2016-2017 MLB free agent tracker

The MLB offseason is in full swing, even with the winter meetings now behind us. Several free agents are out there for the taking.

The free agent market this winter was highlighted by closers as well as sluggers. To date, Yoenis Cespedes ($110 million), Aroldis Chapman ($86 million), Dexter Fowler ($82.5 million), Kenley Jansen ($80 million), Ian Desmond ($70 million), Justin Turner ($64 million), Mark Melancon ($62 million) and Edwin Encarnacion ($60 million) have cashed in, while the likes of Mark Trumbo ($37.5 million) and Jose Bautista ($18 million) had to settle for less than anticipated.

Wherever the headliners and others end up, bookmark this to keep track of free agent rumors and signings all offseason.

Rumors

Feb. 9: Indians interest in Chase Utley

Feb. 7: Angels never intended to bring Jered Weaver back

Feb. 4: Travis Wood linked to Royals

Feb. 3: Dodgers a finalist for Sergio Romo

Jan. 30: Royals interested in Jason Hammel

Jan. 29: Twins interested in Morneau, Napoli

Jan. 29: Mike Napoli wants a 2-year contract

Jan. 29: Reds likely to sign Bronson Arroyo

Jan. 28: Travis Wood has a major league offer to be a starter

Jan. 27: Giants seeking more left-handed relief

Jan. 26: Mets interested in relievers Romo, Blevins, Smith

Jan. 25: Rangers, Rays interested in Chris Carter

Jan. 24: Nationals, Rockies interested in Greg Holland

Jan. 24: Rangers only want 1-year deal for Mike Napoli

Jan. 22: Marlins interested in Chris Carter

Jan. 21: Rangers, Napoli still have mutual interest

Jan. 21: Orioles haven’t closed door on Matt Wieters

Jan. 19: Orioles closing in on Mark Trumbo deal

Jan. 17: Rays nearing deal with RHP Shawn Tolleson

Jan. 15: Jose Bautista ‘nearing’ return to Blue Jays

Jan. 14: Brewers closing on on Neftali Feliz deal

Jan. 12: Twins GM downplays Jose Bautista rumors

Jan. 12: Angels considering adding Matt Wieters

Jan. 12: Reds interested in Greg Holland

Jan. 11: Tigers interested in Jae-gyun Hwang

Jan. 10: Trumbo reunion with Orioles ‘less likely’

Jan. 8: Braves, Royals interested in Aaron Hill

Jan. 7: Padres interested in Doug Fister, Jake Peavy

Jan. 6: A’s interested in Trevor Plouffe

Jan. 4: A’s interested in Mark Trumbo

Jan. 3: Phillies looking at veteran bats

Jan. 3: Giants interested in Jae-gyun Hwang

Jan. 2: Orioles interested in Pedro Alvarez reunion

Jan. 1: Royals could be interested in Doug Fister

Dec. 29: Jays, Bautista actively talking Toronto return

Dec. 29: Rangers, Napoli talks heating up

Dec. 28: Rockies have multi-year offer out to Greg Holland

Dec. 27: Red Sox taking a look at Trevor Plouffe

Dec. 27: Matt Wieters is on Braves’ radar

Dec. 24: Jose Bautista would consider 1-year deal

Dec. 23: Rangers the favorite to land Mike Napoli

Dec. 23: Orioles show interest in Rajai Davis

Dec. 22: Padres interested in Jered Weaver.

Dec. 21: Indians ‘pulling out all the stops’ for Edwin Encarnacion

Dec. 20: Padres show interest in Jake Peavy reunion

Dec. 19: Blue Jays interested in lefties Blevins, Wood, Logan

Dec. 18: Rockies still in pursuit of Mark Trumbo

Dec. 16: Joe Blanton another option for Miami bullpen

Dec. 16: Are the Rockies the mystery team pursuing Brad Ziegler?

Dec. 16: Miami’s losing offer for Aroldis Chapman was heavily backloaded

Dec. 15: Marlins looking into Brad Ziegler

Dec. 15: A’s a surprise suitor for Edwin Encarnacion

Dec. 14: Jose Bautista could return to Blue Jays

Dec. 11: Indians still searching for more left-handed relief

Dec. 10: Orioles targeting catcher Welington Castillo

Dec. 9: Neftali Feliz an option for Marlins

Dec. 9: Orioles aren’t waiting around for Matt Wieters

Dec. 9: Nationals join Dodgers, Marlins in pursuit of Jansen

Dec. 8: Brewers have scouted Greg Holland

Dec. 8: Rockies checked in on Mike Dunn, Brad Ziegler

Dec. 7: Indians offered 1-year deal to Michael Saunders

Dec. 7: Marlins, Dodgers bidding for Kenley Jansen

Dec. 7: Rockies still interested in Trumbo

Dec. 6: Mariners, Indians talk with Mark Trumbo

Dec. 6: Reds interested in Neftali Feliz

Dec. 6: Blue Jays, Indians interested in Jose Bautista

Dec. 6: Rangers interested in reunion with Colby Lewis

Dec. 6: Yankees make offers to Chapman, Jansen

Dec. 6: Orioles meet with Mark Trumbo

Dec. 5: Indians talking multi-year deal with Edwin Encarnacion

Dec. 5: Aroldis Chapman seeking 6-year deal

Dec. 5: Orioles offer Trumbo a 4-year deal

Dec. 5: Nationals pursuing Ziegler, Feliz

Dec. 5: Padres put Yangervis Solarte on the block

Dec. 4: Indians like Mike Napoli, Chris Carter

Dec. 4: Dodgers are favorites to sign Justin Turner

Dec. 4: Red Sox kicking the tires on Pedro Alvarez

Dec. 3: Dodgers ‘closing in’ on multi-year with Rich Hill

Dec. 3: Rockies interested in Mark Trumbo

Dec. 2: Nats considering Fowler, Gomez in CF after non-tendering Ben Revere

Dec. 1: Cardinals, Giants, Jays interested in Dexter Fowler

Dec. 1: Mariners close to 2-year deal with LHP Marc Rzepczynski

Nov. 30: Astros in pursuit of Edwin Encarnacion, but no deal just yet

Nov. 30: Rangers, Indians, Red Sox interested in Mike Napoli

Nov. 30: Rockies interested in relievers Mark Melancon, Mike Dunn

Nov. 30: Phillies interested in re-signing A.J. Ellis

Nov. 29: Jays interested in Dexter Fowler

Nov. 29: Cardinals interested in Justin Turner

Nov. 28: CBA talks hampering Mets’ pursuit of Yoenis Cespedes

Nov. 24: Jays remain interested in LHP Jerry Blevins

Nov. 24: Rangers “less involved” in Carlos Beltran

Nov. 23: Marlins interested in C.J. Wilson

Nov. 23: Yankees are not pursuing Yoenis Cespedes

Nov. 22: Washington interested in Yoenis Cespedes

Nov. 22: Mets hope they can land Cespedes with a 4-year deal

Nov. 22: Astros interested in Carlos Beltran

Nov. 22: Marlins “in the mix” to keep Mike Dunn

Nov. 21: Toronto offered Edwin Encarnacion 4 years, $80 million

Nov. 21: Mike Napoli drawing interest from Astros

Nov. 21: With Cecil in St. Louis, Jays interested in LHP Jerry Blevins

Nov. 21: Tampa Bay interested in Steve Pearce

Nov. 20: Napoli could be on Yankees’ radar

Nov. 19: Dodgers, Pirates among teams in on Sean Rodriguez

Nov. 18: Yankees considering Encarnacion, Hill, Beltran

Nov. 17: Kenley Jansen is Marlins’ ‘top target’

Nov. 16: Braves, Mets, Astros among teams pursuing Jason Castro

Nov. 16: Johan Santana wants to pitch again in MLB

Nov. 16: John Danks to try a comeback in 2017

Nov. 16: Nationals interested in Chris Sale

Nov. 16: Carlos Beltran sweepstakes down to 4 teams

Nov. 14: Rangers, Pirates interested in Derek Holland

Nov. 14: Jeremy Hellickson accepts qualifying offer from Phillies

Nov. 14: Toronto offers Brett Cecil 3 years

Nov. 11: Braves sign Bartolo Colon for one year, $12 million

Nov. 6: Padres somewhat interested in return of Jay, Jackson, Richard, Rosales

Nov. 6: Kazmir does not opt out of Dodgers contract

Nov. 5: Cespedes opts out of contract with Mets, now a free agent

Nov. 4: Giants interested in Greg Holland

Oct. 30: Rangers would like to re-sign Carlos Gomez

Oct. 30: Orioles mulling qualifying offer for Matt Wieters

Oct. 29: Marlins might consider Aroldis Chapman or Kenley Jansen

Oct. 29: Mets interested in bringing back Bartolo Colon

Oct. 28: Wilin Rosario looking to return to MLB

Oct. 26: Yoenis Cespedes expected to opt out of his contract

Signings