The annual non-tender deadline in Major League Baseball has led to several notable players becoming free agents. Teams must decide whether to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players, and those who are not tendered immediately enter the free-agent market.

Among the most significant names released this year are Brandon Woodruff, who was cut but quickly re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers, and other players like Dylan Carlson and Nick Madrigal, who have struggled to meet expectations. The article ranks the top eight non-tendered players based on their potential contributions and market value for the upcoming season.