40 potential Hall of Famers we’ll see in ’24

More than 100 players are still unsigned this offseason, yet the headlines have been dominated by the same half-dozen players since the season ended. So Mark Feinsand looks at the markets for five notable free agents whose names haven’t come up much through the first two months of free agency.

San Francisco ensured it would have top talent in the second half by acquiring the 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner, who underwent Tommy John surgery last May.

The Redbirds have made their first move of the new year, acquiring All-Star reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Rays. Kittredge boasts a 3.65 ERA over seven seasons, all with Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay picked up versatile infielder José Caballero from Seattle and outfielder Richie Palacios from St. Louis in a pair of deals.

The Mariners beefed up their outfield with a pair of trades on Friday, including a reunion with former All-Star slugger Mitch Haniger. They also added Luke Raley and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani.

Looking to shore up pitching and catching this year and beyond, the Rockies reached a one-year contract with right-hander Dakota Hudson and a one-year deal with an option with Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings.