MLB Free Agency: Here Are the Top Free Agents Left Ahead of the 2022 Spring Training

2022 MLB Spring Training, presented by Camping World, will start on Thursday, March 17, 2022, where the Boston Red Sox face the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 PM ET. However, there are many free agents waiting to get signed.

As the 2022 Spring Training has begun, the key question lies about the free agents who have not been signed yet. And there are big names who have been left on the board. After facing the longest lockout in MLB history, the players are eager to get on the field and play some ball.

MLB Free Agency: Carlos Correa (Shortstop)

27-year-old Carlos Correa became a free agent for the first time in his career after the MLB 2021 season ended. Correa’s journey with the Houston Astros began in 2012 as the Astros drafted him as the No 1 overall pick. There is a huge possibility that the Astros will have one last go at Correa, but Correa has already listed his $1.6 M house in Houston after becoming a free agent. Only time will tell.

Trevor Story (Shortstop)

The two-time All-Star shortstop Trevor Story is a free agent after playing for the Colorado Rockies till the 2021 season. The Boston Red Sox is reportedly looking to sign Story after the recent agreement between Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Nick Castellanos (Right Fielder)

30-year-old right fielder Nick Castellanos opted out of his contract with the Cincinnati Reds two years prior to its expiration.

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“We have not been engaged with his representatives,” said General Manager Nick Krall ahead of the lockout.

Kenley Jansen (Closer)

The Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Kenley Jansen remains a free agent as he is looking out for a 3-year contract. The Dodgers have not given up on him yet, but it seems highly unlikely that Jansen will return to the Dodgers, especially after the recent agreement with Freddie Freeman.

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“He’s been my teammate since I’ve been here. A lot of these guys, we’ve had some heart-fought battles with him. We’ve been in a lot of tough spots with him and a lot of good spots and people come and go. It’s kind of crazy,” Austin Barnes said.

Michael Conforto (Right Fielder)

Michael Conforto became a free agent after playing for the New York Mets till the 2021 season end. Many teams have been monitoring Conforto before the lockout. However, he rejected the qualifying offer by the Mets, which attracted the Marlins and the Diamondbacks to him.

Jorge Soler (Outfielder/ Designated Hitter)

The 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler is a free agent as the Atlanta Braves had signed a 1-year contract with him after a trade deal with the Kansas City Royals. The Dodgers can be a potential team to sign Soler as their designated hitter.

Michael Pineda (Right-Handed Pitcher)

Former RHP for the Minnesota Twins, 33-year-old Michael Pineda is now a free agent. The Detroit Tigers have reportedly shown interest in Michael Pineda following the news that he became a free agent.

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Tommy Pham (Outfielder)

Tommy Pham is now a free agent after playing for the San Diego Padres. The Milwaukee Brewers have set Tommy Pham on their target list. The following days will tell whether Pham moves to the Brewers.

Jonathan Villar (Infielder)

Apart from these free agents, Danny Duffy, Ryan Tepera, and Kevin Pillar also remain unsigned, as the 2022 Opening Day is just three weeks away.