The 2021-22 MLB free-agency hot stove is cooking, with teams already making some major moves in an effort to win a title next season.
Below is a running list of notable transactions, along with analysis and grades for the most important ones. Remember: Trades and signings can happen at practically any hour of the day, so make sure to check back regularly.
Key links: Everything you need to know about the MLB offseason | All free-agent signings
Nov. 28
Rangers, Marcus Semien agree on seven-year deal
Shortstop Marcus Semien is the first shortstop to sign, inking a seven-year, $175 million deal with the Texas Rangers. Story »
Twins sign star Byron Buxton to incentive-laden deal
Center fielder Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a seven-year, $100 million contract extension, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Story »
Rays add two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber on a one-year deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $8 million guaranteed deal with right-hander Corey Kluber, with the potential for $13 million if he pitches a full season, according to multiple reports. Story »
Grade: Rays hope to solidify rotation with Kluber. David Schoenfield (ESPN+)
Marlins add OF Avisail Garcia on a four-year deal
The Miami Marlins have agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Story »
Nov. 27
Astros sign reliever Hector Neris to two-year deal
The Houston Astros have agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with right-handed reliever Hector Neris, a source confirmed to ESPN. Story »
Mariners trade for Adam Frazier, Padres receive Raymond Kerr and Corey Rosier
The Seattle Mariners have agreed to a trade with the San Diego Padres, acquiring All-Star 2B/OF Adam Frazier for lefty reliever Raymond Kerr and outfielder Corey Rosier. Story »
Nov. 26
Mets continue upgrades, sign Starling Marte, Eduardo Escobar
The New York Mets went big on Friday night, signing Starling Marte to a four-year, $78-million deal, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN. Earlier in the night, they had agreed on a two-year, $20 million contract with free-agent infielder Eduardo Escobar, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to ESPN. Story »
Grade: Inside Mets' Black Friday binge and Starling Marte's impact Bradford Doolittle (ESPN+)
Red Sox add RHP Michael Wacha
Right-hander Michael Wacha and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a one-year contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday. Story »
Nov. 24
Mets sign OF Nick Plummer
Outfielder Nick Plummer has signed a league-minimum contract with the New York Mets. Story »
Nov. 23
Rays go all-in on SS Wander Franco
Sources confirm to ESPN that Wander Franco, 20, has agreed to a 12-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays that guarantees him around $185 million. The deal is worth a maximum of $223 million. Story »
Analysis:
• Why 20-year-old Wander Franco is worth every penny to the Rays. David Schoenfield (ESPN+)
• Franco? Rays? MLB? Why EVERYBODY wins with new megadeal. Kiley McDaniel (ESPN+)
White Sox sign RHP Kendall Graveman
Relief pitcher Kendall Graveman, 31, has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, sources confirm to ESPN. Story »
Cardinals add LHP Steven Matz
What Steven Matz's signing does for the Cards
David Schoenfield likes the Cardinals' signing of Steven Matz and has no patience for gripes from the Mets' owner.
Starting pitcher Steven Matz, a key component to a turnaround season for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2021, has agreed to a four-year, $44 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, pending a physical, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday night. Story »
More: Mets owner Steve Cohen calls out Matz's agent for "unprofessional behavior." Story »
Nov. 22
Angels add LHP Aaron Loup
Aaron Loup and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract. Story »
Giants keep RHP Anthony DeSclafani
Anthony DeSclafani and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract. Story »
Nov. 21
Brewers add C Pedro Severino
Pedro Severino and the Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $1.9 million contract. Story »
Nov. 17
Astros bring back RHP Justin Verlander
The Houston Astros and Justin Verlander have agreed to a one-year, $25 million contract with a player option for a second season. Story »
Grade: Astros bet on more greatness from Verlander. Bradford Doolittle (ESPN+)
Giants retain 1B Brandon Belt
Brandon Belt accepted a $18.4 million qualifying offer from the San Francisco Giants, the only one to accept among the 14 free agents who received the offers from their former clubs on Nov. 7. Story »
Nov. 16
Angels add RHP Noah Syndergaard
What Syndergaard's deal with Angels means for pitching landscape
Joon Lee breaks down what Noah Syndergaard's contract with the Angels means for the free-agent pitching landscape.
Right-hander Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $21 million deal, pending physical. Story »
Grade: Is Thor the hero the Angels need? Alden Gonzalez (ESPN+)
Blue Jays extend RHP Jose Berrios
Jose Berrios has reached agreement on a seven-year, $131 million extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. Story »
Nov. 15
Tigers add LHP Eduardo Rodriguez
What Eduardo Rodriguez in Detroit means for Tigers, Red Sox
Joon Lee breaks down how Eduardo Rodriguez signing with Detroit affects the Tigers and Red Sox.
Former Boston Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a five-year deal worth $77 million. Story »
Analysis: Under-the-radar Eduardo Rodriguez brings competitive fire to the Tigers. Buster Olney (ESPN+)
Grade: Tigers add E-Rod, make offseason's first splash. Bradford Doolittle (ESPN+)
Braves add C Manny Pina
Manny Pina signed with the World Series-champion Braves on a two-year, $8 million deal after hitting 13 home runs in 75 games with the Brewers in 2020. Story »
Nov. 14
Marlins add RHP Louis Head
The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Louis Head from the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday for a player to be named later or cash. Story »
Nov. 13
Rays trade INF Mike Brosseau to Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired infielder Mike Brosseau from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league pitcher Evan Reifert on Saturday in a trade between division winners. Story »
Rockies keep RHP Jhoulys Chacin
Jhoulys Chacín is staying with the Colorado Rockies, agreeing Saturday to a guaranteed $1.25 million, one-year contract that allows him to earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses. Story »
Nov. 10
Yankees keep LHP Joely Rodriguez
Left-hander Joely Rodriguez and the New York Yankees agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract, three days after New York declined a $3 million option in favor of a $500,000 buyout. Story »
Nov. 8
Dodgers add LHP Andrew Heaney
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who entered this offseason with several holes to fill on their pitching staff, signed Andrew Heaney to a one-year contract worth $8.5 million. Story »
Cardinals keep LHP T.J. McFarland
Left-handed reliever T.J. McFarland became the first of this year's major league free agents to reach an agreement, getting a one-year, $2.5 million contract to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals. Story »