A Week Into Season, Who Remains a Free Agent?

Now that the calendar’s turned to April, and the MLB season is in full swing, it’s odd to be thinking about free agency.

All of the big free agents have been signed. Most of the smaller ones have as well. But, for whatever reason, there always remains a few stragglers on the board.

So let’s take a look at which “top” free agents are left and some possible landing spots for each of them:

Catchers (1)

The only catcher on MLB.com’s free agency list is Tom Murphy. He hasn’t seen action since 2024 with the San Francisco Giants.

Injuries have destroyed his career the last few years so it’s unlikely he’s signed given his age.

Infielders (4)

1. Jose Iglesias (36, 2.3 wins above replacement)

Iglesias spent 2025 with the San Diego Padres and contributed to their bench mix quite well. He batted a measly .229 but was a fantastic glove who could play all around the diamond.

Clubs needing a bench infielder who could give any of their starters a day off could pick him up soon on a league-minimum deal.

Possible landing spots: Giants, Guardians, Padres

2. Justin Turner (41, 0.9)

After a disappointing season (.219/.288/.314) in Chicago with the Cubs, Turner entered free agency for the fifth time in his career.

He was a somewhat solid contributor for Chicago, but it’s unlikely he gets picked up given his age. The first baseman has had a great career with 201 home runs and a .283/.360/.454 slash line, with a World Series ring to boot. It’s more likely he retires than gets picked up.

Possible landing spots: Marlins, Twins

3. Donovan Solano (38, 0.7)

The journeyman bench player spent 2025 with the Seattle Mariners as they went on their historic run. He played a bench role, getting into 69 games, until being released by the club.

Last season was rough for his bat. Until 2025, Solano hadn’t batted below .280 since the 2016 season. If he can show teams he can return to that level of pinch-hit production, he could warrant a short deal. 

Possible landing spots: Angels, Marlins, Twins

4. Tim Anderson (33, -1.3)

Anderson has had a rough go of it the last few years. But last year he had a short stint with the Los Angeles Angels before being designated for assignment in late May. 

He’s had a great career, but (since his fight with José Ramírez) has struggled. He’s unlikely to be signed except maybe as a low-risk flyer, but I thought it would be good to include his name. 

Possible landing spots: Angels, White Sox

Outfielders (1)

1. Jesse Winker (32, 1.3)

Winker struggled with injuries in 2025, causing him to only appear in 26 games for the New York Mets. But he’s only one year removed from a solid campaign that saw him hit .253 with 14 homers.

If Winker can prove he’s recovered that earlier form, clubs will jump at the chance to sign him for outfield depth.

Possible landing spots: Braves, Padres, Phillies

Starting Pitchers (3)

1. Patrick Corbin (36, 3.6)

Corbin has been a serviceable workhorse throughout his career. The lefty had his first season since 2020 with an ERA under 5.00 last year. 

Entering his age-37 season, there’s definitely an age question present. But the left-hander can hold down innings for teams that are looking for tested pitching depth.

Possible landing spots: Athletics, Padres, Rays

2. Nestor Cortes (31, 2.1)

The former (infamously so) New York Yankee spent 2025 split between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Padres. Cortes struggled last season to a 6.29 ERA in only 34 ⅓ innings pitched. 

But he’s proven to be serviceable (even elite) in the past, and could be again if teams take a flyer on him. It’s possible a club signs him to a minor-league deal for some depth.

Possible landing spots: Pirates, Rockies

3. Lucas Giolito (30, 2.0)

I think it’s a shock to everybody that Giolito remains on this list. He is the number-one pitcher left in free agency by far (though the WAR doesn’t show it). 

He’s coming off of his first, mostly, injury-free campaign in a while. Last year he put up a 3.41 ERA for the Boston Red Sox. Plenty of teams need reliable depth and could make a move for him if the price is right.

Possible landing spots: Blue Jays, Orioles, Padres

Relief Pitchers (3)

1. Justin Wilson (38, 1.1)

Wilson didn’t dazzle last year for Boston, but he was solid. He finished with a 3.35 ERA over 48 ⅓ innings. His only struggle was limiting baserunners, with a 1.41 WHIP. 

Plenty of clubs are in dire need of serviceable bullpen help. Wilson can offer that, especially once teams get into the dog days of summer.

Possible landing spots: Cubs, Diamondbacks, Giants, White Sox

2. Jorge López (33, 0.5)

The former Washington Nationals reliever struggled to a 6.57 ERA last season in what was a surprise turn of events. It was only two years ago that López recorded a 2.89 ERA between the Mets and Cubs.

The problem throughout his career has been consistency. If he can show he still has something in the tank, teams could sign him to a low-risk deal.

Possible landing spots: Diamondbacks, Nationals, Rangers

3. Michael Kopech (30, 0.4)

It’s actually quite surprising that Kopech hasn’t found a team yet. He put up a 2.45 ERA for the Dodgers last season (11.0 IP), and the year before that a 3.46 mark (67.2 IP).

He dealt with severe injuries last season that kept him out, but he has a track record as a solid reliever.

Possible landing spots: Giants, Orioles, Yankees