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The MLB offseason is here, and we got our first major free-agent signing is already in the books Blake Snell is joining the Dodgers on a five-year, $182 million deal as the World Series champs added more rotation depth and star power. Snell, the 2023 National League Cy Young winner, had much better luck in his second try in free agency after settling for a shorter deal with the Giants last winter. It appears it's a good offseason to be a starting pitcher, and there's no doubt the top free agent on the market is going to get paid.

Juan Soto, the 26-year-old superstar, leads the list as the best available free agent. His market is expected to turn into a New York fight between the Mets and Yankees, though all 30 teams should be dying for his services. Will Blake Snell have more luck in his second straight year on the market after opting out of his Giants contract? Will a team believe enough in Anthony Santander's power outburst to give him a multi-year deal? What about Gleyber Torres' resurgence? Can Max Scherzer stay healthy? What can anyone expect from Roki Sasaki? All of these questions, and more, will dictate the winter.

Yusei Kikuchi was the first of CBS Sports' top 50 free agents to sign, agreeing to a three-year, $63 million deal with the Angels on Nov. 25. Frankie Montas has agreed to a deal with the Mets on a two-year, $34 million deal. You can check out the rest of the top 50 list, including write-ups on every player. CBS Sports will be keeping track of where they land below.

2024-25 MLB free agent tracker

RankPlayerPOSLast TeamNew TeamStatus
1 OF
Free agent
2 RHP
Free agent
3 3B
Free agent
4 LHP Agreed to five-year, $182 million deal
5 LHP
Free agent
6 SS
Free agent
7Roki SasakiRHPChiba Lotte Marines
Free agent
8 RHP
Free agent
9 LHP
Free agent
10 RHP
Free agent
11 1B
Free agent
12 RHP
Free agent
13 RHP
Free agent
14 SS
Free agent
15 OF
Free agent
16 OF
Free agent
17 OF
Free agent
18 1B
Free agent
19 RHP
Free agent
20 LHP Agreed to three-year, $63 million deal
21 2B
Free agent
22 RHP
Free agent
23 RHP
Free agent
24 RHP
Free agent
25 OF
Free agent
26 RHP
Free agent
27 LHP
Free agent
28 RHP
Free agent
29 RHP
Free agent
30 RHP
Free agent
31 OF
Free agent
32 LHP
Free agent
33 RHP
Free agent
34 RHP
Free agent
35 RHP
Free agent
36 RHP
Free agent
37 RHP
Free agent
38 RHP
Free agent
39 OF
Free agent
40 OF
Free agent
41 1B/DH
Free agent
42 1B
Free agent
43 1B
Free agent
44 DH
Free agent
45 RHP Agreed to two-year, $34 million deal
46 3B
Free agent
47 OF
Free agent
48 LHP
Free agent
49 LHP
Free agent
50 1B
Free agent