MLB Report

Official: the Dodgers exercised 2026 club options on Max Muncy ($10M) and Alex Vesia ($3.65M), confirming earlier reports.

Impact: L.A. locks in a starting 3B and late‑inning lefty, narrowing offseason needs at both spots.

League-wide snapshot: 13 players received qualifying offers (deadline passed Thursday). Headliners include Bo Bichette (TOR), Edwin Díaz (NYM), Kyle Tucker & Shota Imanaga (CHC), Framber Valdez (HOU), Ranger Suárez & Kyle Schwarber (PHI), Zac Gallen (ARI), Dylan Cease & Michael King (SD), Brandon Woodruff (MIL), Trent Grisham (NYY), Gleyber Torres (DET).

Impact: QO tags reshape markets and attach Draft‑pick costs; most candidates historically decline to pursue multi‑year deals.

Milwaukee extended a qualifying offer to Brandon Woodruff, days after declining a mutual option; acceptance would bring him back on a one‑year, $22.025M deal.

Impact: Brewers either keep a frontline arm for 2026 or gain a premium comp pick if he lands a multi‑year deal elsewhere.

San Diego extended qualifying offers to Dylan Cease and Michael King and exercised Ramón Laureano’s $6.5M team option; Robert Suarez and Luis Arraez did not receive QOs.

Impact: Pads safeguard rotation value with potential comp picks while locking LF on a team‑friendly number; bullpen/1B decisions still ahead.

Chicago issued qualifying offers to Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga ahead of the deadline, positioning the Cubs for Draft compensation if either signs elsewhere.

Impact: Keeps the door open on short-term reunions but largely signals both will seek multi‑year deals, shaping Chicago’s corner‑OF and rotation plans.

New York tendered a qualifying offer to Edwin Díaz after he opted out; he has until Nov. 18 to decide, with rejection likely given his market.

Impact: Mets retain a path to bring back the top closer or recoup a comp pick if he departs.

Toronto extended a one-year, $22.025M qualifying offer to Bo Bichette, who’s expected to test free agency; if he signs elsewhere, the Jays will receive Draft-pick compensation.

Impact: Toronto keeps negotiating rights and secures comp leverage as it balances a marquee SS decision with other winter needs.

Padres name Craig Stammen manager on a three‑year deal; introduction set for Monday at Petco Park.

Impact: First‑time skipper with deep organizational ties; staff continuity likely on the pitching side while hitting coach slot needs filling.

Report: Dodgers picked up 2026 options on 3B Max Muncy ($10M) and LHP Alex Vesia ($3.55M); the club has not confirmed yet.

Impact: If finalized, L.A. retains lineup thump at third and a high‑leverage lefty, reducing needs at both spots.

Atlanta made it official: the Braves exercised Chris Sale’s $18M club option and Ozzie Albies’ $7M option for 2026; options on Pierce Johnson, Tyler Kinley and David Fletcher were declined.

Impact: Locks in a top‑end starter and cost‑controlled keystone; bullpen reshuffle ahead with Johnson/Kinley out.