Cleveland Indians: Projecting Cleveland’s upcoming free agents landing spots

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Cesar Hernandez #7 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates after hitting a solo home run off Reynaldo López #40 of the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Progressive Field on September 22, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Cesar Hernandez #7 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates after hitting a solo home run off Reynaldo López #40 of the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Progressive Field on September 22, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
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Where will the Cleveland Indians that either are set to or might become free agents land this offseason? Here’s our best guess.

The Cleveland Indians have a massive decision to make this offseason. They can either begin the rebuilding process with star shortstop Francisco Lindor set to hit the free-agent market next offseason or go for one more title run with their current core.

While many fans might want to see the Indians take another crack at a World Series title before entering what figures to be yet another lengthy rebuilding process, it’s more likely Cleveland looks to shed payroll and begin looking towards the future.

The Indians have three players that will hit the open market this offseason in Cesar Hernandez, Oliver Perez and Sandy Leon and three with team-options in Carlos Santana, Brad Hand and Roberto Perez.

While the Indians may look to bring back a few of these players, it’s highly unlikely all six will return to Cleveland next season.

Who will stay? Where will those that leave go? Here are predicted landing spots for all six of the Indians’ potential free agents.

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