Introduction

As Vladimir Guerrero Jr. secures his future with the Toronto Blue Jays by signing a massive 14-year, $500 million deal, the MLB offseason is set to feature a wealth of star players hitting the free-agent market. Leading into the 2025 season, we take a closer look at each team's top impending free agent and predict their potential offseason decisions.

Toronto Blue Jays: Bo Bichette — Stay

After a strong rebound in 2025, leading the league in hits, Bo Bichette has solidified his position with the Blue Jays. His loyalty towards a winning environment points to a likely re-signing, making him a priority for Toronto.

New York Yankees: Cody Bellinger — Stay

Cody Bellinger's impressive performance in his first year with the Yankees, including 26 home runs and a .279 batting average, makes him a candidate to opt out of his remaining contract years. The Yankees are expected to make a move to retain him.

Boston Red Sox: Alex Bregman — Stay

Alex Bregman has had a standout season with an .868 OPS. With his strong connection to manager Alex Cora and the team's recent struggles in retaining key players, Bregman is likely to remain in Boston.

Tampa Bay Rays: Adrian Houser — Go

After his lackluster performance since being traded, Adrian Houser is not anticipated to be re-signed by the Rays, leaving the team looking for alternatives in the offseason.

Baltimore Orioles: Zach Eflin — Go

With injury issues and a poor season record, Zach Eflin's future with the Orioles appears bleak as they seek more reliable pitching options.

Detroit Tigers: Gleyber Torres — Go

Despite a promising start to the season, Gleyber Torres's decline in performance leads the Tigers to consider new second base options, indicating he may not return.

Kansas City Royals: Mike Yastrzemski — Stay

After demonstrating significant contributions since his trade, Mike Yastrzemski could be offered a one-year deal to continue with the Royals.

Cleveland Guardians: Lane Thomas — Go

Lane Thomas, after an ineffective stint with the Guardians, is expected to seek opportunities elsewhere following his release from the team.

Minnesota Twins: Christian Vázquez — Go

Christian Vázquez's unimpressive performance likely means he will not be part of the Twins moving forward as they clear space for new talent.

Chicago White Sox: Luis Robert Jr. — Go

With injury struggles dampening his performance, the White Sox are unlikely to pick up Robert's player option, leading to his departure.

Houston Astros: Framber Valdez — Go

Valdez's solid season may not be enough for the Astros to enter a bidding war, likely allowing him to hit the free-agent market.

Seattle Mariners: Eugenio Suárez — Go

Suárez's disappointing stats since returning to the Mariners indicates he will likely seek opportunities elsewhere post-season.

Texas Rangers: Merrill Kelly — Go

At 37, Merrill Kelly's age makes a long-term investment less plausible for the Rangers despite his recent good performance.

Los Angeles Angels: Kenley Jansen — Stay

With impressive post-All-Star Break statistics, Kenley Jansen is expected to remain with the Angels as they continue to provide him save opportunities.

Philadelphia Phillies: Kyle Schwarber — Stay

After hitting a career-high 49 home runs this season, the Phillies will likely do all they can to retain Schwarber in the lineup.

New York Mets: Pete Alonso — Go

With a favorable performance and no qualifying offer, Pete Alonso's uncertain future with the Mets suggests he may opt out of his contract.

Atlanta Braves: Marcell Ozuna — Go

After a decline in performance, the Braves are expected to let Marcell Ozuna go as they contemplate roster changes.

Washington Nationals: Josh Bell — Go

Despite hitting home runs, Josh Bell's overall weak performance indicates that the Nationals will look for upgrades at first base.

Milwaukee Brewers: Brandon Woodruff — Stay

Given Woodruff's long-term ties to the Brewers and a successful comeback from injury, he should be a strong candidate to remain with the team.

Chicago Cubs: Kyle Tucker — Stay

The Cubs face pressure to retain Kyle Tucker as they aim for a stronger roster, making his re-signing a priority.

Cincinnati Reds: Nick Martinez — Go

Martinez's underwhelming performance this season likely means that he will not be with the Reds come next year.

St. Louis Cardinals: Miles Mikolas — Go

Mikolas's struggles on the mound suggest that a new team may be in his future as the Cardinals pursue upgrades.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Andrew McCutchen — Stay

With a desire to play in 2026 and a positive relationship with fans, it seems likely the Pirates will offer McCutchen another chance.</h2>

Los Angeles Dodgers: Michael Kopech — Go

Despite recent contributions, Kopech's health remains a concern, which may overshadow his effectiveness and lead to his exit.</h2>

San Diego Padres: Dylan Cease — Go

Given his poor performance, Cease will likely not remain with the Padres unless he opts for a qualifying offer.

San Francisco Giants: Justin Verlander — Go

As Verlander shows glimpses of his past brilliance, the Giants may still seek fresh options, leading to his departure.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen — Stay

Despite a tough season, the Diamondbacks might see value in retaining Gallen and potentially offer him a qualifying deal.

Colorado Rockies: Germán Márquez — Go

Márquez, after a disappointing return, is likely to seek new opportunities as the Rockies reshape their roster for the future.