Predicting the landing spots for MLB's top free agents

The past few years have been tough for baseball. Now, the sport is heading into a normal offseason. The sport was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it dealt with the financial fallout of the shortened 2020 season. Last year the offseason was overshadowed by labor strife and eventually a lockout.

Aaron Judge is a free agent. He turned down the New York Yankees' seven-year, $213.5 million extension offer in April. Judge broke the American League home run record and nearly won the Triple Crown last season.

Carlos Correa was the top free agent on the market last year. He opted out of his contract with Minnesota and is now free to choose a new team. Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants are interested in signing him.

Trea Turner is an elite talent who can hit for average and power, deliver game-breaking speed and boasts top-line athleticism in the infield. Turner would be perfect for the Philadelphia Phillies if Dave Dombrowski doesn't bring in his old Red Sox stalwart Xander Bogaerts.

Xander Bogaerts is a free agent. He's wanted to stay in Boston. Boston Red Sox want to keep him. They will offer him seven years, $203 million.

Dansby Swanson is a free agent. He is expected to sign for the St. Louis Cardinals. He will sign a seven-year contract worth $154 million.

Jacob deGrom is a fascinating prospect for MLB front offices. DeGro is 34 and has missed significant time due to injury over the past two seasons. He is the most dominant pitcher baseball has seen since Pedro Martinez. The New York Mets have the deep pockets to keep him in Queens.

Carlos Rodon is a two-time All-Star and has posted a 2.67 ERA over his last 310.2 innings dating back to 2021. Roden is in line for a big long-term deal with the Texas Rangers.

Justin Verlander won the AL Cy Young Award despite being 39 and a year removed from Tommy John surgery. Verler will most likely land a deal for either two or three years with Los Angeles Dodgers.

Brandon Nimmo is a solid all-around outfielder who has excellent on-base skills. Boston Red Sox are interested in signing him. Nim mo is expected to sign for five years, $120 million.

Chris Bassitt is a proven performer who could make a huge difference in a starting rotation. He's probably at least a starter or two away as it stands now. Minnesota Twins will sign him for four years, $82 million.