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Important offseason dates ahead of the Mets

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With the offseason fast approaching, here’s a look at the important dates and deadlines over the course of the next few months as the Mets look to contend again in 2025.

Rosters and meetings

  • The day after the World Series ends: Free agents file
  • Five days after the World Series ends: Free agency opens, 60-day injured list reinstatement, deadline for contract options
  • November 5-7: GM Meetings in San Antonio
  • November 19-21: Owner Meetings in New York
  • November 19: Qualifying offer deadline, Rule 5 protection deadline
  • November 22: Non-tender deadline
  • December 8-12: Winter Meetings in Dallas
  • December 10: MLB Draft lottery
  • December 11: Rule 5 draft
  • January 10: Salary arbitration figures exchange date
  • January 15: International signing period opens

Awards

  • November 3: Rawlings Gold Glove winner announced
  • November 11: BBWAA award finalists announced
  • November 12: Louisville Silver Slugger awards announced
  • November 14: Hank Aaron Award, Comeback Player of the Year, Relievers of the Year along with All-MLB First and Second teams announced.