What’s Next: MLB Free Agent Signings & Trades Impact New Teams

January 30, 2026 Alex Carter - Sports Editor Sport

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* Ranger ‍Suarez (Pitcher) to the seattle Mariners: Suarez signed a big contract with the Mariners. He was highly valued by front offices and analytics departments, ranking among the top three free-agent starters.
* Robert Suarez (Pitcher) to the Atlanta Braves: Suarez, who led the National League with 40 saves last season, joins the Braves. He’s expected to initially be a setup man for Raisel Iglesias, but could possibly become ‍the closer in the ⁢future as Iglesias’s deal is only for one year.
* Gleyber Torres (Second Baseman) re-signed with the Detroit Tigers: Torres, recovering from hernia surgery, re-signed with the Tigers and is now the second-highest paid player on the team, behind Javier Baez. The Tigers appear confident in his recovery.