Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday afternoon. The closure imposed by the owner has ended, about 99 days after its launch. This was the second-longest downtime in baseball history after the 1994-1995 players’ strike (232 days). The end of the shutdown means baseball is back in business, and that means deals and deals can go back on with the free agent. Yes, it’s stovetop season again and we’re seeing more action ahead of our spring training game.
before closing, Seven of CBS Sports’ top 10 free agents have signed with teams. That leaves Carlos Correa, third baseman Chris Bryant, and first baseman Freddy Freeman as the remaining top names. Other players to watch include defending champion Seiya Suzuki (moving to MLB from Japan’s NPB) and a close relative of Kenley Jansen.
Those names all remain on the open market, but things started moving on Friday. Here are the notable steps since lockdown was lifted Thursday night.
Remarkable movements after closing
The next big fish off the board could be Freeman, He’s said to be in talks with the Dodgers. To help you stay on top of the latest MLB transactions, CBS Sports offers live updates and analysis. Follow below.
