The MLB lockout is over, which means free agency has officially resumed. With Spring Training beginning on March 13, signings should come in quickly as teams complete their 2022 rosters.
Prior to the lockout, the Rangers brought in shortstop Corey Seager and second baseman Marcus Semien, while the Mets added starting pitcher Max Scherzer and center fielder Starling Marte.
However, there are still big names out there, including shortstop Carlos Correa, shortstop Trevor Story and first baseman Freddie Freeman to name a few.
Here is what has happened since the MLB lockout ended:
March 12
Phillies sign reliever Jeurys Familia, according to Fansided’s Robert Murray. Philadelphia Is quite familiar with Familia after the right-hander spent nearly 10 seasons with the rival Mets. Now, he’ll join a Phillies bullpen that’s in need of a drastic makeover for the second straight offseason.
White Sox sign reliever Joe Kelly to a two-year deal, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. He’ll join a loaded bullpen that also Includes Liam Hendriks, Craig Kimbrel and Kendall Graveman, who was signed before the lockout. Chicago also signed infielder Josh Harrison to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
Rockies sign shortstop José Iglesias to a one-year deal, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The defensive-minded 32-year-old will take over for free agent Trevor Story in Denver. Colorado also signed reliever Alex Colomé to a one-year deal, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
Orioles sign catcher Robinson Chirinos to a one-year deal worth at least $900,000, per Jon Heyman. He’ll likely spend most of the season backing up top prospect Adley Rutschman.
Blue Jays sign pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to three-year, $36 million deal, via Jon Heyman. Kikuchi spent three years with the Mariners and was an All-Star in 2021.
Rangers trade shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Twins for catcher Mitch Garver, ESPN's Jeff Passan reports. Kiner-Falefa was the Rangers starting shortstop in 2021, while was the Twins primary catcher. However, Garver battled injuries playing just 68 games last year.
Nationals sign relief pitcher Steve Cishek to a one-year deal, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Cishek appeared in 74 games for the Angels in 2021, pitching to a 3.74 ERA.
March 11
Cubs sign shortstop Andrelton Simmons to a one-year, $4 million contract, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Nico Hoerner is currently projected as Chicago’s opening day shortstop, while the team has also been a rumored destination for star Carlos Correa.
Dodgers re-sign left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract, per The Athletic. Kershaw is currently recovering from an elbow injury that ended his 2021 season early.
Giants sign left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodón to a two-year, $44 million contract, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Rodón spent his first seven seasons with the White Sox and was coming off a career year in Chicago.
