MLB offseason important dates

Major League Baseball's 2026 offseason calendar is underway following the conclusion of the World Series, initiating player free agency and several key administrative deadlines. The article outlines crucial dates across November and beyond, noting that November carries elevated importance due to an anticipated owner lockout beginning on December 1 that is expected to freeze roster movement until a new collective bargaining agreement is finalized.

Key upcoming deadlines include option decisions, qualifying offers, and 40-man roster reinstatements on November 2, followed by the opening of full free agency at 5 p.m. For the Baltimore Orioles, Keegan Akin, Chris Bassitt, Andrew Kittredge, and Trevor Rogers have officially become free agents, while decisions loom for players such as Zach Eflin, Luis Robert Jr., and Ryan Mountcastle.