all of NPB. He's posted an ERA below 2.85 and a WHIP of 1.00 or lower in each of his last three seasons. The 30-year-old's four-pitch arsenal includes a fastball that closed in on 95 mph during the WBC - he was Japan's starter in the WBC final against the U.S. - and he's also the rare southpaw that throws a splitter. Imanaga shouldn't be expected to serve as an ace in the majors, but he should have no trouble as a solid mid-rotation arm with plenty of experience, and he'll likely sign for far less than what Yamamoto gets. That will likely make the winner of these sweepstakes very happy. - Sharkey-GotliebRhys Hoskins: Hoskins likely won't command a lucrative free-agent deal like some of his peers after missing the entire 2023 campaign recovering from knee surgery. Now that he's healthy, he should be an appealing target for clubs seeking affordable production at first base or designated hitter. The 30-year-old has never posted an OPS below .794 and he's hit 27 or more homers in four of his six seasons. And since his big-league debut in 2017, Hoskins ranks first in FanGraphs' offensive rating and wRC+ among free-agent first basemen. - McwilliamKenta Maeda: The right-hander really started to resemble his former self when he posted a 2.81 ERA and 26 strikeouts across 25 2/3 innings over the final month of the season. Maeda has fully recovered from Tommy John surgery that cost him all of 2022. Entering his age-36 season, Maeda won't command a long-term deal, but he has the ability to be a No. 2 or No. 3 starter for a good team. His strikeout, whiff, chase, and walk rates all grade high. The Twins also opted to not extend Maeda a qualifying offer, which is another bonus for teams looking for pitching help. - WileCopyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

MLB teams have until 8 p.m. ET on Friday to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players. Players who were tendered remain under team control, while those who went non-tendered are now free agents.Tendered players will negotiate with their clubs to determine a salary for the 2024 season, with an arbitrator deciding on a figure later this winter if the two sides fail to reach an agreement.Here's the list of every team's arbitration-eligible players. Salaries listed under "Contract" indicate agreed-upon deals. This post will be updated throughout the day. (Salary projections source: MLB Trade Rumors)Arizona Diamondbacks Player Projected Contract Zac Gallen $10.9M Kevin Ginkel $1.4M Kyle Lewis $1.16M Joe Mantiply $1.0M Paul Sewald $7.3M Ryan Thompson $1.3M Christian Walker $12.7M Atlanta Braves Player Projected Contract Kolby Allard $1.0M Yonny Chirinos $2.0M Max Fried $14.4M A.J. Minter $6.5M Michael Tonkin $1.0M Kyle Wright $1.4M Huascar Ynoa $1.0M Baltimore Orioles Player Projected Contract Keegan Akin $800K Danny Coulombe $2.2M Austin Hays $6.1M Sam Hilliard $1.1M Cole Irvin $1.8M Jorge Mateo $2.9M Ryan McKenna $740K John Means $5.93M Ryan Mountcastle $4.2M Cedric Mullins $6.4M Ryan O'Hearn $3.0M Cionel P rez $1.3M Anthony Santander $12.7M Dillon Tate $1.5M Ram n Ur as $2.0M Jacob Webb $1.2M Tyler Wells $2.3M Boston Red Sox Player Projected Contract Reese McGuire $1.7M Nick Pivetta $6.9M John Schreiber $1.3M Luis Ur as $4.7M Alex Verdugo $9.2M Chicago Cubs Player Projected Contract Adbert Alzolay $2.5M Codi Heuer $785K Mark Leiter Jr. $1.6M Nick Madrigal $1.9M Julien Merryweather $1.3M Justin Steele $4.1M Mike Tauchman $2.0M Patrick Wisdom $2.6M Chicago White Sox Player Projected Contract Dylan Cease $8.8M Garrett Crochet $900K Matt Foster $740K Michael Kopech $3.6M Nicky Lopez $3.9M Mike Soroka $3.0M Touki Toussaint $1.7M Andrew Vaughn $3.7M Cincinnati Reds Player Projected Contract Tejay Antone $900K Justin Dunn $900K Jake Fraley $2.2M Jonathan India $3.7M Derek Law $1.4M Nick Senzel $3.0M Lucas Sims $2.8M Tyler Stephenson $2.9M Alex Young $1.7M Cleveland Guardians Player Projected Contract Christian Bethancourt $2.3M Shane Bieber $12.2M Enyel De Los Santos $1.2M Sam Hentges $1.1M James Karinchak $1.9M Ram n Laureano $4.7M Triston McKenzie $1.8M Josh Naylor $7.2M Nick Sandlin $1.1M Colorado Rockies Player Projected Contract Jalen Beeks $1.8M Lucas Gilbreath $800K Austin Gomber $3.3M Peter Lambert $1.2M Cal Quantrill $6.6M Brendan Rodgers $3.3M Detroit Tigers Player Projected Contract Akil Baddoo $1.7M Casey Mize $1.2M Austin Meadows $4.3M Jake Rogers $2.0M Tarik Skubal $2.6M Spencer Turnbull $2.4M Houston Astros Player Projected Contract Bryan Abreu $2.0M Mauricio Dub n $3.1M Luis Garcia $2.1M Chas McCormick $3.1M Kyle Tucker $12.6M Jos Urquidy $3.5M Framber Valdez $12.1M Kansas City Royals Player Projected Contract Nick Anderson $1.6M Kris Bubic $2.4M Taylor Clarke $2.2M 1-year/$1.25M Carlos Hern ndez $1.3M Edward Olivares $1.8M Brady Singer $5.1M Josh Staumont $1.2M Josh Taylor $1.3M Los Angeles Angels Player Projected Contract Griffin Canning $2.5M Jos Quijada $1.0M Luis Rengifo $4.2M Patrick Sandoval $5.0M Jos Suarez $1.1M Taylor Ward $4.5M Los Angeles Dodgers Player Projected Contract Yency Almonte $1.9M Walker Buehler $8.03M Caleb Ferguson $2.3M J.P. Feyereisen $1.0M Gavin Lux $1.1M Victor Gonz lez $1.0M Brusdar Graterol $2.5M Dustin May $2.4M Evan Phillips $3.4M Will Smith $9.3M Alex Vesia $1.2M Ryan Yarbrough $3.8M Miami Marlins Player Projected Contract Luis Arraez $10.8M Anthony Bender $900K JT Chargois $1.2M Jazz Chisholm Jr. $2.8M Garrett Hampson $1.3M Jes s Luzardo $5.9M Steve Okert $1.2M A.J. Puk $1.8M Trevor Rogers $1.5M Jes s S nchez $2.0M Tanner Scott $5.8M Jacob Stallings $3.6M Milwaukee Brewers Player Projected Contract Willy Adames $12.4M Jake Bauers $1.7M Corbin Burnes $15.1M Adrian Houser $5.6M Hoby Milner $1.7M Joel Payamps $1.7M Tyrone Taylor $1.7M Rowdy Tellez $5.9M Devin Williams $6.5M Bryse Wilson $1.3M Brandon Woodruff $11.6M Minnesota Twins Player Projected Contract Jorge Alcala $1.0M Willi Castro $3.2M Kyle Farmer $6.6M Nick Gordon $1.0M Ryan Jeffers $2.3M Alex Kirilloff $1.7M Caleb Thielbar $3.0M New York Mets Player Projected Contract Pete Alonso $22.0M Jeff Brigham $1.1M Sam Coonrod $900K Trevor Gott $2.0M Luis Guillorme $1.7M Joey Lucchesi $2.0M David Peterson $2.0M Drew Smith $2.3M DJ Stewart $1.5M Daniel Vogelbach $2.6M New York Yankees Player Projected Contract Nestor Cortes $3.9M Kyle Higashioka $2.3M Clay Holmes $6.0M Michael King $2.6M Jonathan Lo isiga $2.5M Gleyber Torres $15.3M Jose Trevino $2.7M Lou Trivino $4.1M Oakland Athletics Player Projected Contract Miguel Andujar $2.2M Paul Blackburn $3.2M Seth Brown $2.4M Abraham Toro $1.3M Philadelphia Phillies Player Projected Contract Alec Bohm $4.3M Jake Cave $1.4M Dylan Covey $1.0M Josh Fleming $1.0M Jeff Hoffman $2.1M Edmundo Sosa $1.7M Gregory Soto $4.9M Garrett Stubbs $900K Ranger Su rez $4.7M Pittsburgh Pirates Player Projected Contract David Bednar $4.7M Ryan Borucki $1.3M JT Brubaker $2.3M Mitch Keller $6.0M Connor Joe $2.0M San Diego Padres Player Projected Contract Scott Barlow $7.1M Trent Grisham $4.9M Tim Hill $2.4M Adrian Morejon $900K Austin Nola $2.3M Juan Soto $33.0M San Francisco Giants Player Projected Contract J.D. Davis $6.8M Thairo Estrada $4.8M Tyler Rogers $3.2M Austin Slater $3.6M LaMonte Wade Jr. $3.3M Mike Yastrzemski $7.3M Seattle Mariners Player Projected Contract Ty France $7.2M Logan Gilbert $4.9M Sam Haggerty $800K Josh Rojas $3.5M Trent Thornton $1.4M Justin Topa $1.5M Luis Torrens $1.3M St. Louis Cardinals Player Projected Contract Dylan Carslon $1.8M Tommy Edman $6.5M Ryan Helsley $3.0M Dakota Hudson $3.7M Andrew Knizner $2.0M Tyler O'Neill $5.5M JoJo Romero $900K Jake Woodford $1.1M Tampa Bay Rays Player Projected Contract Jason Adam $3.0M Tyler Alexander $2.4M 1-year/TBD Shawn Armstrong $1.8M Randy Arozarena $9.0M Aaron Civale $4.6M Andrew Kittredge $2.3M Zack Littell $1.7M Shane McClanahan $3.6M Isaac Paredes $3.2M Colin Poche $2.1M Harold Ramirez $4.4M Drew Rasmussen $2.2M Texas Rangers Player Projected Contract Brock Burke $1.1M Matt Bush $2.1M Dane Dunning $3.4M Adolis Garc a $6.6M Jonah Heim $3.6M Jonathan Hern ndez $1.3M Nathaniel Lowe $8.8M Brett Martin $1.3M Josh Sborz $900K Leody Taveras $2.4M Toronto Blue Jays Player Projected Contract Cavan Biggio $3.7M G nesis Cabrera $1.4M Adam Cimber $3.2M Santiago Espinal $2.5M Vladimir Guerrero Jr. $20.4M Alejandro Kirk $2.6M Danny Jansen $5.2M Tim Mayza $3.3M Nate Pearson $800K Trevor Richards $2.4M Jordan Romano $7.7M Erik Swanson $2.7M Daulton Varsho $5.5M Washington Nationals Player Projected Contract Kyle Finnegan $5.1M Luis Garcia $2.4M Hunter Harvey $2.2M Tanner Rainey $1.5M 1-year/$1.5M Victor Robles $2.7M 1-year/$2.65M Lane Thomas $7.0M Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. 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MLB teams have until 8 p.m. ET on Friday to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players. Players who were tendered remain under team control, while those who went non-tendered are now free agents.Tendered players will negotiate with their clubs to determine a salary for the 2024 season, with an arbitrator deciding on a figure later this winter if the two sides fail to reach an agreement.Here's the list of every team's arbitration-eligible players. Salaries listed under "Contract" indicate agreed-upon deals. This post will be updated throughout the day. (Salary projections source: MLB Trade Rumors)Arizona Diamondbacks Player Projected Contract Zac Gallen $10.9M Kevin Ginkel $1.4M Kyle Lewis $1.16M Joe Mantiply $1.0M Paul Sewald $7.3M Ryan Thompson $1.3M Christian Walker $12.7M Atlanta Braves Player Projected Contract Kolby Allard $1.0M Yonny Chirinos $2.0M Max Fried $14.4M A.J. Minter $6.5M Michael Tonkin $1.0M Kyle Wright $1.4M Huascar Ynoa $1.0M Baltimore Orioles Player Projected Contract Keegan Akin $800K Danny Coulombe $2.2M Austin Hays $6.1M Sam Hilliard $1.1M Cole Irvin $1.8M Jorge Mateo $2.9M Ryan McKenna $740K John Means $5.93M Ryan Mountcastle $4.2M Cedric Mullins $6.4M Ryan O'Hearn $3.0M Cionel P rez $1.3M Anthony Santander $12.7M Dillon Tate $1.5M Ram n Ur as $2.0M Jacob Webb $1.2M Tyler Wells $2.3M Boston Red Sox Player Projected Contract Reese McGuire $1.7M Nick Pivetta $6.9M John Schreiber $1.3M Luis Ur as $4.7M Alex Verdugo $9.2M Chicago Cubs Player Projected Contract Adbert Alzolay $2.5M Codi Heuer $785K Mark Leiter Jr. $1.6M Nick Madrigal $1.9M Julien Merryweather $1.3M Justin Steele $4.1M Mike Tauchman $2.0M Patrick Wisdom $2.6M Chicago White Sox Player Projected Contract Dylan Cease $8.8M Garrett Crochet $900K Matt Foster $740K Michael Kopech $3.6M Nicky Lopez $3.9M Mike Soroka $3.0M Touki Toussaint $1.7M Andrew Vaughn $3.7M Cincinnati Reds Player Projected Contract Tejay Antone $900K Justin Dunn $900K Jake Fraley $2.2M Jonathan India $3.7M Derek Law $1.4M Nick Senzel $3.0M Lucas Sims $2.8M Tyler Stephenson $2.9M Alex Young $1.7M Cleveland Guardians Player Projected Contract Christian Bethancourt $2.3M Shane Bieber $12.2M Enyel De Los Santos $1.2M Sam Hentges $1.1M James Karinchak $1.9M Ram n Laureano $4.7M Triston McKenzie $1.8M Josh Naylor $7.2M Nick Sandlin $1.1M Colorado Rockies Player Projected Contract Jalen Beeks $1.8M Lucas Gilbreath $800K Austin Gomber $3.3M Peter Lambert $1.2M Cal Quantrill $6.6M Brendan Rodgers $3.3M Detroit Tigers Player Projected Contract Akil Baddoo $1.7M Casey Mize $1.2M Austin Meadows $4.3M Jake Rogers $2.0M Tarik Skubal $2.6M Spencer Turnbull $2.4M Houston Astros Player Projected Contract Bryan Abreu $2.0M Mauricio Dub n $3.1M Luis Garcia $2.1M Chas McCormick $3.1M Kyle Tucker $12.6M Jos Urquidy $3.5M Framber Valdez $12.1M Kansas City Royals Player Projected Contract Nick Anderson $1.6M Kris Bubic $2.4M Taylor Clarke $2.2M 1-year/$1.25M Carlos Hern ndez $1.3M Edward Olivares $1.8M Brady Singer $5.1M Josh Staumont $1.2M Josh Taylor $1.3M Los Angeles Angels Player Projected Contract Griffin Canning $2.5M Jos Quijada $1.0M Luis Rengifo $4.2M Patrick Sandoval $5.0M Jos Suarez $1.1M Taylor Ward $4.5M Los Angeles Dodgers Player Projected Contract Yency Almonte $1.9M Walker Buehler $8.03M Caleb Ferguson $2.3M J.P. Feyereisen $1.0M Gavin Lux $1.1M Victor Gonz lez $1.0M Brusdar Graterol $2.5M Dustin May $2.4M Evan Phillips $3.4M Will Smith $9.3M Alex Vesia $1.2M Ryan Yarbrough $3.8M Miami Marlins Player Projected Contract Luis Arraez $10.8M Anthony Bender $900K JT Chargois $1.2M Jazz Chisholm Jr. $2.8M Garrett Hampson $1.3M Jes s Luzardo $5.9M Steve Okert $1.2M A.J. Puk $1.8M Trevor Rogers $1.5M Jes s S nchez $2.0M Tanner Scott $5.8M Jacob Stallings $3.6M Milwaukee Brewers Player Projected Contract Willy Adames $12.4M Jake Bauers $1.7M Corbin Burnes $15.1M Adrian Houser $5.6M Hoby Milner $1.7M Joel Payamps $1.7M Tyrone Taylor $1.7M Rowdy Tellez $5.9M Devin Williams $6.5M Bryse Wilson $1.3M Brandon Woodruff $11.6M Minnesota Twins Player Projected Contract Jorge Alcala $1.0M Willi Castro $3.2M Kyle Farmer $6.6M Nick Gordon $1.0M Ryan Jeffers $2.3M Alex Kirilloff $1.7M Caleb Thielbar $3.0M New York Mets Player Projected Contract Pete Alonso $22.0M Jeff Brigham $1.1M Sam Coonrod $900K Trevor Gott $2.0M Luis Guillorme $1.7M Joey Lucchesi $2.0M David Peterson $2.0M Drew Smith $2.3M DJ Stewart $1.5M Daniel Vogelbach $2.6M New York Yankees Player Projected Contract Nestor Cortes $3.9M Kyle Higashioka $2.3M Clay Holmes $6.0M Michael King $2.6M Jonathan Lo isiga $2.5M Gleyber Torres $15.3M Jose Trevino $2.7M Lou Trivino $4.1M Oakland Athletics Player Projected Contract Miguel Andujar $2.2M Paul Blackburn $3.2M Seth Brown $2.4M Abraham Toro $1.3M Philadelphia Phillies Player Projected Contract Alec Bohm $4.3M Jake Cave $1.4M Dylan Covey $1.0M Josh Fleming $1.0M Jeff Hoffman $2.1M Edmundo Sosa $1.7M Gregory Soto $4.9M Garrett Stubbs $900K Ranger Su rez $4.7M Pittsburgh Pirates Player Projected Contract David Bednar $4.7M Ryan Borucki $1.3M JT Brubaker $2.3M Mitch Keller $6.0M Connor Joe $2.0M San Diego Padres Player Projected Contract Scott Barlow $7.1M Trent Grisham $4.9M Tim Hill $2.4M Adrian Morejon $900K Austin Nola $2.3M Juan Soto $33.0M San Francisco Giants Player Projected Contract J.D. Davis $6.8M Thairo Estrada $4.8M Tyler Rogers $3.2M Austin Slater $3.6M LaMonte Wade Jr. $3.3M Mike Yastrzemski $7.3M Seattle Mariners Player Projected Contract Ty France $7.2M Logan Gilbert $4.9M Sam Haggerty $800K Josh Rojas $3.5M Trent Thornton $1.4M Justin Topa $1.5M Luis Torrens $1.3M St. Louis Cardinals Player Projected Contract Dylan Carslon $1.8M Tommy Edman $6.5M Ryan Helsley $3.0M Dakota Hudson $3.7M Andrew Knizner $2.0M Tyler O'Neill $5.5M JoJo Romero $900K Jake Woodford $1.1M Tampa Bay Rays Player Projected Contract Jason Adam $3.0M Tyler Alexander $2.4M 1-year/TBD Shawn Armstrong $1.8M Randy Arozarena $9.0M Aaron Civale $4.6M Andrew Kittredge $2.3M Zack Littell $1.7M Shane McClanahan $3.6M Isaac Paredes $3.2M Colin Poche $2.1M Harold Ramirez $4.4M Drew Rasmussen $2.2M Texas Rangers Player Projected Contract Brock Burke $1.1M Matt Bush $2.1M Dane Dunning $3.4M Adolis Garc a $6.6M Jonah Heim $3.6M Jonathan Hern ndez $1.3M Nathaniel Lowe $8.8M Brett Martin $1.3M Josh Sborz $900K Leody Taveras $2.4M Toronto Blue Jays Player Projected Contract Cavan Biggio $3.7M G nesis Cabrera $1.4M Adam Cimber $3.2M Santiago Espinal $2.5M Vladimir Guerrero Jr. $20.4M Alejandro Kirk $2.6M Danny Jansen $5.2M Tim Mayza $3.3M Nate Pearson $800K Trevor Richards $2.4M Jordan Romano $7.7M Erik Swanson $2.7M Daulton Varsho $5.5M Washington Nationals Player Projected Contract Kyle Finnegan $5.1M Luis Garcia $2.4M Hunter Harvey $2.2M Tanner Rainey $1.5M 1-year/$1.5M Victor Robles $2.7M 1-year/$2.65M Lane Thomas $7.0M Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. 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With Major League Baseball free agency in full swing, theScore's MLB editors Michael Bradburn, Josh Goldberg, Bryan Mcwilliam, Simon Sharkey-Gotlieb, and Brandon Wile answer some of the biggest questions heading into the offseason:Which FA would you want to sign if you're a GM?Yoshinobu Yamamoto: The Japanese star is one of the offseason's most intriguing free agents. At just 25 years old, Yamamoto is entering his prime and appears poised to pitch his peak years in North America. The right-hander dominated in Japan, posting a microscopic 1.82 ERA over seven seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball. There is always a degree of risk with a pitcher from Japan adjusting to the big leagues, but the performance of New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga in his rookie season should help alleviate a lot of those concerns. Senga landed a five-year, $75-million contract from the Mets last offseason but was entering his age-30 season. Yamamoto is five years younger with a proven track record of success and the possibility that he has another level to reach. He could land the biggest contract of any starting pitcher this winter. - GoldbergShohei Ohtani: Every front office wants a player like Ohtani. He's one of the game's most gifted talents and a marketing dream. The 29-year-old just claimed his second AL MVP, guided Japan to a World Baseball Classic title, and has graced the covers of GQ, Sports Illustrated, and TIME since arriving in North America. Ohtani won't pitch until 2025 after undergoing elbow surgery, but he should hit without restrictions next season. That bodes well for clubs, considering he led the AL in home runs and OPS. Of course, there's serious risk in signing any player long term, and the likely record-setting price tag will scare off most teams, but it's not often you have an opportunity to sign a generational player in their prime. And if there ever was a player worth the risk, it's Ohtani. - McwilliamJosh Hader: Signing elite closers is a luxury only some teams can afford, but for those contenders, landing Hader should be a top priority. Few free agents available this winter can tip the scales of a pennant race quite like a 29-year-old lefty who's capable of entering a game during its highest-leverage moment and striking everyone out. Since breaking into the majors in 2017, the five-time All-Star struck out 42.2% of batters faced - the highest of any pitcher during that span. Yes, better than Edwin D az's 40.2% mark that helped land him a record-breaking $102-million contract. Expect Hader's deal to fall in that neighborhood. - Bradburn Mark Blinch / Getty Images Sport / GettyWhich high-profile FA would you stay away from?Matt Chapman: It's entirely reasonable to call Chapman one of the top three available position players this winter, but that isn't as big a compliment as it seems. Chapman started his 2023 season on fire, hitting .384/.465/.687 in April and leading the majors in fWAR during the first month. From May 1 on, however, he posted an 84 wRC+ - worse than all but seven qualified players over that span - while slugging .361. Chapman still scorched the ball when he hit it - he was in the top 2% of exit velocity - but his contact and home-run rates dipped this year while his already high K-rate spiked. As a defensive player, the reigning AL Gold Glove third baseman has a ton of value, and that's not likely to change - although those post-April offensive numbers remain worrisome. Chapman will likely find his big payday somewhere since high-end free-agent options are scarce this year, but this past season showed why teams pursuing him should do so with caution. - Sharkey-GotliebJordan Montgomery: No free agent boosted their value during the postseason like Montgomery. The left-hander played a pivotal role in the Rangers winning the World Series, posting a 2.90 ERA across six appearances. That performance will likely get him paid like an ace when he's more of a solid No. 3 starter on a contender. Montgomery is coming off a career-high 188 2/3 innings, plus another 31 postseason innings. That heavy workload may be a concern considering it's the first time he's ever thrown more than 180 innings. There are multiple ways to be an effective starter, and Montgomery has gotten by despite a lack of strikeouts. He posted a 21.4% strikeout rate in 2023 - the second-lowest mark of his career - and has been striking out fewer batters per year in each of the last three seasons. As he continues to age, and his velocity continues to decline, can he still be as effective without missing bats? Good value for Montgomery would be in the range of Kevin Gasuman's five-year, $110-million deal, but he'll likely command much more given the competition for pitching this winter, and that's where the contract gets uncomfortable. - Wile Blake Snell: I picked Snell to win NL Cy Young before the 2023 campaign even began, so don't get me wrong: His ceiling is tantalizing. When the two-time ERA title winner is on, very few pitchers are better at missing bats. The problem is that the lefty is entering his age-31 season, will command an enormous payday based on his deserved accolades, and has struggled in the seasons between his ERA titles. From 2019-22, Snell authored a 3.85 ERA and 3.44 FIP over 413 2/3 innings. While he maintained elite strikeout rates and surrendered so few hits thanks in part to an elite Padres defense, he issued 99 walks - the most by a pitcher in any single season since 2012. He's great at missing bats, but he just also misses the zone a lot. That can lead to some extended cold streaks, and it just isn't the recipe for a bona fide ace on a top contender. He's also only thrown more than 130 innings twice in seven seasons (not counting the COVID-shortened season). - Bradburn Suzanna Mitchell/San Francisco Giants / Getty Images Sport / GettyWhich team needs to win the offseason?San Francisco Giants: Last winter, the Giants reached for the stars, only to be snubbed by Aaron Judge before backing out of an agreement with Carlos Correa over physical issues. The result was a sub-.500 club that cost Gabe Kapler his job only two years removed from a 107-win season. We know the Giants are willing to spend and will be aggressive again this offseason. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi has been open about these desires, and vocal about his intentions to pursue star Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. They're likely going to be in on many of the big available bats, including Shohei Ohtani. But it's not enough to just be linked to those players anymore. There's immense pressure on Zaidi to finally reel in his big fish and bring this team back to prominence in the NL West. His job may be riding on it. - Sharkey-GotliebNew York Yankees: There are always lots of eyes on the Yankees' offseason, but this winter feels different after the Bronx Bombers posted their lowest winning percentage since 1992. Last season's failure prompted captain Aaron Judge to call for changes, and owner Hal Steinbrenner appeared to agree. This means longtime GM Brian Cashman is on the hot seat to improve an aging Yankees club that needs help all over the field, mainly in the starting rotation and outfield. New York has already been linked to San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto, but that might not be enough on its own to return the Yankees to glory in baseball's toughest division. - McwilliamToronto Blue Jays: The Blue Jays went all in on prioritizing pitching and defense last offseason, jettisoning the likes of Teoscar Hern ndez and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and bringing in veterans Brandon Belt and Kevin Kiermaier. GM Ross Atkins' biggest move was betting on outfielder Daulton Varsho and cashing in top prospect Gabriel Moreno. The first season of the trade couldn't have gone much worse for the Blue Jays with Moreno and Gurriel helping the Diamondbacks to a deep postseason run while Varsho slumped at the plate. The Blue Jays have holes to fill, including the likely departure of third baseman Matt Chapman. With the Yankees and Red Sox unlikely to struggle as badly as they did last season and the Rays and Orioles poised to remain competitive, Atkins and the Blue Jays must find a way to set the franchise up for success in October. Toronto only has two more years with Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. under contract. The clock is ticking. - Goldberg Rob Carr / Getty ImagesWhich contender will have the most underwhelming offseason?Baltimore Orioles: It should be a no-brainer for Baltimore to spend this winter to supplement a talented roster coming off a surprise 101-win season. But given the success of a young core and a loaded farm system that has more pieces yet to come, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Orioles' front office continues to build from within. Owner John Angelos has already gone on record saying it would be difficult for the club to sign players to $150 million-$200 million deals without significantly increasing ticket prices. The team also wants to keep future financial flexibility in order to potentially sign younger players to extensions. So why spend lavishly when the Orioles are already winning? There's a logical argument to stay the course and continue to bring more young players along, but the Cubs and Astros added bigger stars when they came out of their rebuilds and that put them over the top. Although Baltimore should do the same, it won't be a shock if the O's make smaller moves, much like they did last season. - WileMinnesota Twins: The Twins won a playoff series for the first time since 2002 and entered the offseason with some real momentum. Minnesota's financial realities quickly poured cold water on that with Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey admitting the 2024 payroll will decrease from a franchise-record $156 million last season. The Twins need to replace Cy Young finalist Sonny Gray and may have to find a center fielder if Byron Buxton's knee issue doesn't allow him to return to the position on a consistent basis next season. Those could be challenging tasks if their ability to spend is limited. - GoldbergNew York Mets: Think of everything the Mets would have to accomplish this winter to rekindle some semblance of hope. It's off to a good start after appointing David Stearns as their president of baseball operations - perhaps the team's first competent executive in years. But still, it's an uphill battle after a season that blew up so spectacularly despite adding Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and Kodai Senga while also retaining Brandon Nimmo and Edwin D az. So, what do Stearns and Co. have to do for this to not look disappointing? And don't forget, Scherzer was apparently told that the team planned to take a step back next year. What does that mean for Pete Alonso, entering his final year before free agency? There are a lot of ways this could go poorly, and only a few ways this could possibly be perceived as a great offseason in Flushing, barring the addition of Ohtani and Yamamoto. - Bradburn Daniel Shirey / Major League Baseball / GettyWhich FA will be the biggest bargain?Shota Imanaga: Yamamoto is getting all of the buzz, but there's another star Japanese pitcher who's about to make an impact in the majors. Imanaga posted the Central League's highest K/9 rate (10.6) for Yokohama in 2023, and his 174 strikeouts led all of NPB. He's posted an ERA below 2.85 and a WHIP of 1.00 or lower in each of his last three seasons. The 30-year-old's four-pitch arsenal includes a fastball that closed in on 95 mph during the WBC - he was Japan's starter in the WBC final against the U.S. - and he's also the rare southpaw that throws a splitter. Imanaga shouldn't be expected to serve as an ace in the majors, but he should have no trouble as a solid mid-rotation arm with plenty of experience, and he'll likely sign for far less than what Yamamoto gets. That will likely make the winner of these sweepstakes very happy. - Sharkey-GotliebRhys Hoskins: Hoskins likely won't command a lucrative free-agent deal like some of his peers after missing the entire 2023 campaign recovering from knee surgery. Now that he's healthy, he should be an appealing target for clubs seeking affordable production at first base or designated hitter. The 30-year-old has never posted an OPS below .794 and he's hit 27 or more homers in four of his six seasons. And since his big-league debut in 2017, Hoskins ranks first in FanGraphs' offensive rating and wRC+ among free-agent first basemen. - McwilliamKenta Maeda: The right-hander really started to resemble his former self when he posted a 2.81 ERA and 26 strikeouts across 25 2/3 innings over the final month of the season. Maeda has fully recovered from Tommy John surgery that cost him all of 2022. Entering his age-36 season, Maeda won't command a long-term deal, but he has the ability to be a No. 2 or No. 3 starter for a good team. His strikeout, whiff, chase, and walk rates all grade high. The Twins also opted to not extend Maeda a qualifying offer, which is another bonus for teams looking for pitching help. - WileCopyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.