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MLB Trade Rumors Publishes 2026-27 Top 50 Free Agents List
MLB Trade Rumors has published predictions for the 50 top free agents ahead of the 2026-27 offseason.
The list estimates each player's contract and possible next team, based on expected earning power.
The picks are the result of debate among the site's writers, with input from its founder and, in some cases, scouts and industry sources.
The predictions are not guarantees, and the list covers only 50 players even though dozens more are expected to get major league contracts.
A lengthy pause in free-agent activity is likely, because MLB's collective bargaining agreement with the players' union expires on Dec.
1 and the sides have made no substantive progress.
The main dispute is over a proposed salary cap: the league is pushing for one, while players oppose it and want rules encouraging low-spending teams to use revenue-sharing money on their rosters.
The site's free prediction contest is expected to open Tuesday, while the negotiations could shape the rest of the offseason.
MLB Trade Rumors published its 21st annual list of the top 50 free agents for the 2026-27 offseason.
The list ranks players by their earning power in free agency and includes predicted contracts and next teams.
The rankings and write-ups were developed by Steve Adams, Anthony Franco and Darragh McDonald, with input from Tim Dierkes.
MLB’s collective bargaining agreement with the players’ union expires on Dec. 1, and the article says the offseason is likely to include a lengthy break in activity.
The league is pushing for a salary cap, while players are focused on preventing one and encouraging low-spending teams to use revenue-sharing money on their rosters.
- Who
- MLB Trade Rumors published the list, with contributions from Steve Adams, Anthony Franco, Darragh McDonald and Tim Dierkes.
- What
- It published its 2026-27 top 50 free agents list, including contract and next-team predictions.
- When
- Published Nov. 3, 2026. The article says the offseason is underway.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To rank the top free agents by their earning power and offer predictions for their contracts and next teams.
MLB
MLB Players Association
Salary cap
MLB
The league is pushing harder than ever for a salary cap.
MLB Players Association
Players are focused on avoiding a cap.
Revenue sharing
MLB
Not stated.
MLB Players Association
Players want measures prompting perennial payroll cellar dwellers to use revenue-sharing money on their rosters.
Steve Adams, Anthony Franco and Darragh McDonald debated the rankings and write-ups, with input from Tim Dierkes.
MLB Trade Rumors published its 2026-27 top 50 free agents list.
MLB’s collective bargaining agreement with the MLB Players Association is due to expire.
- List size
- 50 free agents
- Annual edition
- 21st
- Published
- Nov. 3, 2026
- CBA expiration
- Dec. 1
What people are saying
We’re only running through 50 of them.
The league is pushing harder than ever for a salary cap.
The players are focused on avoiding a cap and installing measures to prompt perennial payroll cellar dwellers to use the revenue-sharing money they already receive on their roster.