MLB Free Agency Buzz Builds as Championship Series Continue
With most MLB teams already in offseason mode, free-agent speculation is growing while the ALCS and NLCS are still underway. The article examines Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s market and predicts he could sign with the Los Angeles Angels. It also considers whether the Padres might enter the pursuit of two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
The offseason is active for 26 of 30 MLB clubs while the ALCS and NLCS are being played. Upcoming CBA talks and a possible lockout add uncertainty, but the free-agent class still includes major talent.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. posted 31 homers and 31 steals with All-Star and Silver Slugger honors in 2025, then slipped to 19 homers amid consistency issues. New York may prefer other second-base options such as Brandon Lowe, Luis Arraez, Gleyber Torres or Mauricio Dubón. The piece predicts Chisholm to the Angels. Tarik Skubal, a 29-year-old two-time Cy Young winner, could draw record interest; San Diego is a sleeper after 91 wins and a playoff series victory, though the prediction is he re-signs with the Dodgers.
For fans, players, and team employees, offseason speculation may shape expectations and spending before a possible lockout. A star like Skubal signing elsewhere could affect local economies around ballparks and media interest, while Chisholm’s landing spot may influence fan engagement. The uncertainty could also affect minor leaguers, staff, and communities tied to clubs, though actual outcomes remain unknown.