District On Deck MLB Free Agency Predictions

Free Agency is here! It is time to call our shot and predict where all of the top names are heading this winter.
Detroit Tigers v Los Angeles Angels
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Free Agency is always one of the best times of the year. No matter what your team did or did not do last season, there is hope that the offseason brings welcome change. Unless of course you are an Oakland A's fan. Unfortunately it does not seem like welcome change will be coming to you.

Our staff here at District on Deck got together and compiled our predictions for the top MLB Free Agents, based on the Free Agent Rankings from MLB.com. Here's what we got:

Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani
Oakland Athletics v Los Angeles Angels / Ronald Martinez/GettyImages

Arguably the best Free Agent ever, Shohei Ohtani will be a hot commodity this offseason, likely to break the Free Agent contract record.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

LAD - 11Yr, $510M

LAD - 10Yr, $500M

NYY - 9Yr, $475M

Dodgers

CHC - 10Yr, $500M

Dodgers

Dodgers

SEA - 10Yr, $525M


Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Yoshinobu Yamamoto
World Baseball Classic Semifinals: Mexico v Japan / Eric Espada/GettyImages

The 25 Year Old won Japan's Cy Young this past season and many believe he can be an ace for a Major League team.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

SFG - 7Yr, $210M

SFG - 8Yr, $200M

NYM - 3Yr, $50M

Yankees

LAD - 5Yr, $125M

Giants

Mets

NYM - 9Yr, $232M


Blake Snell

Blake Snell
Colorado Rockies v San Diego Padres / Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/GettyImages

The likely two time Cy Young Award winner will finally hit Free Agency looking to cash in.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

PHI - 6Yr, $190M

PHI - 5Yr, $125M

LAD - 4Yr, $75M

Red Sox

Orioles - 5Yr, $165M

Red Sox

Orioles

LAD - 6Yr, $175M


Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger
Chicago Cubs v Milwaukee Brewers / John Fisher/GettyImages

The former MVP resurrected his career in Chicago, and will likely be paid handsomely because of it.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

NYY - 7Yr, $190M

NYY - 8Yr, $220M

SFG - 6Yr, $200M

Yankees

NYY - 7Yr, $180M

Phillies

Cubs

SFG - 6Yr, $144M

Aaron Nola

Aaron Nola
Championship Series - Philadelphia Phillies v Arizona Diamondbacks - Game Six / Elsa/GettyImages

The reliable starter and longtime Phillie will cash in on Free Agency as he is one of the more durable arms in baseball.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

STL - 6Yr, $150M

BAL - 5Yr, $125M

PHI - 5Yr, $110M

Cardinals

STL - $5Yr, $135M

Phillies

Angels

PHI - 5Yr, $127M


Josh Hader

Josh Hader
San Diego Padres v Chicago White Sox / Quinn Harris/GettyImages

Arguably the best reliever in baseball hits the market, looking to set the reliever contract record.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

TEX - 4Yr, $75M

TEX - 5Yr, $110M

MIL - 3Yr, $60M

Blue Jays

LAD - 5Yr, $105M

Rangers

Rangers

TEX - 4Yr, $72M


Sonny Gray

Sonny Gray
Division Series - Houston Astros v Minnesota Twins - Game Three / Brace Hemmelgarn/GettyImages

One of the more underrated arms in baseball, Gray hits the market again with plenty of interest.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

MIN - 4Yr, $85M

LAD - 4Yr, $80M

TEX - 2Yr, $40M

Phillies

PHI - 3Yr, $75M

White Sox

Twins

STL - 4Yr, $90M


Jordan Montgomery

Jordan Montgomery
World Series - Texas Rangers v Arizona Diamondbacks - Game Five / Christian Petersen/GettyImages

The deadline acquisition was instrumental in the Rangers World Series run. With no Qualifying Offer attached, Montgomery could be the most attractive arm on the market.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

LAD - 4Yr, $95M

STL - 6Yr, $150M

BOS - 6Yr, $130M

Rangers

BOS - 6 Yr, $160M

Rangers

Rangers

TEX - 6Yr, $152M


JD Martinez

J.D. Martinez
Division Series - Arizona Diamondbacks v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game Two / Ronald Martinez/GettyImages

One of the better bats on the market that won't require a long term commitment, Martinez should have plenty of interest as a DH.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

SEA - 1Yr, $19M

SEA - 2Yr, $45M

LAD - 1Yr, $14M

Reds

NYM - 1Yr, $19M

Mets

Mariners

LAA - 2Yr, $32M


Matt Chapman

Matt Chapman
Wild Card Series - Toronto Blue Jays v Minnesota Twins - Game Two / David Berding/GettyImages

One of the best defenders in the game, Chapman hits Free Agency for the first time with plenty of suitors.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

SFG - 5Yr, $105M

TOR - 5Yr, $125M

ARI - 4Yr, $100M

Twins

TOR - 3Yr, $60M

Giants

Yankees

ARI - 5Yr, $112M


Jorge Soler

Jorge Soler
Wild Card Series - Miami Marlins v Philadelphia Phillies - Game Two / Sarah Stier/GettyImages

The 30+ Home Run bat opts out of his deal after a strong season, and he should be rewarded for his efforts.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

CLE - 3Yr, $40M

WSH - 3Yr, $45M

ATL - 2Yr, $30M

Twins

WSN - 3Yr, $54M

Blue Jays

Marlins

HOU - 3Yr, $41M


Eduardo Rodriguez

Eduardo Rodriguez
Chicago White Sox v Detroit Tigers / Duane Burleson/GettyImages

After vetoing a trade at the deadline, Rodriguez opts out of his deal and reportedly no longer has geographical restrictions on where he signs.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

BAL - 4Yr, $70M

BOS - 4Yr, $80M

BAL - 3Yr, $70M

Mariners

LAD - 4Yr, $90M

Red Sox

Dodgers

WSH - 4Yr, $92M


Jung Hoo Lee

World Baseball Classic Pool B: Korea v China
World Baseball Classic Pool B: Korea v China / Kenta Harada/GettyImages

The standout CF from Team Korea in the World Baseball Classic is expected to be posted this offseason.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

SD - 4Yr, $45M

SD - 4Yr, $55M

Athletics

SFG - 4Yr, $60M

Padres

Giants

SD - 5Yr, $50M


Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
World Series - Texas Rangers v Arizona Diamondbacks - Game Five / Christian Petersen/GettyImages

Gurriel Jr. excelled in Arizona following his trade from Toronto last offseason, and now he will cash in.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

ARI - 3Yr, $40M

ATL - 4Yr, $60M

ARI - 4Yr, $40M

Marlins

HOU - 4Yr, $48M

Mariners

Dbacks

NYY - 4Yr, $52M


Shōta Imanaga

Shota Imanaga
World Baseball Classic Championship: United States v Japan / Eric Espada/GettyImages

The other Team Japan star pitcher to be posted, Shōta Imanaga will have plenty of suitors.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

LAD - 5Yr, $80M

LAD - 4Yr, $44M

White Sox

SD - 4Yr, $70M

Cubs

Giants

CHC - 6Yr, $98M


Teoscar Hernandez

Teoscar Hernandez
Seattle Mariners v Texas Rangers / Ron Jenkins/GettyImages

The slugger has value, but will likely be signed as a DH as he enters his mid 30s.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

LAA - 3Yr, $55M

BOS - 4Yr, $80M

Blue Jays

MIL - 3Yr, $50M

White Sox

Brewers

CHW - 4Yr, $78M


Rhys Hoskins

Rhys Hoskins
World Series - Houston Astros v Philadelphia Phillies - Game Three / Tim Nwachukwu/GettyImages

A Spring Training ACL tear makes Hoskins an intriguing bounce back candidate for 2024. With the Phillies moving Bryce Harper to 1B permanently, Hoskins will be looking for a new home.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

WSH - 1Yr, $16M

WSH - 1Yr, $20M

WSH - 1Yr, $16M

Nationals

WSH - 2Yr, $32M (w/ opt out)

Nationals

Brewers

WSH - 2Yr, $35M


Lucas Giolito

Lucas Giolito
Cleveland Guardians v Detroit Tigers / Duane Burleson/GettyImages

At the halfway point of 2023, Giolito appeared poised to break the bank in Free Agency. Now, he will likely look to rebuild his value.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

TB - 2Yr, $22M

NYM - 2Yr, $30M

WSH - 2Yr, $20M

Nationals

MIN - 2Yr, $26M

Mets

Red Sox

BAL - 3Yr, $45M


Whit Merrifield

Whit Merrifield, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Boston Red Sox v Toronto Blue Jays / Vaughn Ridley/GettyImages

Getting better with age, Merrfield enjoyed an All Star campaign with the Blue Jays and will likely get one last payday.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

WSH - 1Yr, $10M

SEA - 2Yr, $20M

Royals

MIL - 2Yr, $18M

Reds

Blue Jays

MIL - 2Yr, $20M


Marcus Stroman

Marcus Stroman
Chicago Cubs v Atlanta Braves / Kevin C. Cox/GettyImages

The reliably consistent Stroman hits Free Agency once again and should secure a multi-year deal.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

PHI - 2Yr, $36M

PHI - 4Yr, $88M

Giants

ARI - 3Yr, $70M

Twins

DBacks

NYM - 3Yr, $54M


Jeimer Candelario

Jeimer Candelario
Chicago Cubs v Milwaukee Brewers / Matt Dirksen/GettyImages

The Switch-Hitting 3B bet on himself in 2023 and should secure a long term deal because of it.

Arthur

Bennett

Brandon

Chris

Nick

Reese

Sam

Tanner

TOR - 3Yr, $40M

ARI - 4Yr, $70M

MIL - 4Yr, $60M

Red Sox

ARI - 3Yr, $45M

Blue Jays

Blue Jays

TOR - 4Yr, $72M