If your club is hunting for a right-handed bat this offseason, the market has a little bit of everything: everyday outfielders, platoon pieces, a catcher or two, and even a veteran first baseman who still knows how to square one up.
Randal Grichuk sits near the top of the list after a huge season against lefties. In 280 plate appearances, the 35-year-old outfielder hit .287/.314/.566/.880 with 15 home runs and 46 RBI. That kind of production makes him a strong small-side platoon option, but the source makes clear he’s not the guy you want carrying a full-time role or expecting that power to repeat at the same level.
Randy Arozarena is the headliner. The 32-year-old outfielder turned in a monster year for the Mariners at exactly the right time, posting an .865 OPS and 148 OPS+ while piling up 34 doubles, 26 homers, 26 steals, and a major league-leading 113 runs scored in the American League. It was the best season of his career by a wide margin, and while he may not stay at that level as he moves into his mid-30s, he’s still described as a quality everyday veteran outfield bat who can impact the game in more than one way.
Ty France also cashed in on a career year, and maybe helped the Padres along with him. The 32-year-old first baseman put up a .865 OPS with 21 home runs, pairing that offense with Gold Glove-caliber defense at first and a sharp eye at the plate. The source notes there’s a useful floor here, even if first basemen tend to be undervalued and he probably won’t be paid what the numbers suggest.
Seiya Suzuki is another steady presence in this group. The 32-year-old outfielder had the best season of his career in 2026, hitting .270/.368/.473/.841 with 31 doubles, 26 homers, 86 RBI, and 81 walks.
His defense also improved substantially. He’s framed as one of the most reliable middle-of-the-order bats available, though he’s also getting a little older.
Tyrone Taylor profiles as the classic useful role player. The 33-year-old outfielder is praised for his defense, speed, and a bit of pop, and he put together the best season of his career after a deadline trade to the Cubs. Over 241 plate appearances, he hit 11 home runs and slashed .279/.325/.502/.827, which fits the description of an ideal fourth outfielder.
Ryan Jeffers stands out as the best catcher on the board. The 30-year-old hit .256/.353/.461 with 14 home runs, 56 RBI, 46 walks, and 66 strikeouts in 369 plate appearances, though a fractured hamate bone cost him nearly two months. The source calls his defense mediocre, but because he’s a catcher, the bat carries extra weight.
Gary Sánchez remains one of the strangest bats in the pool. In 275 plate appearances, the 34-year-old hit .209/.349/.422/.771 with 12 homers, 38 RBI, 46 walks, and 59 strikeouts.
That walk rate was the highest of his career, but his defense behind the plate and at first base was poor. At this point, he’s described as a bat-first backup catcher who can also chip in as a DH or backup first baseman.
Paul Goldschmidt rounds out the group. The 39-year-old first baseman had a solid part-time season with the Yankees, slashing .252/.313/.452 with 18 home runs, 52 RBI, and 29 walks against 86 strikeouts over 380 plate appearances.
The source says he’s still defensively sound and best used as the short side of a platoon, with some DH work and a veteran presence for younger players. It also notes he’s motivated, since he’s still chasing his first World Series title and doesn’t yet have a slam-dunk Hall of Fame case, only a decent one.
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