2022 MLB Free Agents: Predictions for Top Pitchers Set to Hit Open Market

The 2022-23 MLB offseason will be dominated by discussion, speculation and historic contracts for some of baseball's best and most prominent pitchers. Jacob deGrom is the most intriguing free agent-to-be. Chris Sale, David Price and Justin Verlander are also likely to be in the headlines.

The 37-year-old pitcher is close to retirement. He has been playing for Boston since 2007. If he retires, he will play for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will be able to play with a team that has a chance to repeat as World Series champions. The team has set the franchise record for wins in a season.

Chris Sale has only made 11 starts and 5.2 innings since signing a $145 million contract extension with the Red Sox. He has been plagued by injuries for the last three seasons. Sale can opt out of the contract and find a new one that is more team-friendly. He is expected to stay in Boston. The team is on the brink of greatness. If he can recover, he could be the player the team needs. His contract is deferred through 2039.

DeGrom is going to make a lot of money this offseason when he opts out of his current deal with the New York Mets and renegotiates for a market-moving contract. He is probably going for the same amount as teammate Max Scherzer did last year. The 34-year-old dominated the month of August and was one of the few bright spots in September for his team.

Verlander is coming off Tommy John surgery and is having a career year. He has been nothing short of phenomenal in 2022. The Yankees, Mets and Dodgers will be interested in signing him. Verlander should win his third Cy Young Award in the coming month. He will probably sign a one-year, $35-40 million deal with the Yankees. It is also possible that he will sign with Phillies. They will also be looking for a pitcher.   The Yankees will win the World Series. If they don't, Verler will end up in New York.