Major League Baseball free agency officially opened on Monday, five days after the Milwaukee Brewers clinched the franchise's first World Series title. Eligible players can now negotiate with all 30 teams. CBS Sports experts Mike Axisa, Dayn Perry, and Matt Snyder have offered their predictions for several notable free agents.
Adrian Morejon (No. 2)
Axisa projects Morejon to the Chicago Cubs, citing their need for pitching and the possibility of a starter conversion. Perry favors the New York Yankees, noting Morejon's reliever upside and starter potential. Snyder also picks the Cubs, suggesting they will pursue consolation prizes after missing out on Tarik Skubal.
Trevor Rogers (No. 3)
Axisa sees Rogers joining the New York Mets, a data-heavy team needing a starter. Perry predicts the Cubs again, arguing they need rotation help and won't spend on Skubal. Snyder selects the Atlanta Braves, who face pitching injury questions and could use Rogers as a long-term left-handed option.
Freddy Peralta (No. 5)
Axisa likes the Chicago White Sox, who need reliable starting pitching and have a Craig Counsell connection. Perry chooses the Tampa Bay Rays, where Peralta improved after a deadline trade and the team may spend more under new ownership. Snyder picks the Seattle Mariners, who might trade starters and need a rotation replacement.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (No. 6)
Axisa projects Chisholm to the Toronto Blue Jays, who need left-handed power and could play him at second base. Perry favors the Detroit Tigers, citing their success with Gleyber Torres and a potential mid-term deal. Snyder predicts the Arizona Diamondbacks, assuming they trade Ketel Marte and sign Chisholm on a one-year bounce-back deal.
Randy Arozarena (No. 9)
Axisa sends Arozarena to the Texas Rangers, who want grit and a full-time DH. Perry and Snyder both select the Philadelphia Phillies, who need corner outfield help and are willing to invest in short-term fixes to contend for a World Series.
