MLB Free Agency Tracker: Outfielders

Keep up with the latest news, rumors and signings of this winter's class of free agent outfielders.

Author:
Chris Halicke
Mar 22, 2022 10:47 AM EDT

The lockout is over and the hot stove is re-lit in Major League Baseball.

Even after dropping $561.2 million on free agents prior to the lockout, the Texas Rangers will likely be interested in surveying the outfield market to add another bat for their lineup. Therefore, fans should keep an eye or two on who will be searching for jobs.

You can track the latest news, rumors and signings of the free agent outfielders right here on InsideTheRangers.com. These players are grouped by their most-played position, and are listed in order by their respective bWAR (Baseball Reference's Wins Above Replacement). Each player's seasonal age for the 2022 season will also be in parentheses.

Left Fielders

Kyle Schwarber (29, 3.2 bWAR) -- agreed to 4-year, $79 million contract with Phillies
Mark Canha (33, 2.5) -- signed 2-year, $26.5 million contract with Mets
Tommy Pham (34, 1.4)
Andrew McCutchen (35, 1.3) -- signed 1-year, $8.5 million contract with Brewers
Eddie Rosario (30, 1.1) -- signed 2-year, $18 million contract with Braves
Corey Dickerson (33, 0.3) -- signed 1-year, $5 million contract with Cardinals
Jon Jay (37, 0.1)
Joc Pederson (30, 0.0) -- signed 1-year, $6 million contract with Giants
Jason Martin (26, -0.3) -- signed minor league contract with Dodgers
Gerardo Parra (35, -0.5) -- signed minor league contract with Nationals
Matt Joyce (37, -0.5)

Center Fielders

Starling Marte (33, 4.7 bWAR) -- signed 4-year, $78 million contract with Mets
Chris Taylor (31, 2.7) -- signed 4-year, $60 million contract with Dodgers
Odúbel Herrera (30, 1.8) -- signed 1-year, $1.75 million contract with Phillies
Brett Gardner (38, 1.0)
Kevin Pillar (33, 0.5)
Billy Hamilton (31, 0.3) -- signed minor league contract with Mariners
Delino DeShields (29, 0.2) -- signed minor league contract with Marlins
Jake Marisnick (31, 0.2) -- signed minor league contract with Rangers
Ender Inciarte (31, -0.1) -- signed minor league contract with Yankees
Juan Lagares (33, -0.3) -- signed minor league contract with Angels
Albert Almora Jr. (28, -0.8) -- signed 1-year, $1.25 million contract with Mets
Ian Desmond (36, N/A)

Right Fielders

Nick Castellanos (30 3.3 bWAR) -- signed 5-year, $100 million contract with Phillies
Avisaíl García (31, 2.9) -- signed 4-year, $53 million contract with Marlins
Michael Conforto (29, 0.9) -- rejected qualifying offer
Jarrod Dyson (37, 0.1)
Kole Calhoun (34, -0.1) -- signed 1-year, $5.2 million contract with Rangers
Steven Souza Jr. (33, -0.2) -- signed minor league contract with Mariners
Dexter Fowler (36, -0.2)
Jorge Soler (30, -0.4) -- signed 3-year, $36 million contract with Marlins
Adam Eaton (33, -0.7)
Gregory Polanco (30, -1.3) -- signed contract with Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball
Seiya Suzuki (27, N/A) -- signed 5-year, $70 million contract with Cubs

News and Rumors

March 16: Kyle Schwarber agreed to a four-year contract with an AAV just under $20 million, according to The Athletic's Jayson Stark.
Feb. 7: Juan Lagares' deal would pay him $1.25 million if he makes the Angels' major league roster, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
Jan. 3: Cameron Maybin announced his retirement (Twitter link).
Nov. 21: Japanese slugger Seiya Suzuki will be posted on Monday morning, per multiple reports. There is expected to be a competitive market, and the Rangers have been considered as "serious suitors" for the 27-year-old outfielder.
Nov. 16: MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports that the Rangers are considering Starling Marte among outfield free agents. Marte can play all three spots in the outfield, and is coming off a very good season at the plate (.310/.383/.458/.841 with 12 home runs, 55 RBI and 47 stolen bases). He is, however, known to have plenty of suitors, including the Phillies, Astros, Yankees, Mets, Marlins and more.
Nov. 4: Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner declined his player option, and the Yankees declined his club option, making him a free agent.
Nov. 4: Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon will exercise his $21 million player option.
Nov. 4: Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos has opted out of his contract with Cincinnati, becoming a free agent. He had two years and $34 million remaining on his deal, but will be seeking a lengthier and richer contract after having a great offensive season with the Reds. Cincinnati can still tender Castellanos the $18.4 million qualifying offer, which Castellanos would likely turn down.
Nov. 4: Brewers outfielder Avisaíl García declined his half of a $12 million mutual option, earning a $2 million buyout. He will now enter free agency.
Nov. 4: Jackie Bradley Jr., who could have become a free agent, will exercise his $9.5 million player option and return to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Nov. 4: Braves outfielder Adam Duvall declined his half of his $7 million mutual option, receiving his $3 million buyout. He has less than six years of service time, meaning he is still under Atlanta's control should they wish to tender him a contract. If he is non-tendered, he will become a free agent.
Nov. 3: Phillies declined club options on Andrew McCutchen and Odúbel Herrera, making them free agents