Here are key dates for the 2026-27 MLB offseason, which could potentially be impacted by an expected lockout.
Major League Baseball has outlined the key calendar dates and deadlines for the upcoming 2026-27 offseason. The schedule includes the five-day exclusive free agency negotiating window following the World Series, qualifying offer decision deadlines, non-tender dates, and the annual General Managers and Winter Meetings scheduled for Orlando.
The offseason faces significant uncertainty due to an expected lockout when the Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on December 1. This potential work stoppage could disrupt normal offseason activity, including arbitration hearings, the MLB Draft Lottery, the Rule 5 Draft, and spring training reporting dates in mid-February.
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