Qualifying Offers
Four MLB players accept qualifying offers for 2026
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A record four players accepted Major League Baseball's qualifying offer on Tuesday, returning to their 2025 teams on one-year deals worth approximately $22 million each. The acceptances by Trent Grisham, Brandon Woodruff, Shota Imanaga and Gleyber Torres mark a significant shift from historical trends. Nine other players, including Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, declined and entered free agency.
The MLB offseason kicked off after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the second straight year. For the Boston Red Sox, this means addressing free agents like Alex Bregman, who opted out of his contract, and preparing arbitration projections for several players. Key deadlines loom in the coming weeks.