Updated Market Values for 2017 MLB Free Agents

With the 2016 MLB regular season winding down we'll take a look at our previous list of players set to hit the free agent market this winter. We've re-calculated our valuations for notable players at each position, providing calculated & likely market value average salary projections for their next contract.

It's extremely safe to say the list of pendingstarting pitcher free agents is downright dreadful. With Stephen Strasburg now extended long-term in Washington, and Andrew Cashner's ERA over 6 since joining Miami, the best available name currently on the list might just be 36-year-old Rich Hill (LAD).

Barring a rash of late season extensions, there are a nice list of relievers set to hit the open market; most recognizably, Aroldis Chapman (CHC), K-Rod (DET), Mark Melancon (WAS), and Kenley Jansen (LAD).

A very weak class for an important position, nearly none of these shortstops are producing with any kind of results so far in 2016. In fact Ramirez and Reyes have both been released and re-signed during 2016 (Reyes now playing 3B for the Mets).

Justin Turner is having a wonderful contract-year season, posting a .270 average, 32 2Bs, 27 HRs, and 87 RBIs at the time of this article. Reynolds has found a way to bat for average to go along with his power, and Reyes has been a formidable 3rd baseman for the Mets since joining them.