The top 10 MLB players left on the free agent market

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Jurickson Profar #10 of the San Diego Padres strikes out looking during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 18, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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Jul 11, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder David Peralta (6) smiles after scoring a run against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Catcher Gary Sanchez

In the past, Gary Sanchez was a liability behind the plate but in 2022, he was actually slightly above league average (1 Catcher Framing Run, 1 Defensive Run Saved). He also hit for power, as he has before (16 home runs, 22 doubles, 61 RBI). However, he has never been a good hitter for average and he doesn’t get on base well, as he has hit .205 with a sub-.300 on-base percentage since 2021.

But the catching position is not exactly the strongest position for hitters entering 2023.

Outfielder David Peralta

After struggling with injuries for much of his career, David Peralta has finally been healthy for much of the last three seasons, playing in 54 (in the 60-game 2020 season), 150, and 134 games in the last three seasons.

In 2022, Peralta, who turns 36 in August, had 30 doubles, 12 home runs, 59 RBI, and had a 109 OPS+.

Outfielder Jurickson Profar

The former No. 1 top prospect in the entire sport has had a bit of a spotted track record over the last decade, but Jurickson Profar had a good season for the Padres in 2022.

While exclusively playing left field, Profar hit .243/.331/.391 with 36 doubles, 15 home runs, 58 RBI, and an OPS+ of 111. Defensively, the soon-to-be 30-year-old was above average as well, leading to a 3.1 rWAR season. That mark is the highest of anyone on our list.

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