Multi-million dollar free-agent signings and blockbuster trades dominate the headlines during the MLB offseason, and understandably so, but there is something to be said for taking a chance on a low-risk, high-reward candidate.
Last season saw the likes of Kurt Suzuki, Casey McGehee, Emilio Bonifacio, Chris Coghlan, Aaron Harang, Edinson Volquez, Chris Young, Joe Beimel, Pat Neshek and others all make a significant impact on low-cost, one-year deals.
A handful of intriguing bounce-back candidates have already been signed this winter, led by starters Justin Masterson and Brandon Morrow, but there are still plenty of potential bargains to be had.
So with that in mind, here is a look at 10 potential low-risk, high-reward offseason targets still available on the free-agent market.