Top 7 MLB first baseman free agents: Rankings and contract projections ft. Pete Alonso, Christian Walker, Anthony Rizzo
The first base class of MLB free agents is stacked with talent. If a team needs a first baseman, this is a good opportunity for them to add a talented player for the foreseeable future. Here's how they stack up and what they could be paid this winter.
Ranking top MLB first baseman free agents
7) Justin Turner
Justin Turner projects more as a DH now, but he can play first base. Even at 40, he can still hit. He recorded 2.2 fWAR over the last two seasons and could sign a one-year $7 million deal.
6) Ty France
Ty France has age on his side at just 30, but he also only recorded 0.2 fWAR in 2023 and 2024 combined. Still, the former Seattle Mariners star should get a multi-year deal, perhaps a two-year contract for $9.5 million.
5) Anthony Rizzo
Injuries have plagued Anthony Rizzo over the last two seasons en route to just 0.5 fWAR. However, he showed in the 2024 playoffs that he can still be a contributor despite heading into his age-35 season. Rizzo could ink a two-year $12 million deal.
4) Paul Goldschmidt
Paul Goldschmidt's best days are behind him, but the former MVP can still play. He is unlikely to return to the St. Louis Cardinals and could sign a two-year $24 million deal.
3) Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana is getting older, but he just won the Gold Glove. The former Minnesota Twins star isn't likely to get a lengthy deal at his age, but a one-year $10 million deal is not out of the question.
2) Pete Alonso
Pete Alonso is one of the youngest of the bunch at 29 years old. He has been a quality hitter for years and his age and consistency likely means a long-term deal is on the way. Look for the New York Mets star to sign for six years and $135 million.
1) Christian Walker
Christian Walker is by far the best in this group even if he's 34 years old. The former Arizona Diamondbacks star had 6.8 fWAR over two seasons and could sign a three-year $60 million deal.