15. RP Ryan Brasier (Age: 36)
Stats: 59 G, 2 SV, 11 HLD, 3.02 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 8.4 K/9, 59.2 IP, 1.3 WAR
Brasier enjoyed a career renaissance with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season after he was released by the Boston Red Sox in May, posting a 0.70 ERA and 0.72 WHIP in 39 appearances. He is one of the few relievers still available who is a safe bet to land a big league contract.
Predicted Landing Spot: Philadelphia Phillies
14. 2B/SS Amed Rosario (Age: 28)
Stats: 545 PA, 89 OPS+, .263/.305/.378, 39 XBH (6 HR), 58 RBI, 15 SB, 0.4 WAR
Rosario was a 4.2-WAR player in 2022 and looked like he could be headed for a significant payday as the best shortstop in a thin market, but his production dipped and he might now be simply looking for a one-year deal to rebuild his stock. If he prioritizes playing time, the White Sox are a potential fit with light-hitting Nicky Lopez currently penciled in at second base.
Predicted Landing Spot: Chicago White Sox
13. SP Michael Lorenzen (Age: 32)
Stats: 29 G, 25 GS, 9-9, 4.18 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 47 BB, 111 K, 153.0 IP, 2.0 WAR
An All-Star for the first time in 2023, Lorenzen is one of the few mid-level starting pitching options left on the market. His contract should ultimately fall somewhere in the range of the deals that Tyler Mahle (2/$22M), Kenta Maeda (2/$24M), Sean Manaea (2/$28M) and Michael Wacha (2/$32M) signed. The Orioles have reportedly shown interest.
Predicted Landing Spot: Baltimore Orioles
12. OF Tommy Pham (Age: 35)
Stats: 481 PA, 111 OPS+, .256/.328/.446, 46 XBH (16 HR), 68 RBI, 22 SB, 1.5 WAR
Pham signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the New York Mets last offseason and proved to be a terrific value before he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks where he helped them reach the World Series. His veteran presence and potential value as a trade chip makes him a logical target for the Washington Nationals on another one-year deal.
Predicted Landing Spot: Washington Nationals
11. 2B/OF Whit Merrifield (Age: 35)
Stats: 592 PA, 94 OPS+, .272/.318/.382, 38 XBH (11 HR), 67 RBI, 26 SB, 0.8 WAR
Merrifield is not the same player he was in his prime, but he still provides a nice mix of contact ability, speed and defensive versatility. The Padres have a couple of spots to fill in the outfield and could also use depth at second base for when Manny Machado is penciled in at DH and Ha-Seong Kim shifts over to the hot corner.
Predicted Landing Spot: San Diego Padres
