Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association reached agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday afternoon. The closure imposed by the owner is over, approximately 99 days after its start. It is the second longest timeout in baseball history, after the 1994-95 players’ strike (232 days). The end of the shutdown means baseball is back in business, which means free agent deals and deals can be redone. Yes, it’s cook time again, and we’re seeing another flurry of action before our spring training game begins.
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 top names remaining. Other players to watch include reigning player Seiya Suzuki (who joins MLB from Japan’s NPB) and a close relative of Kenley Jansen.
These names all remain on the open market, but things started to move on Friday. Here are the notable moves since the lockdown was lifted Thursday night.
Notable movements after the close
The next big fish to come off the board could be Freeman, Who is said to be in talks with the Dodgers. To help you keep up with the latest deals in the world of MLB, CBS Sports will provide live updates and analysis. Follow below.
