From The Boston Globe · · 1m 20s
Red Sox Offseason Dates and Lockout Timeline
Red Sox must navigate key dates before Dec 1 lockout begins.
In brief
Red Sox must navigate key dates before Dec 1 lockout begins. The Red Sox have a 30-day window to finalize free agent signings before MLB's Dec 1 lockout halts player transactions. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Offseason Begins
The Red Sox start their offseason after the World Series ends.
Dec 1 Deadline
MLB owners lock out players after Dec 1, pausing all business until a new collective bargaining agreement is reached.
Free Agents Thursday
Pending free agents become actual free agents on Thursday, including Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Patrick Sandoval.
Sonny Gray
Sonny Gray is expected to decline his mutual option, receive a $10 million buyout, and hit the open market.
Monday Deadline
Monday at 5:01 p.m. is when free agents can sign with other teams and decisions on player options must be made.
Garrett Whitlock
Garrett Whitlock has a team option at $8.25 million or a $1 million buyout, likely to be picked up by the Red Sox.
40-Man Roster
The Red Sox need to add seven players from the 60-day injured list but only have three roster spots opening.
Nov 9-12 Meetings
General managers meet in Las Vegas to lay groundwork for offseason moves before the lockout.
The headline
The Red Sox have a 30-day window to finalize free agent signings before MLB's Dec 1 lockout halts player transactions.
