Top MLB free agents 2026 include Skubal and Arozarena
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
As a lockout looms, MLB teams must navigate a constrained free agent market this offseason. With the lockout expected to start on December 1, front offices may experience increased activity in November to secure key players. Among the top 16 free agents identified are Tarik Skubal and Randy Arozarena, along with others like Ty France and Luis Arraez. The offseason is anticipated to be different due to the impending labor dispute, limiting any transactions during the lockout.
- •Lockout expected to start on December 1
- •Front offices may be busier in November
- •Tarik Skubal and Randy Arozarena top the free agent list
- •Teams will face challenges securing player contracts
- •Free agent market is underwhelming this year
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Best MLB free agents 2026: Ranking the top 16 players available, from Tarik Skubal to Randy Arozarena
"As a lockout looms, here are the top players hitting the open market across baseball this offseason.
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