2024-25 MLB offseason: Under-the-radar free agent fits - ESPN

Conversations about the MLB offseason understandably focus on the biggest names. With a number of major players off the board, the top three still available are Alex Bregman, Roki Sasaki and Pete Alonso, while Jack Flaherty, Anthony Santander, Nick Pivetta and Tanner Scott also remain unsigned.

But what about players who might be flying under the radar? The ones who can fill roster holes or add to a team's depth? Using Kiley McDaniel's list of top 50 free agents as a guide, let's consider some of the more interesting free agents available who rank outside of the top 20.

Possible fits: Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants

Speaking of under the radar: Yates' 2024 season with the Rangers went without much recognition, even though it was one of the most dominant relief seasons in recent history. He went 7-2 with 33 saves and a 1.17 ERA while holding batters to a .113 average and a .407 OPS. Among pitchers with at least 60 innings pitched, that's the lowest batting average ever allowed and the eighth-lowest OPS. Can he do it again? Obviously, you expect some regression since Yates turns 38 in March, but he has now had back-to-back excellent seasons since returning from Tommy John surgery.

The main difference between the two: He allowed nine home runs in 2023 but just three in 2024. He's a guy you can pencil in as your closer and feel pretty good about it. A return engagement with the Rangers makes a lot of sense, and the Red Sox could be a fit since they might not want to ride with Aroldis Chapman. The Blue Jays also need bullpen help, while the Mets have a