MLB offseason commences as player market faces possible lockout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The MLB offseason has begun following the Brewers' victory in the World Series. With a player option decision deadline looming, many players are finalizing contracts. The Padres’ Michael King declined his option, while the Braves and Marlins exercised options for key players. Free agency officially opens Monday, but a management lockout is expected on December 1 due to unresolved labor disputes. This could halt all player movement, including trades and signings, complicating the offseason significantly.
- •Brewers won the World Series, starting MLB's offseason.
- •Michael King declined his player option, becoming a top free agent.
- •Braves and Marlins exercised contract options on key players.
- •Free agency opens Monday, with lockout expected December 1.
- •Player movement will cease under a lockout, impacting team strategies.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Player Market Races Against Expected Lockout on Dec. 1
"Contract option decisions begin what will be a compressed player market.
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