13 MLB Free Agent 1st Basemen for the 2025 Offseason Ranked

The 1B Free Agent 2025-26 Depth Signings

7. Wilmer Flores – Wilmer Flores offers sneaky power and lineup flexibility, capable of filling in at multiple infield spots. He’s not an everyday force, but his bat plays in a platoon role, and he remains steady in key spots.

8. Josh Bell – Josh Bell brings switch-hitting power but has struggled to find consistency. When he’s locked in, he’s a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat, but streaky production has defined his recent years.

9. Ty France – Ty France’s production has slipped since his breakout years in Seattle, but at his best, he’s a solid contact bat with occasional pop. If he rebounds, he’s a bargain pickup in free agency.

10. Justin Turner – Even entering his age-41 season, Justin Turner will continue to grind out quality at-bats. His defensive days at third are behind him, but his veteran bat, high-contact approach, and leadership will still draw interest.

11. Donovan Solano – A contact-first hitter, Donovan Solano is more of a utility piece than a power threat. He won’t change a lineup, but his ability to put the ball in play makes him a depth option for contenders.

12. LaMonte Wade Jr. – A patient, on-base-driven bat, LaMonte Wade posted strong walk rates and can play multiple spots in the field. He’s not a prototypical slugging first baseman, but his versatility and approach add value as a utility man.

13. Connor Joe – Connor Joe profiles as a role player with some on-base skills and occasional pop. He’s not a difference-maker, but he offers depth and lineup coverage across multiple positions.

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2. Josh Naylor, Seattle Mariners

Age in 2026: 29

2025 Stats: 113 G, .286/.352/.449, 15 HR, 69 RBI, 22 SB, 125 wRC+, 2.0 fWAR

2025 Salary: $10.9 million

Josh Naylor’s game is about balance. He hits for average, flashes sneaky pop, and adds an element of athleticism you don’t usually see from a big man like himself at first base, swiping 22 bags in 2025. His 125 wRC+ shows how valuable he is in Seattle’s order, and at just 29, he’s entering free agency in his prime.

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3. Luis Arraez, San Diego Padres

Age in 2026: 29

2025 Stats: 119 G, .291/.326/.398, 6 HR, 46 RBI, 105 wRC+, 0.7 fWAR

2025 Salary: $14 million

Luis Arraez won’t mash like Alonso, or your prototypical slugging first baseman, but his contact skills make him a different type of weapon. A career .300 hitter, he sprayed line drives again in 2025, and his ability to put the ball in play against any arm gives him value in the right lineup. At 29, Arraez is still in his prime and remains one of baseball’s best pure hitters.

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4. Rhys Hoskins, Milwaukee Brewers

Age in 2026: 33

2025 Stats: 82 G, .242/.340/.428, 12 HR, 42 RBI, 115 wRC+, 1.1 fWAR

2025 Salary: $18 million, $18 million mutual option for 2026 ($4 million buyout)

Rhys Hoskins’ market will come down to health. Limited to 82 games this season, he still showed his trademark patience and pop, running a 115 wRC+ with a dozen homers. At 33, he’s no longer the long-term answer at first, but for a contender looking for a middle-of-the-order bat, Hoskins is the type of buy-low veteran who can pay off.

5. Paul Goldschmidt, New York Yankees

Age in 2026: 38

2025 Stats: 114 G, .280/.334/.429, 10 HR, 41 RBI, 111 wRC+, 1.2 fWAR

2025 Salary: $12.5 million

Paul Goldschmidt isn’t the MVP he once was, but he proved in New York that he can still produce at a respectable level. A .280 average with double-digit home runs and above-league-average production (111 wRC+) shows he has something left in the tank. Any deal will be short-term, but he’s the type of steady veteran bat contenders love to plug in.

6. Carlos Santana, Cleveland Guardians

Age in 2026: 40

2025 Stats: 112 G, .227/.321/.336, 11 HR, 51 RBI, 88 wRC+, 0.5 fWAR

2025 Salary: $12 million

At 40 years old, Carlos Santana is more clubhouse leader than centerpiece, but he remains serviceable. He still runs quality at-bats, hits the occasional home run, and can play a role as a platoon or bench bat. His 88 wRC+ suggests the end is near, but teams will value his experience and approach.

The 1B Free Agent 2025-26 Depth Signings

7. Wilmer Flores – Wilmer Flores offers sneaky power and lineup flexibility, capable of filling in at multiple infield spots. He’s not an everyday force, but his bat plays in a platoon role, and he remains steady in key spots.

8. Josh Bell – Josh Bell brings switch-hitting power but has struggled to find consistency. When he’s locked in, he’s a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat, but streaky production has defined his recent years.

9. Ty France – Ty France’s production has slipped since his breakout years in Seattle, but at his best, he’s a solid contact bat with occasional pop. If he rebounds, he’s a bargain pickup in free agency.

10. Justin Turner – Even entering his age-41 season, Justin Turner will continue to grind out quality at-bats. His defensive days at third are behind him, but his veteran bat, high-contact approach, and leadership will still draw interest.

11. Donovan Solano – A contact-first hitter, Donovan Solano is more of a utility piece than a power threat. He won’t change a lineup, but his ability to put the ball in play makes him a depth option for contenders.

12. LaMonte Wade Jr. – A patient, on-base-driven bat, LaMonte Wade posted strong walk rates and can play multiple spots in the field. He’s not a prototypical slugging first baseman, but his versatility and approach add value as a utility man.

13. Connor Joe – Connor Joe profiles as a role player with some on-base skills and occasional pop. He’s not a difference-maker, but he offers depth and lineup coverage across multiple positions.

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