The Official 2025-26 MLB Offseason Discussion Thread

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[Wolverine]

Braves retain Iglesias, deal for Gold Glover Dubon

The Braves retained veteran closer Raisel Iglesias on a one-year, $16 million deal and acquired two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio Dubon from the Astros.

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Grisham, Torres, Imanaga, Woodruff accept QOs

Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, Shota Imanaga and Brandon Woodruff all accepted the $22.025 million qualifying offers, electing to remain with their clubs for next season instead of entering free agency.

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The following players accepted Qualifying Offers from their former teams, locking them into a 1 year $22.05M contract in 2026 there will be no draft pick compensation attached to their signing.

1. Yankees Outfielder Trent Grisham
2. Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres
3. Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff
4. Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga

The following player declined the Qualifying Offers, and will be Free Agents now, but have Draft Pick compensation to their former team if they move on.

• Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber
• Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez
• Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker
• Astros pitcher Framber Valdez
• Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette
• Padres pitcher Dylan Cease
• Padres pitcher Michael King
• Mets closer Edwin Diaz
• Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen