Well, that was quick. It feels like almost before it started, the World Series was over. But the good news is, we can now start looking forward to the 2026 campaign, because the wheels are in motion. The bad news?…
Jim McLennan outlines the key offseason schedule and roster deadlines facing the Arizona Diamondbacks following the conclusion of the World Series. Free agency begins after a five-day quiet period, impacting several eligible Diamondbacks players including Taylor Clarke, Zac Gallen, Kevin Ginkel, Jonathan Loaisiga, James McCann, Dennis Santana, Michael Soroka, and Ildemaro Vargas. Decisions also loom regarding qualifying offers, 60-day injured list reinstatements, and contract options before open free agency commences on November 3.
Further milestones include the GM Meetings, tender deadlines on November 20 for arbitration-eligible players such as Gabriel Moreno and Lars Nootbaar, and the MLB Draft Lottery. The article highlights potential disruption due to the collective bargaining agreement expiring on December 1, which threatens an owners' lockout and casts uncertainty over events like the Rule 5 Draft and subsequent Winter Meetings in Orlando.
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