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When the clock strikes 5 p.m., free agency will officially be underway in Major League Baseball.
The 2026 class doesn’t feature a headliner like Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani or Juan Soto, but there is plenty of talent to be had. Spotrac estimates a dozen players to earn at least $20 million annually, a list that includes six starting pitchers.
Throughout the offseason, we’ll take a deep dive into some potential fits in Baltimore.
Player: Framber Valdez, LHP, 31 years old
2025 Stats: 13-11, 192.0 IP, 3.66 ERA, 1.245 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, 3.2 BB/9
