free agent

noun

: a professional athlete (such as a baseball player) who is free to negotiate a contract with any team

free agency noun

Examples of free agent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is particularly true on the position-player side, featuring five returners who received the bulk of playing time at their respective spots, plus catcher Miguel Amaya coming off a tandem role with now-free agent Carson Kelly. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Raisel Iglesias is the only other top free agent closer, and there’s a steep drop-off among relievers after setup man Adrian Morejon. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Nine Dodgers became free agents at the conclusion of the postseason — although veteran infielder Miguel Rojas announced his intention to retire. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

But Alcantara could be a free agent in November 2027 if any games at all are played next season. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for free agent

• newsagent
• reagent
• subagent