free agent
noun
: a professional athlete (such as a baseball player) who is free to negotiate a contract with any team
free agency
noun
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High-profile college free agent addition TJ Hughes can also play center.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
The Rays’ 40-man roster includes 22 players acquired by trade, nine homegrown players, seven free agents and two waiver claims.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
According to Dolan’s edict, the Knicks would not be able to keep backup center Mitchell Robinson and reserve guard Landry Shamet, both of whom are unrestricted free agents.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Wilson signed with the Phillies as a minor league free agent.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
The Rays’ 40-man roster includes 22 players acquired by trade, nine homegrown players, seven free agents and two waiver claims.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
According to Dolan’s edict, the Knicks would not be able to keep backup center Mitchell Robinson and reserve guard Landry Shamet, both of whom are unrestricted free agents.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Wilson signed with the Phillies as a minor league free agent.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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“Free agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20agent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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