free agent
noun
: a professional athlete (such as a baseball player) who is free to negotiate a contract with any team
free agency
noun
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The remaining guys sign two-way or Exhibit 10 (one-year, non-guaranteed minimum contracts) deals, play overseas or remain free agents.
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Tobias Bass, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Walker has been serviceable the past two seasons, but will be a free agent after the 2025 campaign ends.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Paul, a 12-time All-Star, was a free agent after playing all 82 games for the San Antonio Spurs last season, becoming the first NBA player to do so in his 20th season or later.
—Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Unlike those other third basemen, Suárez is an impending free agent.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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Tobias Bass, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Walker has been serviceable the past two seasons, but will be a free agent after the 2025 campaign ends.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Paul, a 12-time All-Star, was a free agent after playing all 82 games for the San Antonio Spurs last season, becoming the first NBA player to do so in his 20th season or later.
—Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Unlike those other third basemen, Suárez is an impending free agent.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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“Free agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20agent. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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