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What the Yankees need to address before MLB lockout shuts them down

In practical terms for the Yankees, the offseason will be crammed into the next month before the sport is expected to shut down because of a lockout.

By Greg Joyce · NY Post

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:20 AM

Key Things to Know

The Yankees face a busy November to address roster needs before an expected MLB lockout on Dec. 1.
The current Collective Bargaining Agreement is scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 1.
Standard league deadlines include qualifying offers, Rule 5 draft protections on Nov. 17, and non-tenders on Nov. 20.

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The New York Yankees face a condensed offseason workload that must be handled throughout November before an expected Major League Baseball lockout halts transactions. With the current Collective Bargaining Agreement set to expire at 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 1, writer Greg Joyce notes that teams may face a busier November than usual to execute key roster moves.

Ahead of the looming deadline, the club must navigate standard business deadlines, including extending qualifying offers, protecting players from the Rule 5 draft on Nov. 17, and the non-tender deadline on Nov. 20.

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