The Top 10 Landing Spots for Atlanta's Dansby Swanson in MLB Free Agency

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The Top 10 Landing Spots for Atlanta's Dansby Swanson in MLB Free Agency

Dansby Swanson is a free agent. He is one of the best defensive shortstops in the game. Atlanta is the favorite to re-sign him. There are many teams interested in signing him, but some teams are prioritizing Trea Turner, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts.

The Miami Marlins are interested in signing Dansby Swanson. Swanson finished second among shortstops in WAR and sixth in wOBA last season. Miguel Rojas played the majority of shortstop for Miami last year. He has one year and $5 million left on his contract.

The Cardinals are interested in signing Dansby Swanson. Tommy Edman had a breakout season at shortstop for the Cardinals. They could pair him with Swanson for possibly the best defensive middle infield in baseball. The Cardinals' last big free agent signing was Matt Holiday for seven years, $120 million in 2010.

The Athletic's Jim Bowden predicts Dansby Swanson will sign a six-year, $154 million deal with Seattle. Adam Frazier is a free agent. Swanson could replace him at second base.

The Angels need to upgrade at shortstop. They ranked 29th in wRC+ and 27th on WAR last season. Perry Minasian has already signed Tyler Anderson and traded for Gio Urshela and Hunter Renfroe. Jim Bowden reports that they are interested in signing either Swanson or Turner.

The Phillies are interested in signing a shortstop. Swanson is a good bargain. He is also a very good defender. The Phillies have five players making at least $20 million next season. They ranked 25th in defensive runs saved last season and 26th at the shortstop position.

The Giants want to sign a free agent shortstop. They are interested in signing Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon. Brandon Crawford could be moved to second base. The Giants ranked 22nd in defensive runs saved last season.

Xander Bogaerts has left the Red Sox and is a free agent. Dansby Swanson is available in the MLB Free Agency. Swanson has shown consistency at the plate the past three seasons. Last season, Swanson hit 25 home runs to Bagaert's 15.

The Cubs are interested in signing a shortstop. They are in touch with agents for Dansby Swanson, Trea Turner and others. The team has been waiting for the right moment to start spending money again. The general manager Carter Hawkins is a Vanderbilt alum. His wife plays for Chicago Red Stars in the WNBA.

Dansby Swanson is available in MLB Free Agency. The Dodgers are interested in signing him if they can't sign Trea Turner or Carlos Correa. There are concerns about Correos' involvement in the sign-stealing scandal.

Swanson is in contract negotiations with the Atlanta Braves. General manager Alex Anthopoulos has publicly acknowledged Swanson's importance to the team. Freddie Freeman was traded to Los Angeles Dodgers last year.


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