In Frasso’s case, the right-handed pitcher’s season was a rough one, posting a 5.49 ERA and 5.68 FIP in 77 innings pitched. Frasso missed the entire 2024 season, with his last quality season coming in 2023.
Former Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire was non-tendered by the Chicago Cubs. Last season, the 30-year-old hit .226/.245/.444 with nine home runs in 140 at-bats. He has filled a role as a backup catcher.
The Texas Rangers had a field day with non-tenders, as Adolis García and Jonah Heim were two of four notable players to hit free agency. It’s been a few years since García was an above-average hitter, as he slashed .227/.271/.394 with 19 home runs in 547 at-bats in 2025. In 2023, the outfielder slashed .245/.328/.508 with 39 home runs in 632 at-bats.
Heim isn’t a bad backup catcher. Last season was a down year for the 30-year-old, as he slashed .213/.271/.332 with 11 home runs in 433 plate appearances, along with below-average defense. At his best, he is an average hitter who can provide strong defense and 15 home runs per season. He is one of the better free agent catchers.
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was expected to be non-tendered, but that didn’t happen. Last season, the 28-year-old hit .250/.286/.367 with seven home runs in 357 plate appearances for a -0.4 fWAR, his worst season of his career. When he is at his best, the right-handed hitter can hit more than 15 home runs, including 33 in 2021.
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