Performance update on MLB’s biggest free agent signings, from Alex Bregman to Max Fried
How are the biggest signings from this past offseason performing on their new clubs?
MLB free agency was as active as ever this past offseason, with teams spending in excess of $2 billion on players (though, admittedly, Juan Soto had a lot to do with that figure).
Let’s take a look at how five of the best player who switched teams over the winter have been settling in with their new clubhouses and what’s gone right and wrong so far.
How are MLB’s biggest free agent signings performing in 2025?
Anthony Santander, Toronto Blue Jays
The man affably known as “Tony Taters”, the former Baltimore Orioles slugger signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a five-year, $92.5 million contract on January 20th. The Blue Jays signed him to help with lineup protection for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., as the slugger hit 44 home runs last season with the Orioles.
This is exactly the type of pulled, hard-hit swing that #BlueJays need to see more of from Anthony Santander.
Santander is known for being a slow starter but is slowly starting to come into his power with three bombs on the season and 19 hits. The Blue Jays will need more of his raw power, especially with runners on base.
The most obvious area for improvement is Santander’s chase rate (31.7%), though there will always be an element of swing and miss to his game. So long as the outfielder is giving the Blue Jays plenty of pop, they’ll be happy paying him $18.5 million annually.
Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox
The former Houston Astros prized third baseman, Alex Bregman signed a three-year contract worth $120 million on February 15 with the Boston Red Sox. The Bregman sweepstakes were one of the most talked about topics during the offseason.
