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MLB Free Agency Period Opens for 2026 Season

MLB Free Agency Period Opens for 2026 Season
World Sports · 02:06:12 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Major League Baseball's free agency period officially opened on November 3, 2026, allowing teams to negotiate with eligible players for the upcoming season.

The Oakland Athletics, who featured pitcher Luis Severino in a May 29, 2026 game against the New York Yankees at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, are among the clubs expected to be active in the market. Severino started for the Athletics in that contest, which served as a recent showcase ahead of the free agency window.

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