MLB Market Heats Up After Dodgers Victory
Days after the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/mlb/team/_/name/lad/los-angeles-dodgers) secured their second consecutive World Series championship, the MLB market for the 2025-26 season is already underway. This winter, all eyes are on the free agent class, which includes players of the caliber of Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber, Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman, and Pete Alonso. But they are not the only ones who will cause a sensation in the market. What teams will make big moves to compete for the 2026 World Series title? Who will be responsible for the transfers and agreements that will keep everyone in suspense? Here is a list of the most outstanding transactions and news of the MLB offseason:Contents
Notable MLB Offseason Transactions
November 19
The Braves re-signed Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million contract. The Atlanta Braves acquired Mauricio Dubon from the Houston Astros in exchange for Nick Allen.November 18th
The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, Detroit Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff, and Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga accepted their qualifying offers, meaning they will return to their respective teams in 2026 with salaries of $22.025 million.November 17th
Reliever Ryan Yarbrough will return to the Yankees after agreeing to a one-year contract.November 16th
First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners finalized a five-year, $92.5 million contract, with a full no-trade clause and no deferrals.November 4th
Shota Imanaga, starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, becomes a free agent after the team and the player declined the options for 2026.November 3
The Milwaukee Brewers exercise the option on starting pitcher Freddy Peralta; Brandon Woodruff, also a starting pitcher, declines the option. Alex Bregman, third baseman for the Boston Red Sox, opts out of the contract; Lucas Giolito, starting pitcher, declines the option. Cody Bellinger, outfielder for the New York Yankees, declines the option. Pete Alonso, first baseman for the New York Mets, and Edwin Díaz, reliever, are opting out of their contracts.Key Dates of the Off-Season
- November 6: Free agency begins at 5 p.m. ET
- November 10-13: GM meetings in Las Vegas
- November 18-20: Owners meetings in New York
- November 18: Deadline to accept or reject the qualifying offer
- November 21: Non-tender deadline
- December 8-10: Winter meetings in Orlando
- December 9: MLB draft lottery
- December 10: Rule 5 draft
