Major League Baseball free agency officially opened on Monday, five days after the Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title. CBS Sports experts Mike Axisa, Dayn Perry, and Matt Snyder have offered landing spot predictions for several top free agents.
Adrian Morejon (No. 2)
Axisa predicts the Chicago Cubs, citing their need for pitching and Morejon's potential as a starter or reliever. Perry selects the New York Yankees, noting their willingness to pay for a young lockdown reliever. Snyder also chooses the Cubs, suggesting Morejon could convert to a starter as a consolation prize if the Cubs miss out on Tarik Skubal.
Trevor Rogers (No. 3)
Axisa sees the New York Mets as a fit due to their analytical approach and need for a starter. Perry again picks the Cubs, arguing they need rotation help and are unlikely to spend on Skubal. Snyder selects the Atlanta Braves, who have pitching injury concerns and could use Rogers as a long-term left-handed option.
Freddy Peralta (No. 5)
Axisa favors the Chicago White Sox, citing their need for reliable starting pitching and the Craig Counsell connection. Perry predicts Peralta will re-sign with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he improved after a deadline trade, and the Rays may spend more with a new ballpark and ownership changes. Snyder suggests the Seattle Mariners, who might trade starters Logan Gilbert or George Kirby and need a rotation replacement.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (No. 6)
Axisa projects the Toronto Blue Jays, who need left-handed power and could play Chisholm at second base. Perry chooses the Detroit Tigers, noting their success with former Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres and Chisholm's bounce-back potential. Snyder predicts the Arizona Diamondbacks, assuming they trade Ketel Marte and sign Chisholm to a one-year deal at second base.
Randy Arozarena (No. 9)
Axisa links Arozarena to the Texas Rangers, who seek grit and a full-time DH to complement their lineup. Perry and Snyder both select the Philadelphia Phillies, who need corner outfield help and have a history of adding short-term fixes to contend for a World Series.
