MLB Power Rankings: Top 10 free agents and where they’ll sign
By Tim Boyle
10) MLB Power Rankings: Free agent Clayton Kershaw signs with the Rangers
Clayton Kershaw has made a few trips to free agency in the past but ultimately remained with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This time around, he’ll be convinced to sign with the Texas Rangers.
Kershaw is coming off of a 12-3, 2.28 ERA season in 22 starts for the Dodgers. He has been more of a part-time pitcher in recent seasons. This is now the second straight season of making only 22 starts.
Kershaw is a Texas native, and there seems to always be a thought that he’d return home near the end of his career. Although he’s 34 and we’ve seen plenty of pitchers last much longer, Kershaw has an extensive injury history and almost 2600 regular season innings taxed on his arm.
The Rangers need pitching pretty badly. Along with Kershaw, they should look to strike with at least another free agent arm. As you’ll see in these MLB Power Rankings of the top 10 MLB free agents, they’ll likely land another pitcher to pair with him.
9) MLB Power Rankings: Free agent Edwin Diaz signs with the Mets
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz had an incredible 2022 season. Fans from other teams hoping to steal him away will be out of luck. Steve Cohen’s wallet is going to open up and Diaz is going to get $100 million, either in free agency or before he even gets there.
It’s incredible how Diaz has gone from a bust of a trade addition for the Mets back in 2019 to a fan favorite. His entrance is legendary. His abilities on the mound are even more impressive.
The Mets have a lot of free agent relief pitchers this offseason. It’s the closer who will be the priority. Without him, it’s going to be pretty hard to even come close to another 101-win campaign.
We’ve seen the Mets spend lots of money on a variety of places on their roster. This winter, they’re going to set new payroll records with their star closer.