As the offseason nears, a number of players elect minor league free agency each week. These players are separate from six-year MLB free agents, who’ll reach the open market five days after the conclusion of the World Series. Eligible minor leaguers can begin electing free agency as soon as the regular season wraps up. These players were all outrighted off a team’s 40-man roster during the year and have the requisite service time and/or multiple career outrights necessary to reach free agency since they weren’t added back to teams’ rosters.
Electing free agency is the anticipated outcome for these players. There’ll surely be more to test the market in the coming weeks. We’ll offer periodic updates at MLBTR. These transactions are all reflected on the MiLB.com log.
Catchers
- Alex Jackson (Rays)
- Andrew Knapp (Giants)
- Andrew Knizner (D-Backs)
- Reese McGuire (Red Sox)
- Jakson Reetz (Giants)
- Ali Sánchez (Marlins)
- Brian Serven (Blue Jays)
Infielders
- Diego Castillo (Twins)
- José Devers (Marlins)
- Thairo Estrada (Giants)
- Danny Mendick (White Sox)
- Cole Tucker (Angels)
- Jason Vosler (Mariners)
Outfielders
- Billy McKinney (Pirates)
- Cristian Pache (Marlins)
Designated Hitter
- Willie Calhoun (Angels)
Pitchers
- Phil Bickford (Yankees)
- Ty Blach (Rockies)
- Nick Burdi (Yankees)
- John Curtiss (Rockies)
- Kent Emanuel (Marlins)
- Cole Irvin (Twins)
- Casey Kelly (Reds)
- Matt Koch (Rockies)
- Steven Okert (Twins)
- Yohan Ramírez (Red Sox)
- Gerardo Reyes (A’s)
- Trevor Richards (Twins)
- Ryder Ryan (Pirates)
- Kirby Snead (Mariners)
- Touki Toussaint (White Sox)
- Tanner Tully (Yankees)
- Jordan Weems (Nationals)
- Mitch White (Brewers)
YourDreamGM
No one would have a problem if this article was behind a paywall.
Patriot12992
ummm what?
YankeesBleacherCreature
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YourDreamGM
The yearly 30 team outlook series which has always been free is now behind a paywall for the $29.89 vip premium insider. Some people aren’t happy.
I have a solution though. Make it $29.99 like every other single company in the world other than mlbtr. Why are they leaving that 10 cents on the table?
YankeesBleacherCreature
So you’re upset that businesses have shifted to an ad-free, subscription model?? Heavens forbid that they try to increase revenue and make a profit. Fangraphs has recently moved to $60/yr btw.
YourDreamGM
I’m upset that our education system has failed you.
Not upset about businesses trying to increase revenue.
rct
Stop complaining. There are tons of free articles on this site. If you want to read the paywalled articles, the $2.50/month it costs to read them is very affordable.
Tim Regan
You’re complaining that it’s slightly cheaper?
YourDreamGM
You lost? I don’t see anyone here complaining. See some people who can’t read. But no complaining.
Swan Gaust
Which current MLB teams could this roster beat? I guess you’d have to assume Calhoun plays OF with Pache in CF.
sad tormented neglected mariners fan
Only the white Sox would lose to this team
Rsox
The White Sox for sure, probably the Angels and Marlins too
HalosHeavenJJ
The Angels of the last month or so definitely lose to this team.
sad tormented neglected mariners fan
All it would take would be a good cole Irvin start and a Calhoun home run
wileycoyote56
White Sox would be first, possibly Colorado, Miami and Angels. Basically their roster you’re looking at
TradeAcuna
Braves should consider making every player other than Sale, SS, and SS a free agent after they lose tomorrow.
BigV
Can these players start signing with teams right away or do they have to wait til after the World Series?
YankeesBleacherCreature
They can sign minor league deals at any time.
Benjamin101677
They can sign just not allowed to do a contract during the World Series or major trades take away from the World Series spot light. Although most free agents that have filed so far are not big names. Also why wouldn’t they wait until the post season was over before signing. Why sign with like the angels and find out the padres would have had interest.
HalosHeavenJJ
Thairo Estrada looks like a good gamble.
Only 28, versatile, three consecutive years above average with the bat from 21-23.
BigV
I agree
cthunder
I was hoping he would want to comeback to the Giants now that Psoey is in charge.
UKPhil
Best of luck to the guys who played for the Marlins. I hope Ali Sanchez, in particular gets opportunities to pursue the dream.
bag o ballz
Dang like a quarter of these guys are Giants or former Giants
atuck_sfg
Well Farhan was out there playing fantasy baseball with that team, adding and dropping guys like crazy, so it’s no surprise