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Ranking the Top 8 MLB Free Agent Corner Outfielders for 2025 Offseason

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1. Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs
At just 29, Kyle Tucker enters free agency in his prime with a track record of consistency. He's posted an .808 OPS in 2025 with 18 homers, 25 steals, and a 131 wRC+. With his blend of power, on-base skills, and defense in right field, Tucker is the one outfielder in this class likely to command a massive long-term deal.

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8. Randal Grichuk, Kansas City Royals
Age in 2026: 34

2025 Stats: 87 G, .244/.292/.447, 8 HR, 25 RBI, 99 wRC+, 0.0 fWAR

2025 Salary: $5 million, $5 million mutual option, $3 million buyout

Randal Grichuk opens the corner outfield class as a veteran righty bat with power upside. In 87 games this season, he slashed .244/.292/.447 with eight homers. At 34, he’s a short-term depth piece best suited as a fourth outfielder or platoon option for a contender.

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7. Max Kepler, Philadelphia Phillies
Age in 2026: 33

2025 Stats: 104 G, .211/.298/.365, 12 HR, 39 RBI, 82 wRC+, 0.1 fWAR

2025 Salary: $10 million

Max Kepler’s 2025 has been rough, hitting just .211 with a 82 wRC+, but he still provides power and corner defense. Entering age 33, he’s more of a platoon option than an everyday starter, but he could find a fit on a club needing left-handed depth.

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6. Austin Hays, Cincinnati Reds
Age in 2026: 30

2025 Stats: 75 G, .259/.318/.446, 10 HR, 48 RBI, 105 wRC+, 0.9 fWAR

2025 Salary: $4 million, $12 million mutual option for 2026 with $1 million buyout

Austin Hays’ season has been shortened by injuries, but in 75 games, he's delivered a .259/.318/.446 line with 10 homers and 48 RBI. At age 30, he brings both durability concerns and solid production when healthy. His $12 million mutual option for 2026 could determine whether he hits the open market.

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5. Mike Tauchman, Chicago White Sox
Age in 2026: 35

2025 Stats: 72 G, .273/.365/.427, 8 HR, 34 RBI, 124 wRC+, 1.5 fWAR

2025 Salary: $1.95 million

Mike Tauchman is enjoying one of the more quietly productive seasons of his career in 2025. Across 72 games, he hit .273 with an impressive .365 OBP and an above-average 124 wRC+. Entering age 35, he’s more of a short-term fix, but his plate discipline and ability to get on base make him an attractive one-year option.
4. Mike Yastrzemski, Kansas City Royals
Age in 2026: 35

2025 Stats: 113 G, .230/.331/.390, 13 HR, 36 RBI, 104 wRC+, 1.9 fWAR

2025 Salary: $9.25 million

Mike Yastrzemski may be entering his mid-30s, but he continues to provide sneaky pop and defensive reliability. He's posted a .331 OBP with 13 home runs and a 104 wRC+, so far in 2025. For a contender looking for a left-handed bat that can lengthen a lineup, Yaz remains a useful piece even as his prime years fade.
3. Willi Castro, Chicago Cubs
Willi Castro doesn’t have the star power of Tucker or Bellinger, but his versatility makes him a sneaky value. He played in 99 games last season, hitting 11 homers, stealing nine bases, and producing a near-league-average 98 wRC+. Entering his age-29 season, Castro’s ability to move around the diamond will appeal to clubs needing roster flexibility.
2. Cody Bellinger, New York Yankees
Cody Bellinger revived his career in New York, posting a .272/.325/.500 slash with 24 home runs and 75 RBI across 115 games. Still just 30, he brings left-handed pop, athleticism, and positional flexibility between the outfield and first base. Whether he opts into his $25 million player option or hits the open market, Bellinger remains one of the most intriguing bats available.
1. Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs
At just 29, Kyle Tucker enters free agency in his prime with a track record of consistency. He's posted an .808 OPS in 2025 with 18 homers, 25 steals, and a 131 wRC+. With his blend of power, on-base skills, and defense in right field, Tucker is the one outfielder in this class likely to command a massive long-term deal.

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8. Randal Grichuk, Kansas City Royals
Age in 2026: 34

2025 Stats: 87 G, .244/.292/.447, 8 HR, 25 RBI, 99 wRC+, 0.0 fWAR

2025 Salary: $5 million, $5 million mutual option, $3 million buyout

Randal Grichuk opens the corner outfield class as a veteran righty bat with power upside. In 87 games this season, he slashed .244/.292/.447 with eight homers. At 34, he’s a short-term depth piece best suited as a fourth outfielder or platoon option for a contender.

Thanks to Just Baseball for the stats, analysis, and insights for this slideshow article.

Ranking the Top 8 MLB Free Agent Corner Outfielders for 2025 Offseason

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