It's been the worst-kept secret in baseball in 2024 that the New York Mets hope to lure superstar outfielder Juan Soto away from the cross-town rival Yankees in free agency this offseason. Ultimately, the Scott Boras client may end up signing with the highest bidder, and it's certainly not difficult to imagine Steve Cohen and the Mets being willing to make that type of financial commitment. Still, after seeing how dominant the duo of Soto and Aaron Judge can be this season, it's hard to imagine the Yankees—forever associated with being willing to flex their financial muscle—letting the 25-year-old leave in free agency.
The smart money should still be on Soto getting his megadeal from them. Even if Soto doesn't move, though, this upcoming offseason figures to be one with quite a bit of movement from big-name players. To that end, here are 10 star players—whether via trade or free agency—you can expect to be on a new team in 2025.
Concerns about Garrett Crochet's innings limit and his desire for a contract extension to pitch in October derailed his trade candidacy this summer, but he seems likely to be dealt by the Chicago White Sox in the winter. In his first full season as a starter, the 25-year-old has a 3.64 ERA, 2.
83 FIP and MLB-best 12.6 K/9 over 128 2/3 innings pitched. He may never be a workhorse, but he's had dominant stretches in 2024 and can't become a free agent until after the 2026 season.
There will be a slew of teams with serious interest in Crochet this .