Overview
- Free agency opened with the two-time champion Dodgers widely viewed as the market’s pace-setter given their recent spending and roster needs.
- Multiple outlets label Kyle Tucker the top prize, projecting a $350 million to $400 million–plus deal and frequently linking him to Los Angeles, with the Yankees also considered contenders.
- New York is expected to be active on marquee pursuits such as Tucker while exploring value plays, with reports highlighting targets like Michael King, Raisel Iglesias and Jorge Polanco.
- A wave of decisions has expanded the pool, with Alex Bregman and Cody Bellinger opting out and relievers Edwin Díaz and Robert Suarez also hitting the market.
- San Diego’s plans are complicated by Yu Darvish’s elbow surgery, with reports indicating he will miss the 2026 season and the Padres face multiple pitching vacancies.