MLB market set to explode: The free agents who could change the league

The MLB free agency season is at its most media-friendly time of the season, being just as exciting as the game itself, and this year the list of free agents is headed by names that any team would love to have on their roster.

Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, Pete Alonso, among many others, are still listening to proposals to find out which team they will play for in 2026.

Top MLB free agents looking for contracts

With a historic 2025 season concluded with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ back-to-back championship over the Blue Jays in a series that ended four games to three, several of the most important and media figures in Major League Baseball are now free agents, waiting for a new contract that will define their future for the next season

Some are looking for multi-million dollar contracts, others prioritise stability, a good project or the chance to compete for a championship, but they all share the same urgency to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive MLB. Among all these agents, there are five who stand out from the rest.

The top free agents everyone wants in MLB

Kyle Tucker: The Chicago Cubs right fielder is reportedly the desire of many MLB teams. Among the teams that have fought the hardest to acquire his services are the Blue Jays, who have been linked for a long time, Toronto, who met with him in Florida in early December, and the Yankees, who are very interested and could make him the cornerstone of the team.

Alex Bregman: The American third baseman is one of the most sought-after free agents in all of MLB. Among the teams that have shown the most interest are the Oakland Athletics, as well as the Toronto Blue Jays, who are keen to sign the 31-year-old.

Kyle Schwarber: The American baseball player who plays as a left fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies is in high demand even at the age of 33, as he can also be a designated hitter who will immediately improve any lineup.

The 10 impact free agents who could change the course of MLB

These are established players, All-Stars and key pieces who have yet to find a destination, but who could completely change the course of any franchise that takes a chance on them.