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World Series Champion Immediately Becomes Toronto Blue Jays Free Agent

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The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a tough season where they missed the 2026 MLB playoffs. They will enter the offseason with a roster that still remains very talented. World Series Champ Becomes Toronto Blue Jays Free Agent On October 29, news came out that Patrick Corbin officially elected free agency from the Blue […] The post World Series Champion Immediately Becomes Toronto Blue Jays Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rays’ Nick Martinez makes $20 million contract decision with a $4 million twist

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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez is heading into free agency after declining his $20 million mutual option for 2027. The decision adds another uncertainty to the Rays’ rotation, which already faces several pressing offseason questions following their World Series loss. Martinez will receive a $4 million buyout rather than return under the option. MLB […] The post Rays’ Nick Martinez makes $20 million contract decision with a $4 million twist appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-Blue Jays Cy Young Winner Now a Free Agent After $140 Million in Career Earnings

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The Toronto Blue Jays lost Robbie Ray to free agency after he won the 2021 American League Cy Young Award.Toronto acquired the left-hander from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 31, 2020.Ray made five appearances for Toronto that season, including four starts. He went 1-1 with a 4.79 ERA in 20 2/3 innings.He then re-signed with […] The post Ex-Blue Jays Cy Young Winner Now a Free Agent After $140 Million in Career Earnings appeared first on HEAVY.

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Bo Bichette’s Mets Decision Delays Inevitable

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In the end, Bo Bichette made the decision everyone was expecting. Bichette opted-in to his New York Mets contract for 2027 on Thursday, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon. It was a choice between making a guaranteed $42 million next season or risking it in free agency. Bichette didn’t take that risk. Coming off a […] The post Bo Bichette’s Mets Decision Delays Inevitable appeared first on HEAVY.

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Potential Yankees-David Bednar reunion’s importance draws honest opinions

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The New York Yankees have several important decisions to make this offseason, but what they do with David Bednar is a major one. After bringing stability to the ninth inning, the closer has made a strong case for another season in the Bronx. Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates at the 2025 trade deadline, Bednar had […] The post Potential Yankees-David Bednar reunion’s importance draws honest opinions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers Set To Lose Starting Pitcher to Free Agency

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The World Series champion Brewers will have plenty to do this offseason. Just one day after clinching the first title in franchise history, Milwaukee is already dealing with personnel changes. Dustin May is declining his mutual option, electing to enter free agency. The 29-year-old, acquired during the trade deadline, made five appearances this postseason for […] The post Brewers Set To Lose Starting Pitcher to Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.

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Anthony Rendon enters free agency as nightmare Angels contract finally ends

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The Los Angeles Angels decided to move on from manager Kurt Suzuki last week after just one season in charge. Now, the Angels can finally move on from Anthony Rendon after seven disastrous years with the team. Rendon officially entered free agency on Thursday as his seven-year, $245 million contract is finally off the Angels’ […] The post Anthony Rendon enters free agency as nightmare Angels contract finally ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB free agency: Which Dodgers, Padres and Giants players have hit the market?

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The MLB offseason is officially underway with the Brewers crowned as World Series champions. The Dodgers, who stood behind Milwaukee and the Fall Classic, lost a number of players to free agency Thursday morning. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal celebrates after striking out Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley during the fifth inning of Game...

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Philadelphia Phillies Cut Ties with 8-Year MLB Player After World Series

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Now that the 2026 World Series has officially concluded, teams across Major League Baseball are getting their rosters in order ahead of the offseason. For the Phillies, a handful of their players elected free agency earlier on Thursday (10/29), but in a more meaningful roster transaction, the Phillies are designating catcher Garrett Stubbs for assignment. […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Cut Ties with 8-Year MLB Player After World Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Bo Bichette makes a major decision on his future

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Bo Bichette is officially locking in the money. The New York Mets infielder Bichette is picking up his $42 million player option to stay with the team, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported on Thursday. As a result, Bichette will now formally be under contract with the Mets for the 2027 MLB season. Bichette, the … The post Bo Bichette makes a major decision on his future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ranking 3 best Michael King free agency destinations after contract opt-out

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Michael King made the first major bet of his offseason by walking away from comfort. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman took to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday to report that King opted out of his player option and will become a free agent. “Padres star RHP Michael King declined his player option today and will be […] The post Ranking 3 best Michael King free agency destinations after contract opt-out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2-Year Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Suddenly Elects to Become MLB Free Agent

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In the middle of the 2026 MLB season, the Toronto Blue Jays decided to trade away pitcher Eric Lauer to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The trade came because Eric Lauer had been struggling with the Blue Jays, but also because Toronto likely didn’t want to sign him as a free agent (because Lauer was asking […] The post 2-Year Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Suddenly Elects to Become MLB Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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Brewers’ Dustin May headed for free agency after winning World Series

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The Milwaukee Brewers knew when they acquired Dustin May from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade during the season that there was a chance he’d end up being a half-season rental. The final year of his contract featured a mutual option for 2027. Sure enough, May has declined the option and will become a […] The post Brewers’ Dustin May headed for free agency after winning World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bo Bichette returning to Mets in 2027 after $42 million contract move

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With the New York Mets looking ahead to free agency and the offseason after a disappointing season in 2026, some loose threads from the year still needed to be untangled, such as the contract of star Bo Bichette. As rumors will surround the Mets and what the offseason could look like, a decision has been […] The post Bo Bichette returning to Mets in 2027 after $42 million contract move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Blue Jays Star Bo Bichette Makes Contract Decision

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Former Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette made a contract decision on his player option with the New York Mets.Bichette made $42 million this past season for New York, his first season with the Mets after leaving the Blue Jays, and he held a player option for 2027 for the same amount of money, with […] The post Former Blue Jays Star Bo Bichette Makes Contract Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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Future Hall Of Famer Immediately Becomes New York Yankees Free Agent

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The New York Yankees have been in the middle of their offseason for over three weeks.They got swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the ALDS.Their final game was on October 7 (at home in the Bronx) when they lost 4-3.Future Hall Of Famer Becomes New York Yankees Free AgentOn Thursday, news […] The post Future Hall Of Famer Immediately Becomes New York Yankees Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ex-Toronto Blue Jays 16-Game Winner Immediately Becomes Free Agent

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The Toronto Blue Jays have been off for over a month.They played their final game of the 2026 regular season on September 27 when they beat the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 5-1.Ex-Toronto Blue Jays Star Becomes Free AgentOn Thursday, news came out that Chris Bassitt had elected free agency from the Baltimore Orioles.The […] The post Ex-Toronto Blue Jays 16-Game Winner Immediately Becomes Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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Padres face costly fight to keep Michael King after opt-out

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Michael King opted out his Padres deal Thursday. The right-hander declined his player option and will be one of the most coveted arms on the free agent market this winter. Last offseason, King returned to San Diego on a three-year, $75 million deal that included opt-outs after each of the first two seasons. San Diego...

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Knicks planning on declining Pacome Dadiet’s $5.37 million contract option

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After two relatively underwhelming seasons, the New York Knicks are reportedly declining third-year guard Pacome Dadiet’s contract option for the 2027-28 season, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. The decision will make Dadiet an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, although Charania did hint that this does not close the door on […] The post Knicks planning on declining Pacome Dadiet’s $5.37 million contract option appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners pick up Andres Munoz contract, but declines 2 other options

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On to the 2026-27 offseason! The Seattle Mariners are keeping closer Andrés Muñoz for another season but moving on from starting pitcher Bryce Miller and outfielder Victor Robles after declining their respective options, according to Bob Nightengale. Seattle exercised Muñoz’s $9 million option, ensuring one of the most reliable relievers in baseball remains in its […] The post Mariners pick up Andres Munoz contract, but declines 2 other options appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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