The upcoming MLB free-agent market is rich in starting pitching talent, providing teams with numerous options after a challenging season for starters.

Players will be categorized into various brackets, with predictions for their next teams and contract values. Notable pitchers include Shinnosuke Ogasawara, who is expected to sign with the Chicago White Sox, and Tomoyuki Sugano, likely to join the San Francisco Giants.

Veterans like Clayton Kershaw and Blake Snell are also highlighted, with Kershaw anticipated to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Snell may land with the Boston Red Sox.