It's shown over and over that you just cannot win without a good rotation, at least not in Major League Baseball. That's why putting together a strong set of pitchers should be a top priority for every organization.
Year after year, some of the best hurlers on Earth switch sides, either because they're looking for a bigger role, a more lucrative payday, or a chance to win that highly-coveted Commissioner's Trophy.
This offseason won't be the exception to that rule, as we expect multiple stars to find new homes by the end of the winter. So, here, we'll let you know about the top 3 best pitchers available in free agency.
MLB Rumors: The 3 Best Pitchers Available In Free Agency
3. Carlos Rodon
While some thought his 2021 campaign with the Chicago White Sox was misleading, Carlos Rodon has once again proved to be an elite hurler in this league. He was the only bright spot for the San Francisco Giants this season.
The 30-year-old has strung back-to-back solid campaigns together and is now in line to get the biggest payday of his career. He's poised, often in control, and still has plenty left in the tank, so we should be looking at a multi-year deal.
2. Justin Verlander
Talking about guys who still have plenty left in the tank, Justin Verlander enters the offseason in a prime position to make even more money. Even at his age, he's still one of the top 5 pitchers on Earth.
Verlander was even able to put his World Series woes behind him with his first career win in a WS last season. He had one of the best years of his career, even though he was coming off a major injury.
1. Jacob deGrom
New York Mets fans will not bat an eye until Steve Cohen makes sure to bring Jacob deGrom back. He's the best pitcher in the world when healthy, although he hasn't been healthy as often as they'd like him to.
DeGrom is as dominant as he is spectacular. Even with the injury risk, he deserves to be the highest-paid starting pitcher on Earth, and multiple teams will make sure to make him an offer he cannot reject.
