"Without a doubt, things are going rather slow when it comes to the MLB offseason. However, the exciting thing is that as soon as one move happens, a flurry of others could be right behind it. Another factor in getting activity going is the passing of important dates and deadlines that help define the offseason. A few more important deadlines come this week as teams and players continue to make important decisions for 2026 and beyond."
"By Tuesday, the free agents (13 in number) who were given a qualified offer must decide rather or not to accept the qualifying offer. By Friday, teams must decide whether or not to tender contracts to certain players on their rosters for 2026. These dates will add more clarity to the free agent market, which could aid in action getting going in the coming days."
Offseason activity remains slow but can accelerate quickly after initial moves. Key dates this week will influence roster and market decisions. Thirteen free agents who received qualifying offers must decide by Tuesday whether to accept. Teams must determine by Friday whether to tender contracts to certain players for 2026. Those deadlines should provide added clarity to the free-agent market and may prompt more transactions. Andruw Jones is eligible for Hall of Fame consideration for a ninth time and has made notable progress in recent seasons. Additional items to watch include prospect reviews, Braves rookie impact, Cardinals salary moves, and bullpen interest in Emilio Pagan.
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