The latest MLB rumors and free-agent news

November 3rd, 2026

Here's a quick rundown of the latest MLB rumors and free-agent news.

• Skubal suitors: The latest on Tarik Skubal's market, including news on the Cubs, Yankees, Mets and Padres. More >

• Japanese stars posted: Third baseman Teruaki Sato and pitchers Kaima Taira and Hiromi Itoh are available to sign with MLB teams after being posted by their Japanese clubs. More >

• Qualifying offers: Eight free agents were tendered a qualifying offer (a one-year, $23.15 million deal for 2027) prior to Monday’s deadline. Those players have until 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 17 to accept. More >

• FA ranking: These are the top 30 free agents to watch this offseason, including Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, Seiya Suzuki and Randy Arozarena. More >

• 2027 options: The deadline for players and teams to make option decisions was Nov. 2. You can see all 2027 contract option decisions here. More >

• Position-by-position breakdown: The current free-agent class, sorted by position. More >

• Every team's moves: Keeping track of the free agents for every team, as well as their notable acquisitions and subtractions, during the 2026-27 offseason. More >

• New manager for Mariners: Jason Kanzler, who spent the past three seasons as the Cubs’ director of player development, has been hired as Mariners manager. More >