CALENDAR
For Groundouts, there is no offseason.
MARCH 2026
3-10: Draft Completion
12: Rosters Cut to 42
15: Initial CMs Due
22: Opening Day!
JULY 2026
16: Trade Deadline
SEPTEMBER 2026
20: Regular Season Ends
21: Fall Roster Freeze
22: Playoffs Begin
29: Draft Lottery (est.)
NOVEMBER 2026
5: NL Rookie Draft
8: Protected Lists Due
15-19: Rule 5 Draft
22: Rosters Cut to 34
23: Roster Freeze Lifted
JANUARY 2027 (EST.)
1: Draft Page Updated
12: Awards Voting
26: Winter Meeting
FEBRUARY 2027 (EST.)
20: SOM downloadable
21: Draft Begins