While these players can still be dealt ahead of Monday’s deadline, here are some of the big names who could be non-tendered and become free agents.
Author: Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY
Twins’ Rocco Baldelli, Cardinals’ Mike Shildt win MLB Manager of the Year awards
Baseball’s top managers were announced Tuesday night, with Rocco Baldelli of the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals skipper Mike Shildt earning the awards for the 2019 season.
Mets’ Pete Alonso is NL Rookie of the Year with historic 53-home run season
Alonso broke MLB’s rookie record with 53 home runs and drove in 120 runs for the Mets in 2019.
Stephen Strasburg opts out of contract with Nationals. What now?
The World Series MVP is opting out of the four years remaining on his old contract, becoming one of the top free agents in baseball this winter.
Now 21 years old, Juan Soto celebrates World Series title with first legal drinks
Washington’s star left fielder didn’t get to partake in the celebrations earlier in the month, but he turned 21 during the World Series.
Nationals’ Trea Turner out on controversial interference call; manager Dave Martinez ejected in Game 6
In a controversial call, Trea Turner was called out on fielder’s interference play at first base in top of seventh inning of Game 6.
Opinion: After roller-coaster decade, Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg can become legend in World Series Game 6
Taken No. 1 overall in 2009, Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has gone through ups and downs but can cement legacy in Game 6 of the World Series.
‘The beautiful thing about sports’: Nationals’ ‘Baby Shark’ craze comes to the World Series
If you’ve watched a Washington Nationals home game this year, chances are you’ve heard the ‘Baby Shark’ song.
MLB umpire Rob Drake apologizes for tweets calling for civil war
Drake deleted the tweet soon afterwards, and then switched his account to private mode on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump plans to attend – but won’t throw first pitch – if there is a World Series Game 5
President Trump said he plans to attend Game 5 of the World Series in Washington between the Astros and Nationals, if the game is necessary.