Martinez performed excellently in a swing role in his only year in Cincinnati and thus declined his 2025 player option. He covered 142 innings while making 16 starts, maintaining a 1.02 WHIP and walking barely one batter per nine innings. Well-suited to the versatility modern clubs prefer out of their best arms.

With that, USA TODAY Sports breaks down the top 120 free agents, from the most desired to those reasonably expected to sign a major league contract. Rankings based on projected future performance and perceived market value: One of the most elite free agents in baseball history,