The 2026 Major League Baseball free agency period for qualified players began on October 30, 2026, according to a report by Bernie Pleskoff. The opening of free agency allows eligible players to negotiate contracts with all 30 clubs. A photo from October 3 shows New York Yankees player Jazz Chisholm Jr. during batting practice before an American League Division Series game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
2026 MLB Free Agency Opens for Qualified Players
