SAN ANTONIO Contrary to popular belief, Juan Soto is far from the only star Marcell Ozuna Jersey free agent. In fact, its a pretty well-rounded cla s, very strong on starting pitchers, and solid in most spots. Heres our top 40, with contract predictions (based on conversations with expert consultants). 1. Juan Soto: With almost all big-market teams involved, and , he will score the most valuable contract ever when considering Shohei Ohtanis $700M deal is valued at $437.4M (union valuation) due to the $680M in deferrals. At least the Dodgers, Giants, Blue Jays, Red Sox and surprising Rays are also in the biggest derby. $630M, 14 years. Almost all of the big-market MLB teams will be involved in Juan Sotos free agency sweepstakes. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 2. Corbin Burnes: One of the most consistent, durable starters around. He didnt pitch for strikeouts this year but was just as effective. The Orioles will try to keep him, but it will probably be hard with at least the Yankees, Mets and other big teams involved. All the high-revenue AL East teams plus the Giants and Dodgers are expected to play for the southern California product. $210 million, 7 years. 3. Willy Adames: The athletic shortstop will be shooting for $200M-plus. The Dodgers, Giants and Braves were among pursuers in trade discu sions. Willingne s to move to 3B could aid his market. $180M, 7 years. 4. Alex Bregman: Big second half 17 of 26 homers came in the final three months plus nice postseason record and rep aid excellent all-around player. Hed consider leaving Houston (unlike his longtime teammate Jose Altuve), but decent chance the Astros do everything they can to keep him. $170M, 7 years. The Astros will likely do everything they can to keep Alex Bregman in free agency. Getty Images 5. Max Fried: His 139 ERA-plus is eighth best all-time. The Yankees, Red Sox, Jays, Orioles, Mets, Cubs, Giants and his hometown Dodgers are probable players. Red Sox need a lefty. $166M, 6 years. 6. Blake Snell: He has a much-improved market after a second straight great season and especially big second half. Decent chance he winds up back in San Francisco. The Yankees, Dodgers and Red Sox are spots that make sense, too. $160M, 5 years. 7. Pete Alonso: Tough and clutch, hes coming off a big postseason performance. The incumbent Mets are logical as hes a beloved, homegrown player, but the Yankees and others have interest. One i sue: Teams dont like to spend as big as they used to on 1B. Matt Chapmans $151M, six-year deal could help as a comp. (And maybe Chapmans Giants will ultimately make sense.) $152M, 6 years. More From Jon Heyman 8. Anthony Santander: He has big power and is a great clubhouse guy. Eight teams are already in, including many that are shooting first for Soto. $100M, 5 years. 9. Jack Flaherty: The alleged lower-back i sue didnt bother Frieds high school teammate in big starts vs. Mets and Yanks. He took a major step forward this year as he tries to regain his 2019-21 form. $80M, 4 years. 10. Sean Manaea: He will decline the qualifying offer and cash following his very nice year and big second half in Queens. But he loves New York, and he and the Mets are talking. The Orioles (and others) also have been fans. $72M, 4 years. Sean Manaea loved his year in New York City pitching for the Mets. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post 11. Yusei Kikuchi: Huge second half in Houston is triggering a very big market after a weak start in Toronto. The Astros are trying, but he seems more likely to wind up elsewhere. $68M, 4 years. 12. Teoscar Hernandez: He made clear he wants to be back in LA during his outstanding postseason run. (Who wouldnt?) His one-year deal worked out as he greatly enhanced his status. $60M, 3 years. 13. Christian Walker: The Diamondbacks surely want him back. While he didnt finish big, hes an outstanding all-around player. $60M, 3 years. 14. Tanner Scott: His popularity at the trade deadline provided an indication of what kind of market he should have. Any big-market team could make sense for this top closer. $54M, 4 years. 15. Luis Severino: The Mets made the right call to extend the qualifying offer, which he seems likely to turn down. A big plus for any clubhouse, too. $48M, 3 years. 16. Nate Eovaldi: Longtime starter is beloved in every clubhouse hes called home, too. The Braves and incumbent Rangers are among interested parties. $40M, 2 years. 17. Walker Buehler: The Dodgers dont make mistakes, but did they do him a favor not giving him the qualifying offer, thus not attaching draft-pick compensation to a team that signs him? They considered it, but they have so many great starters coming back and may be aiming even higher than this World Series hero. $40M, 2 years. Walker Buehler emerged as a World Series hero for the Dodgers in 2024. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST 18. Tyler ONeill. Heres another guy who left St. Louis and improved his standing with a very nice year in Boston. $39M, 3 years. 19. Jeff Hoffman. The Mets hit the Phillies reliever, but hardly anyone else did. He certainly has the ability to close. $36M, 3 years. 20. Nick Pivetta: He has a solid market and could have a quick deal after Boston gave him the qualifying offer. $34M, 2 years. 21. Carlos Estevez: This 100-mph thrower in the Phillies bullpen also got hit by the team from Queens (Francisco Lindor anyway). $33M, 3 years. Phillies reliever Carlos Estevez pitches during a postseason game against the Mets. Getty Images 22. Gleyber Torres: He was actually quite good from the second half on. He could wind up doing a pillow deal (one-year reset) but maybe two is a good compromise. The Giants, Blue Jays, Mariners and Royals are among teams that could work. $32M, 2 years. 23. Clay Holmes: Once out of the closer role, he looked very good. A bit unlucky this year. $30M, 3 years. 24. Kirby Yates: Was absolutely brilliant out of the Rangers bullpen. Age 38 at the start of next season is the only negative. $28M, 2 years. 25. Jurickson Profar: We have to figure the Padres figure a way to keep him around after his big year. $26M, 2 years. Jurickson Profar singles during a postseason game against the Dodgers on Oct. 9. Denis Poroy-Imagn Images 26. Joc Pederson: His October record plays, as does a fine season in Arizona. $22M, 2 years. 27. Nick Martinez: The right-handed starter seems likely to take the qualifying offer from the Reds. $21.05M, 1 year. 28. Frankie Montas. Hes never quite fulfilled potential and had an up-and-down season with the Reds. $22M, 2 years. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you Enter your email addre s Please provide a valid email. By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! 36. Max Scherzer: He doesnt need the money, but he sure does have the desire. $12M, 1 year. 37. Justin Verlander: Didnt pitch much this season, but hes got to make the same as Scherzer. $12M, 1 year, 38. Alex Verdugo: Well, we know it wont be Boston. $12M, 1 year. 39. Michael Conforto: Had solid season for the Giants but might benefit from one-year deal. $11M, 1 year. 40. David Robertson: Feels like hes going to pitch forever. $10M, 1 year. Josh Tomlin Jersey