10 under-the-radar MLB free agents

Not every team has the means to sign Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Craig Kimbrel, or Patrick Corbin in free agency.

Luckily for the many clubs that will miss out on those targets, this year's class is not short on talent, and teams would be wise to consider these 10 under-the-radar free agents.

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Players' official seasonal ages for 2019 listed in parentheses.

Ian Kinsler, 2B (37 years old)

Kinsler is fresh off a World Series win with the Red Sox, and despite a down year at the plate, he still provides elite defense. The veteran Gold Glover was a plus-10 in defensive runs saved and posted a 9.7 UZR in more than 1,000 innings at second base last year. The rebuilding Orioles are reportedly monitoring his market.

Greg Holland, RP (33)

Holland struggled with the Cardinals after signing a deal at the beginning of last season. He posted a 7.92 ERA with 22 walks in 25 innings before St. Louis released him in August, then finished strong with the Nationals, striking out 25 in 21 1/3 while keeping his ERA under 1.00. The three-time All-Star owns 189 career saves, and though he might not be a closer, he could still be a quality late-inning reliever.

Hanley Ramirez, DH (34)

A sore right wrist might have caused Ramirez's cold start last season, but an 0-for-20 slump in May was enough for the Red Sox to release him. Though there are questions about how much he's got left in the tank after he took the remainder of last season off, he plans to return in 2019. He's been working out in the Dominican Republic and is just two seasons removed from a 30-homer, 111-RBI campaign.

Clay Buchholz, SP (34)

After the Royals released Buchholz in May, the Diamondbacks took a flier on him, and it paid off. The veteran allowed three earned runs or fewer in 12 straight starts from June 17 to Sept. 13 before a flexor strain in his right elbow ended his year. His injury history decreases his value, but last season showed he can still pitch.

Josh Harrison, IF (31)

Harrison's injury-filled 2018 campaign was a statistical eyesore. His season began with a broken left hand, he struggled with a lingering hamstring issue for the final two months, and the Pirates ultimately declined his $10.5-million team option. Harrison provides defensive versatility and was nearly a five-win player in 2014. That's reportedly attracted interest from the Nationals, Yankees, and Reds.

Sergio Romo, RP (36)

A workhorse, Romo hit career highs in appearances (73) and innings pitched last season and even made five "opener" starts for the Rays. But the increased workload also presented more opportunities for failure. The veteran posted career highs in ERA, hits per nine (8.7), and home runs allowed (11), although his numbers as a starter skewed the rest of his stat line. Romo still provides value thanks to his devastating slider, which helped him strike out 26.4 percent of the hitters he faced, and he's at his best in high-leverage situations (.697 opponent OPS).

Evan Gattis, DH (32)

Gattis will likely need to find a job in the AL after catching just two games last season, but he could be a nice option for teams that miss out on Nelson Cruz. Though Gattis hit 25 homers and drove in 78 runs last season, his 22.4 percent strikeout rate and .284 OBP are concerns. He's hit at least 20 homers in five of his six seasons.

Wade Miley, SP (32)

Though Miley made just 16 regular-season starts for the Brewers due to missing time with an oblique strain, his work in those appearances was stellar. He limited opposing hitters to a career-low .237 average and allowed just three homers. He also pitched well in the postseason, recording a 1.23 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 14 2/3 innings.

Carlos Gonzalez, OF (33)

CarGo might not play like an All-Star anymore, but his bat still provides value. His 32 doubles ranked inside the NL's top 20 and tied for third on the Rockies, while his OPS sat near .800. Though advanced metrics rated him as a poor defender last season, he does have three Gold Gloves on his resume, and he's still capable of playing in a corner outfield spot.

Anibal Sanchez, SP (35)

When the Twins released Sanchez in March, Atlanta jumped at the chance to sign the former 14-game winner and Cy Young candidate. He wound up posting one of the lowest ERAs of his career while adding veteran presence to a young Braves rotation. Sanchez's success was no fluke, either. Opposing hitters' hard-contact rate against him was around 10 percent lower than in 2017 and his HR/9 dropped by more than half thanks to increased use of his butterfly changeup.