10 best MLB free agents remaining in 2024 Hot Stove season with Juan Soto signed
charles curtis
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 02: Anthony Santander #25 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after hitting a single against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning of Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 02, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776218315 ORIG FILE ID: 2176249405
The biggest name on the 2024 MLB free agency list has been officially crossed off.
So, as the 2024 Winter Meetings start and we'll get news pouring in -- and maybe some signings! -- here's a look at the 10 biggest names left on the market (remember, Willy Adames and Blake Snell have been inked), in no particular order.
1. SP Corbin Burnes
Mar 16, 2024; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-737130 ORIG FILE ID: 20240316_neb_sv7_153.JPG
2. OF Anthony Santander
Sep 19, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Anthony Santander (25) is greeted by teammates following his game winning two run home run in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
3. SP Roki Sasaki
Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
4. 3B Alex Bregman
Sep 22, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) celebrates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
5. 1B Pete Alonso
Oct 18, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates with teammates after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers game five of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
6. 1B Christian Walker
Jul 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (53) loses his bat while swinging during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
7. SP Max Fried
Apr 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA;Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) reacts to Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez (44) home run in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
8. OF Teoscar Hernandez
Aug 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández (37) runs to third base safely against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
9. SP Jack Flaherty
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Jack Flaherty #0 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks off the field after being pulled from the game by manager Dave Roberts #30 during the second inning of Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776228357 ORIG FILE ID: 2182012451
10. RP Tanner Scott
Oct 8, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Tanner Scott (66) throws in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-908306 ORIG FILE ID: 20241008_jhp_pt6_0137.JPG
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