Splashy free-agent signings make headlines, and this offseason will be no different with Bryce Harper and Manny Machado likely to dominate the rumor mill until they ink a new deal.
However, an under-the-radar signing can sometimes be just as fruitful as a headline-grabbing addition.
No one batted an eye when the Los Angeles Dodgers signed a non-tendered utility infielder by the name of Justin Turner to a minor league contract prior to the 2014 season. Now he's one of the best hitters in baseball and a key cog for the NL champs.
Ahead is a quick look at some of the latest notable rumors surrounding some of the underrated options on this year's free-agent market.