{"id":11729,"date":"2023-01-28T11:12:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T11:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/play-the-top-remaining-mlb-free-agents-and-matchmakers-news-scores-highlights-stats-rumors\/"},"modified":"2023-01-28T11:12:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-28T11:12:34","slug":"play-the-top-remaining-mlb-free-agents-and-matchmakers-news-scores-highlights-stats-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/play-the-top-remaining-mlb-free-agents-and-matchmakers-news-scores-highlights-stats-rumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Play the top remaining MLB free agents and matchmakers.News, scores, highlights, stats, rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Matchmaking with the Top Remaining MLB Free Agents<\/h2>\n

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    \"PHILADELPHIA,<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    With the top of MLB’s free agency market confirmed, some notable players remain unsigned.<\/p>\n

    Spring training is just around the corner and most teams know what they’re doing, but some still have access to these free agents on the market.<\/p>\n

    This may have been the plan from the beginning. See what the market dictates at the top of your position and go from there.<\/p>\n

    In this exercise, we match the top available free agents and matchmakers based on suitability and rumored interest.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Tyler Nakin to Chicago White Sox
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    1\/10<\/p>\n

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      The White Sox have been trying to solve their right field problem for years. It should be.<\/p>\n

      Chicago ranked fWAR’s lowest in the right field position for 2022. After a disappointing season and a new manager in office, expect a transformation or two from him on this White Sox team.<\/p>\n

      Tyler Naquin, who batted .229\/.282\/.423 and hit 11 homers with the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets last year, doesn’t answer all of Chicago’s questions about right field.<\/p>\n

      But with a healthy Eloy Jimenez looking to expand his role as a non-DH outfielder, Naquin offers a viable option where the White Sox desperately need it.<\/p>\n

      Defensively, he is better than the current options.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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      Michael Wacha to Baltimore Orioles
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        \"TORONTO,<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        The Orioles need more pitching to match their vaunted AL East rivals. reportedly<\/a> Interested in Michael Wacha.<\/p>\n

        Relying on Kyle Gibson, who signed this offseason along with a collection of Dean Kremer, Kyle Vladish and Tyler Wells, is not enough.<\/p>\n

        Wacha started 23 games for the Boston Red Sox last year, going 11-2 with a 3.32 ERA. He may not be the top rotation starter the Orioles need, but they are as close to him as they can get into the free-agent market at this point.<\/p>\n

        Grayson Rodriguez will eventually become Baltimore’s ace, but it makes sense to get a veteran like Wacha to keep the Orioles competitive.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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        David Peralta to Texas Rangers<\/h2>\n

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          \"CLEVELAND,<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          All the Rangers finished these two offseasons, so they could still use some help in left field.<\/p>\n

          Among the unsigned, David Peralta is one of the best players. The Rangers left fielder had the lowest fWAR and wRC+ in baseball last season. Bubba Thompson is likely the best option right now, but Texas should consider Peralta, 35, on a short-term deal.<\/p>\n

          Last season, Peralta batted .251\/.316\/.415 and hit 12 home runs in 134 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Rays.<\/p>\n

          Given the small amount of production Texas got from this position, it’s worth kicking the tires on a low-risk, cheap deal for Peralta.<\/p>\n

          If the Rangers are going to compete with the Houston Astros, they need reinforcements and need to have as few holes in the lineup as possible.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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          Zach Greinke returns to Kansas City Royals<\/h2>\n

          4\/10<\/p>\n

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            \"CLEVELAND,<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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            Zach Greinke, 39, doesn’t have what he used to have in his Cy Young days, but he’s still better than the average major league starter, even with a reduced role.<\/p>\n

            With the free-agent market largely settled, Graink could be snagged by any candidate or team looking to fix the backend of their rotation.<\/p>\n

            According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, he had interest from the Kansas City Royals. Greinke posted his lowest innings total in a full season since 2007, pitching 137 innings.<\/p>\n

            But as Rosenthal pointed out, the 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner produced an adjusted ERA that was 11% above the league average.<\/p>\n

            Greinke, who has made more than $330 million in his career, won’t pitch for less than he believes he’s worth, Rosenthal said. may also be appreciated.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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            Donovan Solano vs Houston Astros<\/h2>\n

            5\/10<\/p>\n

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              \"CINCINNATI,<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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              The Astros’ plan to sign Arredomis Diaz as a free agent with the Oakland Athletics and return Yuli Gurriel to a bench role appears to be progressing slowly.<\/p>\n

              Over the past six years, the Astros have had talent, but depth has been an issue. Without Diaz and Gurriel, Mauricio Dubon will be the main utility player.<\/p>\n

              Donovan Solano, who played three infielders for the Cincinnati Reds last season, was able to add some depth to the World Series champions.<\/p>\n

              Dubon is good defensively, but his hitting leaves a lot to be desired. 208\/.254\/.294 in 216 plate appearances in his 83 games with Houston last year.<\/p>\n

              Solano appeared in 80 games for Cincinnati last season, batting .284\/.339\/.385 and making 304 plate appearances. He will be upgraded offensively and the Astros need it.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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              Luke Voight to Tampa Bay Rays<\/h2>\n

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                Luke Voight hasn’t been the same since he led the major leagues in home runs in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.<\/p>\n

                Heading into 2021, Voight looked like a potential future first baseman for the New York Yankees. Despite the small sample size, Voit went with the .277\/.338\/.610 slashline for his 153 wRC+.<\/p>\n

                He was then largely injured in 2021, leaving the Yankees to trade Anthony Rizzo out of the Chicago Cubs’ midseason fire sale. From that point on, it was Rizzo’s job.<\/p>\n

                The Yankees traded Voight to the San Diego Padres in 2022.<\/p>\n

                Despite all the moves, Voight hit 22 home runs between two stops last year. He could provide some bang for the Tampa Bay Rays, who needed it to keep up with teams like the Astros, Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.<\/p>\n

                Of the playoff teams last year, only the Cleveland Guardians hit fewer home runs than Tampa.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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                Didi Gregorius to St. Louis Cardinals<\/h2>\n

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                  After Tommy Edman’s breakout season at shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals, it seems his job for the foreseeable future. We have since seen his production drop significantly.<\/p>\n

                  209 with 13 homers in 368 at-bats in 103 games in 2021 for the Phillies, and hit 1 in .210 and 214 at-bats before Philadelphia released him last August. rice field.<\/p>\n

                  Gregorius’ precipitous decline created a need for Philly to pursue Trea Turner in free agency.<\/p>\n

                  Gregorius’ role in St. Louis should primarily be a backup. But he also offers flexibility in how the Cardinals use second baseman Edman.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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                  Gary Sanchez traded to San Francisco Giants<\/h2>\n

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                    \"CHICAGO,<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Gary Sanchez is a logical fit, having been signed with the San Francisco Giants this offseason. They need a catcher and he needs a place to work.<\/p>\n

                    We’ve come a long way since Sanchez hit 53 home runs in his first 177 games in the major leagues and looks like he’s on his way to stardom with the Yankees.<\/p>\n

                    But even with his declining production in recent years (. 205\/. 282\/. 377 in 128 games for the Minnesota Twins last season), he’s likely going to be San Francisco’s starting catcher Joey Bart entering the 2023 season. It has been proven more than<\/p>\n

                    MLB Reporter Hector Gomez<\/a> It was the latest to highlight the Giants’ interest in a two-time All-Star catcher.<\/p>\n

                    The Giants look up to the Los Angeles Dodgers and see the San Diego Padres make their move in the division.<\/p>\n

                    Sanchez makes sense for San Francisco, but it could hurt to see Carlos Rodon join Yankees’ Aaron Judge to take care of the Yankees castaways.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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                    From Elvis Andrus to the Los Angeles Angels<\/h2>\n

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                      Elvis Andrus was a pleasant surprise for the Chicago White Sox last season after the A released him in August.<\/p>\n

                      A return to the AL West makes sense for the Los Angeles Angels, who don’t have as many shortstops as Andrus.<\/p>\n

                      271\/. 309\/.<\/p>\n

                      Andrus last season ranked 12th among eligible shortstops in WAR and wRC+, showing that the 34-year-old is still productive.<\/p>\n

                      He’s also better than Luis Lengifo, the Angels’ No. 1 shortstop option. The Angels have been disappointing in recent seasons, but they have enough talent to compete if they stay healthy.<\/p>\n

                      Signing Andrus is an easy upgrade.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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                      Jurickson Proffer to Atlanta<\/h2>\n

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                        Atlanta has options in left field, but it’s safe to say you can find better and more reliable ones in Jurickson Profar.<\/p>\n

                        Eddie Rosario and Marcell Ozuna seem most likely to play there. Atlanta also traded Sam Hilliard from the Colorado Rockies and signed Jordan Luplow to a one-year deal.<\/p>\n

                        But with Profar, your team will be better and more consistent. He was ranked top 10 in fWAR and wRC+ among eligible left fielders.<\/p>\n

                        Atlanta belongs to the stack division, with competitors such as the Phillies and New York Mets making aggressive moves.<\/p>\n

                        Despite losing Dansby Swanson in free agency, Atlanta had 101 wins last season and should be one of the NL contenders.<\/p>\n

                        The rotation led by Spencer Strider is strong. So does the lineup. Left field could be a problem Atlanta looks to his Profar to solve.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n