Here’s a look at offseason winners and losers in free agency and trades ahead of MLB Opening Day on April 7.
Signed all-star SS Carlos Correa to three-year, $105.3 million contract and also added right-hander Sonny Gray , third baseman Gio Urshela and catcher/DH Gary Sanchez . After finishing last in the AL Central in 2021, Minnesota re-loaded.No, the Rockies likely won’t compete within the competitive NL West this year. But GM Bill Schmidt is making moves on the open market, most notably a seven-year, $182 million deal for new face of the franchise Kris Bryant.
After finishing in the cellar of the AL West for two years running, the Rangers significantly bolstered their roster, though they still need more pitching.With an already-potent roster, Los Angeles didn’t need to do much to remain an NL frontrunner. But the Dodgers took a huge swing anyway by landing MVP first baseman Freddie Freeman on a six-year, $162 million deal. Los Angeles also brought back free agent outfielder Chris Taylor and future Hall of Fame southpaw Clayton Kershaw .
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