MLB Free Agent Rankings 2025-26
Top Players Headlining the Class
Notable stars such as Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, and Cody Bellinger join Kyle Tucker, Dylan Cease, and Bo Bichette in the 2025–26 MLB free agent class, packed with impactful hitters and pitchers.
Kyle Tucker's Profile
Despite consecutive injury-affected seasons, Tucker posted the best stats of his career during half of 2024 and started 2025 strongly until a hand injury, later revealed as a fracture, cut his season short. Along with a fractured shin from 2024, these appear to be rare injuries. Over the previous four years, he played 505 out of 546 possible games.
However, Tucker's speed is declining, which affects his outfield range despite his strong basestealing skills. His future might be better suited at first base in the coming years.
Prediction: nine years, $360 million
Dylan Cease's Performance
Cease's ERA has fluctuated, but his underlying stats have remained steady over five years, with only a slight dip in velocity in 2023. In his walk year with the Padres, he recorded an 8-12 record and a 4.55 ERA, maintaining a strong 30% strikeout rate, a 3.46 xERA, and a 3.58 SIERA.
His durability stands out as he has never missed a start since his mid-2019 debut.
It’s still entirely possible that he has a year or two of Cy Young contention in his future.
Author's Summary
The 2025-26 MLB free agent class highlights talented players overcoming injuries and showcasing potential for significant contracts and future successes.