- Free agency begins after the conclusion of the World Series.
- Players can sign with teams five days after the final game of the World Series.
- Teams can increase their international bonus pool via trades.
A raft of All-Stars are set to become free agents at the end of the 2025 MLB season, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Dylan Cease, Kyle Tucker, and Framber Valdez.
The 2025-26 offseason could have a major impact on futures MLB betting markets with Devin Williams, Zac Gallen, J.T. Realmuto, and Marcell Ozuna also set to hit the open market.
When Does MLB Free Agency Start in 2025?
MLB free agency begins once the World Series has concluded. This depends on how many games the World Series lasts for.
Free agency in 2025 will likely begin at the end of October or in the first few days of November.
When Can MLB Free Agents Start Signing?
MLB free agents can only begin signing five days after the end of the World Series. Unlike NBA and NFL free agency, MLB free agency drags out throughout the offseason, with many of the most sought-after free agents taking weeks or months to commit to a new team.
This means baseball odds on the winner of the next World Series move consistently throughout the winter.
When Can Teams Start Signing Free Agents?
Teams can sign free agents five days after the final out of the World Series.
Front offices can talk to free agents in the first four days after the World Series, but no deals can be officially agreed. This is known as the “quiet period.”
What Is the Bonus Pool for MLB International 2025?
The bonus pool for international signings varies between teams. Each team can increase their bonus pool by up to 60% via trades.
The bonus pool is capped at $5.1 million in theory, but some teams had over $7 million in international bonus pool money. In 2025, the international signing period runs from Jan. 15 to Dec. 15.
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