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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Michael In signing Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million contract, the most for an external free agent since 2015, the Rockies seemingly overlooked — or had to — his issues in Denver.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
More than 80% of the players are free agents this year, as many players have expiring contracts or opted out of the previous collective bargaining agreement.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The previous approach to such malaise was for Riley to go into Micky Arison’s deep pockets and lure a free agent.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Murakami's 431-foot shot to straightaway center off Brendon Little was his fourth homer and first at home since signing with the White Sox (3-5) as a free agent in December.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
More than 80% of the players are free agents this year, as many players have expiring contracts or opted out of the previous collective bargaining agreement.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The previous approach to such malaise was for Riley to go into Micky Arison’s deep pockets and lure a free agent.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Murakami's 431-foot shot to straightaway center off Brendon Little was his fourth homer and first at home since signing with the White Sox (3-5) as a free agent in December.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Free agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20agent. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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