MLB Non-Tender Moves: Key Players Heading to Free Agency

As the offseason progresses, several MLB teams have announced their decisions to non-tender contracts to various players, making them free agents. Here are some of the notable moves:

Athletics: Dany Jiménez
The Oakland Athletics have decided not to tender a contract to right-hander Dany Jiménez, who was projected to earn $1 million. Jiménez posted a 4.91 ERA in 25 appearances for the A's in 2024, with a 21.4% strikeout rate but a high walk rate of 16.2%.

Blue Jays: Dillon Tate and Jordan Romano
The Toronto Blue Jays are planning to non-tender right-hander Dillon Tate, who was projected to earn $1.9 million. Tate, a former fourth overall pick, missed most of 2023 due to injury and had a 4.66 ERA in 2024. The Blue Jays are also non-tendering righty Jordan Romano.

Mariners: Sam Haggerty
The Seattle Mariners will non-tender outfielder Sam Haggerty, who played only eight games in 2024 due to a torn Achilles. Haggerty was projected to earn $900,000, but the Mariners have decided to move on.

Orioles: Jacob Webb
The Baltimore Orioles plan to non-tender right-hander Jacob Webb, who was projected to earn $1.7 million. Webb pitched 56 2/3 innings for the Orioles in 2024, with a 3.02 ERA and a 24.5% strikeout rate but also an 11.4% walk rate.

White Sox: Gavin Sheets and Enyel De Los Santos
The Chicago White Sox will non-tender first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets and right-hander Enyel De Los Santos. Sheets' non-tender was previously covered by MLBTR, and De Los Santos, who was projected to earn $1.7 million, posted a 5.20 ERA this year.

Cubs: Nick Madrigal
The Chicago Cubs have decided to non-tender infielder Nick Madrigal, who was projected to earn $1.9 million. Over the past three seasons, Madrigal has hit .251/.304/.312, with a 76 wRC+.

Dodgers: Brent Honeywell Jr. and Zach Logue
The Los Angeles Dodgers are non-tendering right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. and left-hander Zach Logue. Both pitchers are still in their pre-arbitration years, and the Dodgers are sending them to free agency without exposing them to waivers, potentially to re-sign them on minor league deals.

Phillies: Austin Hays
The Philadelphia Phillies will not tender a contract to outfielder Austin Hays, as previously covered by MLBTR.

Pirates: Connor Joe, Bryan De La Cruz, and Hunter Stratton
The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to non-tender first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe and outfielder Bryan De La Cruz. Joe was projected to earn $3.2 million, and De La Cruz $4 million. Additionally, the Pirates are non-tendering right-hander Hunter Stratton, who had a 3.58 ERA this year but ended the season with knee surgery.

Reds: Ian Gibaut
The Cincinnati Reds have non-tendered right-hander Ian Gibaut, who was projected to earn $800,000. Gibaut spent most of 2024 on the injured list due to arm trouble and only made two appearances.

​These non-tender moves highlight the various decisions teams are making as they prepare for the upcoming season. As these players enter free agency, it will be interesting to see where they land and how their careers continue to unfold.