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Once the MLB postseason ends, the offseason begins in full force, with free agency opening almost immediately and tender deadlines, reserve lists and other key offseason dates arriving soon thereafter.
Below, you’ll find a rundown of key MLB offseason dates set to occur before the end of 2025. All dates are subject to change.
Nov. 1: The scheduled date for Game 7 of the World Series, if necessary.
Day After The World Series Ends: Eligible XX(B) players—players with six or more years of major league service time who are eligible for free agency—become free agents.
Five Days After World Series Ends: Deadline for MLB teams to tender qualifying offers to XX(B) players. Free agency also begins, with players able to negotiate and sign with any club.
Nov. 10-13: General managers meetings in Las Vegas.
Nov. 18-20: Owners meetings in New York City.
Nov. 18: Deadline for XX(B) players to accept qualifying offers and the reserve list deadline for teams to set rosters for the upcoming Rule 5 draft. Both deadlines are set for 4 p.m. ET.
Nov. 21: Tender deadline.
Dec. 8-11: Winter meetings in Orlando.
Dec. 9: MLB Draft lottery (held at 4 p.m. ET, announced on MLB Network at 5:30 p.m. ET). You can find 2026 draft lottery odds here.
Dec. 10: MLB Rule 5 draft (2-4 p.m. ET)
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