The 2025-26 MLB free agent class is a fascinating group, despite lacking superstar players like Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and Juan Soto. It's deep in sluggers and late-game relievers, with a mix of starting pitchers and third basemen. The class is expected to be highly competitive, with a lot of money spent, not all of it wisely. The free agent superlatives for this class include Kyle Tucker, who is the consensus top free agent, and Bo Bichette, who is expected to help the Dodgers to a three-peat. Other notable players include Kyle Schwarber, who is a perfect fit for the Reds, and Munetaka Murakami, who has prodigious power but comes with a lot of swing-and-miss in his game. The Phillies need Alex Bregman to get over the top, and the Pirates are expected to sign Ryan O'Hearn. The Yankees are also expected to sign Cody Bellinger, who is a versatile player with more positional flexibility than Tucker. The Dodgers are also expected to sign Justin Verlander, who had a better season than Max Scherzer in 2025. The free agent class is expected to be highly competitive, with a lot of money spent, and the domino effect of one or two surprise signings will create chaos.
