The MLB free agent pool many not be as loaded as it has been in previous seasons, but there are still some big names expected to be available on the open market. That includes some of the game’s best power hitters, as well as some new international names that will be making their way stateside in 2026.
The 10 Best Power Hitters Available In MLB Free Agency In 2026
Here are the 10 best power hitters available to MLB teams this offseason:
Kyle Schwarber – OF
Schwarber is one of the biggest names on the free agent market at any position this year. In 2025, he posted a .240 batting average and recorded an OPS of .928. His 132 RBIs were the most in the MLB, and 56 home runs were the second-most behind only Cal Raleigh.
Schwarber has spent the last four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, and was named an All-Star in 2022 and 2025. During the 2025 contest, Schwarber ended up being the hero when he hit four home runs in the Home Run Derby-style swing-off to give the National League the victory.
His standout season has positioned him strongly as a key offensive cornerstone, and he is likely to draw significant attention across the league.
Pete Alonso – 1B
A seven-year veteran, Alonso is one of the premier power hitters in the game. In the 2025 season he played all 162 games, hitting .272 with a .347 on-base percentage and a .524 slugging percentage, for an OPS of .871. He also amassed 38 home runs and 126 RBIs while scoring 87 runs, and led the NL in doubles as well.
According to reports, Alonso and his representation (led by Scott Boras) are looking for a multi-year deal, with talk of “at least seven years” being cited, as the slugger aims to secure long-term stability.
Eugenio Suarez – 3B
Suarez has gained a reputation as one of the game’s more formidable mid-career power hitters. In the 2025 season, Suárez produced a standout offensive campaign: he hit 49 home runs and drove in 118 RBIs, both of which places him in the top-5 in the majors. He was traded mid-season from the Diamondbacks to the Mariners, and he was a key piece in Seattle’s run to the ALCS.
Suarez is set to hit free agency this offseason, and his strong power numbers in 2025 position him well to potentially command significant interest on the open market next offseason.
Cody Bellinger – OF
In his first year with the Yankees, Bellinger played 152 games, hit .272 with an .813 OPS, and smashed 29 home runs while driving in 98 runs. His performance included 160 hits, 89 runs scored and an .480 slugging percentage, re-establishing himself as a middle-of-the-order bat.
The former MVP is still just 30 years old and could be due for a nice pay day. Bellinger is opting out of the final year of his contract with the New York Yankees and will enter free agency this offseason.
Munetaka Murakami – 3B
Murakami is a left‑handed batting, right‑handed throwing corner infielder from Japan who has powered his way into international recognition with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of NBP.
Standing about 6′2″ and 210 lbs, he blends prodigious power with a young age and a long track record of slugging. In the 2025 season he appeared in 56 games, logged 224 plate appearances, and hit .273 with a slugging percentage of .663 and an on‑base percentage of .379. He launched 22 home runs and drove in 47 runs during those games.
He is widely projected to draw significant interest from MLB teams this offseason, and many analysts believe his contract, once posted, could be in the 5‑to‑10 year, $100 million+ range depending on term and translation of his skill set.
Jorge Polanco – INF
In the 2025 season with the Seattle Mariners, Polanco posted a .265 batting average, hit 26 home runs, drove in 78 runs and put up an OPS of .821. That represented a significant rebound from his tough 2024 campaign (.213 average, 16 home runs) and showed he could return to more productive form.
Polanco’s contract for the 2025 season with the Seattle Mariners included a player option for 2026, worth $6 million with a $750,000 buyout. By surpassing the requisite plate‑appearance threshold in 2025 (450+ PAs), he triggered that option, giving him the choice to stay with Seattle or test the open market.
Max Muncy – INF
Muncy has struggled with injuries over the past couple of seasons, and he played in just 100 games in 2025. He posted a batting average of .243, hit 19 home runs, and drove in 67 runs, with an on‑base percentage of .376 and a slugging percentage of .470 (.846 OPS)
While the home‑run pace was down from his peak seasons, his walk rate and OBP remained strong, showing that he still offered value as a middle‑of‑the‑order presence. Some analysts consider him likely to remain with the Dodgers for 2026, given his expressed desire to retire as a Dodger and the team’s interest in retaining him.
Kazuma Okamoto – OF
Okamoto is a right‑handed slugger from Japan who has spent his entire professional career with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He plays primarily first base or third base, combining power with solid contact skills. In the 2025 season, despite being limited to around 69 games due to an elbow injury, he hit .327 with a .416 on‑base percentage and a .598 slugging percentage, smashing 15 home runs and racking up 21 doubles,
Okamoto is expected to be made available to MLB clubs this offseason via the posting system. Projected contract scenarios suggest a deal in the range of 3‑5 years and $50‑$100 million.
Marcell Ozuna – DH/OF
Ozuna served primarily as a designated hitter and outfielder for the Atlanta Braves this past season. In 2025, he posted a batting average of .232, hit 21 home runs, drove in 68 RBIs, and had an OPS of approximately .755. While these numbers reflect a drop from his standout 2024 campaign, Ozuna remains a veteran bat capable of delivering power and run production in the middle of the order. He hit 40 home runs in 2023 and 39 the year after.
At 35 years old, teams may not view Ozuna as a long-term piece, especially given his sudden drop-off in production this past year. While others on this list will be signing lucrative, multi-year deals, expect Ozuna to sign a one or two-year deal with whichever MLB team is interested.
Paul Goldschmidt – 1B
Goldschmidt is a seven-time All-Star, former National League MVP (2022), and a well-regarded first baseman known for his blend of power, contact, and defensive acumen. In the 2025 season with the New York Yankees, Goldschmidt appeared in 146 games, slashing .274/.328/.403, with 134 hits, 76 runs scored, 10 home runs and 45 RBIs.
At age 38, the drop in power (just 10 home runs) is evident, but he still contributed value through his veteran presence, contact rate, and leadership.
