MLB MLB Unsigned Free Agent Austin Hays

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Jack Flaherty

Jack Flaherty, Shane Bieber exercise options for 2026 as more players become free agents, raise total to 162

Philadelphia exercised its option on José Alvarado, San Diego’s Wandy Peralta also exercised his option, while Arizona’s Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Baltimore’s Tyler O’Neill and Texas’ Joc Pederson decided not to opt out of their contracts.

Associated Press,

Associated Press,

Austin Hays

FA Left Fielder #12

Reds decline options on Hays, Suter and Barlow
Sal Stewart

CIN 3rd Baseman #43

Top prospect Stewart in Game 2 lineup vs. Dodgers
Austin Hays

CIN Left Fielder #12

Hays (back) returns for Game 1 against Dodgers
Austin Hays

CIN Left Fielder #12

Hays (back) remains out for regular-season finale
Austin Hays

CIN Left Fielder #12

Austin Hays (back) progressing toward return

Mets front office taking heat with fan favorites Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brandon Nimmo headed out of town

Associated Press,

Associated Press,

MLB Winter Meetings Recap: Mets lose Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso as Kyle Schwarber returns to Phillies

James Schiano,

James Schiano,

MLB Free Agent Tracker 2025-26: Pete Alonso lands with Orioles, Mike Yastrzemski signs with Braves

D.J. Short
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D.J. Short
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Pete Alonso signs with Orioles for five years, $155 million: Contract details, fantasy fallout

David Shovein,

David Shovein,

Report: Orioles agree to 5-year, $155 million deal with slugger Pete Alonso

Associated Press,

Associated Press,

Dodgers snag closer Edwin Díaz with three-year, $69M contract: Contract details, fantasy impact

David Shovein,

David Shovein,