The wait is almost over. The time for pitchers and catchers is on the horizon. Some teams will have their batteries in camp within the next 10 days. We'll be enjoying Spring Training games in less than three weeks.

Valdez is the best starting pitcher remaining on the free-agent market and his representatives have been extremely quiet, operating under the radar in their negotiations for their client. Most in the industry believe that he will eventually land with the Baltimore Orioles for fewer years than he anticipated at the beginning of free agency.

Who's left on the MLB free agency market? USA TODAY Sports ranks the top remaining free agents and breaks down who's already signed.

With February right around the corner and pitchers and catchers just a few short weeks from making their way to spring training, the 2025-26 free-agent class has been whittled down to just a few remaining top-tier players.

An American League East team could provide a major turning point in the lingering free agency of Framber Valdez.

Framber Valdez remains unsigned as February draws near. What other top players are still available?

If Marcell Ozuna leaves the Atlanta Braves, here are the top-three MLB free agent fits for the right-handed-hitting slugger.

The Pittsburgh Pirates would benefit from signing this free agent.

To accomplish this, for any deals signed between December 15th and January 15th, the discount is halved. Teams realize a 7.5-percent reduction in the term of the contract, or again in Bellinger’s case a $148.4625 million CBT hit, $29.6925mm AAV. After January 15th, teams will pay the full value of the CBT hit.

We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.