Even with an active free-agent period before this break, it still left for plenty of speculation about where remaining players might land.
One of those players is Kris Bryant, who once seemed like a perfect fit to return to the Giants, the team that traded for him before last season's deadline.
But with San Francisco prioritizing other areas like pitching and possibly not being impressed with Bryant enough to sign him to a large contract, it looks like the 2016 National League MVP could land on his third team in just two seasons.
Which squads might attach themselves to the four-time All-Star? Here is a ranking of the top-10 landing spots for Bryant, considering fit and willingness to spend.
10. Colorado Rockies
The Rockies' interest in Bryant seems odd considering the great players they have moved on from in the past year. They traded perennial All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado in February.
Then Colorado failed to trade shortstop Trevor Story before the deadline and will seemingly watch him leave in free agency. Nothing about the Rockies' moves of late suggest they're in the market for a $100 million player.
Still, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported last month the Rockies are interested in Bryant and that it would be a geographical fit for the Las Vegas native. Mark Feinsand, also of MLB Network, reported there had been discussions between the two sides before the lockout and that "the interest is real."
Bryant's defensive versatility makes him appealing to any team, and the Rockies are no exception. In 144 games split between the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants last season, Bryant hit .265/.353/.481 with 25 home runs, 73 RBI and 124 OPS+, which would have been the second-best bat in Colorado's lineup last year behind C.J. Cron.
Maybe the Rockies want to make Bryant the face of their rebuild.
9. Chicago Cubs
The odds of Bryant returning to the Cubs range from "no chance" to "would not rule it out," depending on who you listen to. A reunion does not appear likely, given all the chances they had to agree on a contract extension before Bryant was traded.
Bryant would still be affordable, certainly by Cubs standards, and meet some of their many needs in Chicago. As a former MVP there and turning 30 next season, the franchise icon is still in his prime and could help the Cubs try to turn things around.
The way Jed Hoyer handled the trades of Bryant, Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo and Craig Kimbrel really left an impression on Bryant. However, that alone won't be enough to bring him back.
The Cubs and Bryant would have to do something they couldn't in all of their time before the trade. So the only way a reunion seems viable is if Hoyer was right, and their old offers hold up exceptionally well against the market.