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          MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves

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          • ESPN
          Nov 17, 2025, 11:45 AM ET

          The 2025-26 MLB hot stove has been lit just days after the Los Angeles Dodgers hoisted their second consecutive World Series championship trophy.

          All eyes this winter are on a free agent hitting class featuring Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber, Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso. But they're not the only ones who will make a splash in the market.

          Which teams will go big to contend for the 2026 World Series title? And who will make the trades and deals that have everyone buzzing?

          Below is a running list of notable transactions and updates from throughout the MLB offseason.

          Key links: Free agency, trade grades | Top 50 free agents | Best fits for top free agents

          Notable MLB offseason transactions

          Nov. 17

          Yarbrough, Yankees reunite

          Reliever Ryan Yarbrough will be back in the Bronx after agreeing to a one-year deal with the New York Yankees.

          Nov. 16

          Naylor returning to Seattle

          First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners are finalizing a five-year contract, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN.

          Nov. 4

          Chicago Cubs SP Shota Imanaga becomes free agent after team, player reject options for 2026

          Nov. 3

          Milwaukee Brewers exercise option on SP Freddy Peralta; SP Brandon Woodruff declines option

          Boston Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman opts out of contract; SP Lucas Giolito declines option

          New York Yankees OF Cody Bellinger declines option

          New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso, RP Edwin Díaz opt out of contracts

          Key offseason dates

          Nov. 6: Free agency begins at 5 p.m. ET

          Nov. 10-13: GM meetings in Las Vegas

          Nov. 18-20: Owners meetings in New York

          Nov. 18: Deadline to accept or reject qualifying offer

          Nov. 21: Non-tender deadline

          Dec. 8-10: Winter meetings in Orlando

          Dec. 9: MLB draft lottery

          Dec. 10: Rule 5 draft