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How much will Tucker get? Who could sign Schwarber? Passan's early MLB free agency intel

Tim Kurkjian details how Kyle Schwarber is the player who has most helped his potential free agency this offseason. (1:28)

Every Major League Baseball offseason comes with its own unique brand of intrigue, and this year it is concern that the fear of a lockout and potentially prolonged labor stoppage in 2026-27 could bleed into the free agent market a year early.

In the winter of 2020-21, the last offseason that preceded a collective bargaining agreement expiration, free agent spending plunged precipitously, alarming players. It was a down class, sure, and COVID-related concerns remained palpable, yes, but players nevertheless saw it as a reminder that labor issues can infiltrate all areas of all markets at all times.

Predicting where top 25 MLB free agents could land this offseason

There’s no Juan Soto in this free agent market, but there’s still plenty of positional talent. Here’s a look at the best of the available (with landing spot guesses).

An incredibly consistent 29-year-old all-around talent who might be priced out of Chicago. Landing spots: Dodgers, Giants, Red Sox, Cubs.

He fits Boston beautifully, but with his big year there (and no qualifying offer eligibility), he’ll have more options this time. Red Sox, Tigers, Cubs, Angels.

The hit machine could also transition to 3B or 2B. Jays, Rangers, Red Sox, Tigers, Angels, Dodgers, Jays.

MLB rumors: Kyle Tucker bombshell, Phillies-Schwarber nightmare, Bregman betrayal

MLB free agency is months away. For now, baseball fans have plenty of reason to watch the current product on the field. We're mere weeks from postseason play, for god's sake! While one-third of the league has an eye on the playoffs, the rest are ready for the offseason to start. That's just how this goes each and every year.

But this column – and much of Jeff Passan's latest notebook – had little to do with teams out of the current postseason picture. The top level of MLB talent are all, for the most part, playing for the best teams in the sport. That's just how this works out.

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