The best remaining MLB free agents

One of the most talented players in Japan in recent years, Akiyama is set to bring his talents to the States at age 32. He's capable of playing center field and batting leadoff; he hit .303-20-62 with 12 stolen bases in 143 games for Seibu last season.

Bailey's career was in the dumps after multiple injury-plagued seasons entering 2019, but he revitalized his value by going 13-9 with a 4.57 ERA in 31 starts between Kansas City and Oakland. It remains to be seen if he will get a multiyear deal, but Bailey could be a bargain based on what he showed with the A's late last season.

Cabrera struggled as the Rangers starting third baseman last season before fixing his swing after joining the Nats down the stretch. The 34-year-old could get another chance to start with his versatility and .323-6-40 stat line in Washington.

One of the biggest prizes remaining in free agency, Castellanos hit like an MVP after getting traded to the Cubs at the deadline, finishing his 2019 season hitting .289-27-73 with a career-high .863 OPS. He's just entering his prime at his age-28 season, and he is set for a huge long-term deal.

Castro is an established defensive catcher coming off one of his best offensive seasons, albeit over only 275 plate appearances. He posted a .767 OPS for the Twins and should be a nice part-time starter or backup.

Castro saved his 2019 season with a late surge, finishing the year hitting .270-22-86 and setting career bests in the latter two categories. He hasn't fulfilled his potential as a top prospect, but the four-time All-Star remains at least an average regular at second base.

Chirinos is arguably the only surefire starting catcher left on the market, and that should help his wallet. He has at least 17 home runs in three straight seasons and played terrific defensively for the Astros last year. Even as he enters his age 36 season, Chirinos seems to have plenty left in the tank.

Dickerson has had some durability issues, but there's no questioning his bat. He posted a .906 OPS between Pittsburgh and Philly last year, although his defense fell off severely from his Gold Glove 2018 season. A career .286 hitter, it wouldn't be a shock if Dickerson settled for a short-term deal to build up his value again after playing only 78 games last season.

Donaldson seems to be the fallback option for the teams that failed to sign Anthony Rendon, most notably Washington, Atlanta, and Texas. He rebounded from an injury-plagued 2018 season to hit 37 home runs with a .900 OPS in 2019, and the former AL MVP still plays outstanding defense. Entering his age 34 season, the real question is how many years he will get in his new contract.

Dozier hit 76 home runs for Minnesota between 2016-17, but he's fallen off as a regular in his early 30s. That shouldn't dim what was a good 2019 season overall, hitting .238-20-50 with a .771 OPS in 135 games for Washington. Entering his age-33 season, Dozier still has something to provide as a regular.

Frazier rebounded from a disappointing 2018 season to hit .251-21-67 for the Mets last year. Known as a great leader, Frazier is hanging onto a starting spot by a thread but has the versatility to still be an interesting player.

Gennett would likely to forget his injury-plagued 2019 season, and it couldn't have come at a worse time...as he entered free agency. He was an elite offensive player for Cincinnati over the previous two years, so there should still be plenty of intrigue on a short-term deal.

Harris has quietly been one of the best relievers in baseball since 2015 and is coming off arguably his best year in Houston. He posted a 1.50 ERA and converted four saves in 68 appearances for the Astros. It wouldn't be a shock if Harris gets a look as a closer in the near future, and he will almost certainly fetch a multiyear deal.

After signing with Toronto in spring training last year, Hudson finished his season as one of the heroes of the World Series champs in Washington. The veteran reliever proved he could close out games in the playoffs, and he's obviously looking to cash in after posting a 2.47 ERA for the season. It's great timing for a multiyear deal.

Iglesias took over at shortstop for the Reds last year, picking up the pace with the bat and hitting .288 for the season. His biggest value remains his smooth glove work, which should get him a starting spot somewhere even if it's just a short-term contract.

Kintzler is now in his mid-30s but remains a sharp groundball pitcher with good control. He had a 2.68 ERA in 62 appearances with the Cubs last season, and a history of closing experience makes Kintzler even more valuable.

Kipnis' offense has fallen off enough over the last three seasons that his future as a regular is in doubt. He had just a .715 OPS last season in an offensive year aided by the juiced ball, and he has also had durability issues lately. Still, a history of plus offense could convince a team to take a flier on Kipnis as a regular.

Moreland had a strong 2019 season in the 91 games he played for Boston, with 19 home runs and an .835 OPS. He remains a fringe regular at the high-end offensive position but has the experience to help many teams.

Ozuna is one of the top power hitters remaining in free agency and should earn a lucrative multiyear deal. He's hit at least 23 home runs in five of the last six seasons and had a history of plus defense before his arm issues started two years ago.

Pillar was non-tendered by the Giants despite hitting a career-high 21 home runs last season. Just about to turn 31, he doesn't track down the ball at an elite level like he did earlier in his career, but he can still be a defensive asset with just enough offense to stick around as a regular.

The enigmatic Puig has become an extremely consistent offensive performer over the last three seasons, and recent history shows he will stand up for his teammates in a fight. The Cuban has hit more than 20 home runs in three consecutive seasons, and he is still in his prime at age 29. 

Santana did a nice job in the middle of the Mariners batting order last season, regaining a starting job after a year on the bench in Milwaukee. His 30 home runs and .875 OPS in Milwaukee during 2017 could be the upside and Santana is a liability on defense, but the 27-year-old has plenty of upside at a reasonable cost after being non-tendered.

Smyly has struggled to get on track following Tommy John surgery in 2017, but he showed real flashes late last season with the Phillies. The lefty posted a 4.45 ERA and 9.8 K/9 in 12 starts, and he could be a fit in a large home ballpark.

Souza Jr. was non-tendered by Arizona after suffering a torn ACL last spring, but he should have a clean bill of health entering the spring. His gold standard season was 2017 in Tampa Bay when he produced a 4.1 WAR, anbut Souza has otherwise been an injury-prone and mediocre hitter. Still, he does offer significant offensive and defensive upside.

It looks unlikely the Brewers will bring back Thames after signing Ryon Healy and Justin Smoak, but the muscular hitter should have no problem finding a nice payday. He hit .247-25-61 with an .851 OPS in 459 plate appearances for Milwaukee last season, though he's entering his age 33 season and is a liability defensively.

Pitchers come back from Tommy John surgery at different speeds, and Walker's return has been on the slower end of the spectrum. After multiple setbacks, he threw only one inning last season after undergoing the surgery early in 2018. It shouldn't breed confidence that Arizona non-tendered the right-hander, but he's a former top prospect with Seattle who has shown enormous upside in the past.

Wood had a sub-4.00 ERA in his first six MLB seasons entering his walk year with Cincinnati. Unfortunately, he missed most of last season with a back injury and had a 5.80 ERA in seven starts when he did pitch. There are questions about the lefty's health at this point, but his history of success will likely get him a nice short-term contract to rebuild his value.