Major League Baseball's 2026 free agency period officially began on October 30 for qualified players, marking the start of the offseason signing window.
The opening allows eligible players to negotiate with all 30 clubs. The period follows the conclusion of the 2026 postseason, which saw the New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. photographed during batting practice ahead of the American League Division Series on October 3.
Veteran MLB analyst Bernie Pleskoff reported on the developments as teams begin shaping rosters for the 2027 season.
