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The 2025-26 MLB Winter Meetings: Moves and Rumors

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 that includes figures like Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber, Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman, and Pete Alonso, among other important names. What teams will be reinforced to compete for the World Series title in 2026? Who will be the protagonists of the transfers and agreements that will keep everyone expectant? Here’s a list of the most notable transactions and news from the MLB offseason.

Notable MLB Offseason Transactions

November 19

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The Braves have re-signed closer Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million contract. The Atlanta Braves acquired Mauricio Dubon from the Houston Astros in exchange for Nick Allen, in a trade of infielders.

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 returns to the Yankees after agreeing to a one-year contract.

November 16th

First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners have finalized a five-year, $92.5 million contract, with a full no-trade clause and no deferrals.

November 4th

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga becomes a free agent after the team and player declined options for 2026.

November 3

The Milwaukee Brewers exercise the option on pitcher Freddy Peralta; pitcher Brandon Woodruff declines the option. Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman declares himself a free agent; pitcher Lucas Giolito declines the option. New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger declines the option. First baseman Pete Alonso and reliever Edwin Díaz of the New York Mets declare themselves free agents.