Players are barred from team facilities and official activities during a lockout, they do not get paid and their images are expected to be removed from the league's official website. On the team side, franchises cannot sign players or make trades during a lockout, which could spark a free-agent frenzy in November.

Thosar: Dubon is one of the most versatile players on this free-agent list. The 32-year-old two-time Gold Glover hit a respectable .276/.321/.399 with 12 homers across a durable 153 games in 2026, posting 2.7 WAR while playing shortstop, left field, center field, third base, and second base.