Athletics Nation · Oct 21, 2015
Oakland A's 2016 offseason key dates
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsThe Athletics should have an interesting offseason ahead. Here are some key dates to watch out for.
Here's a quick rundown about the big dates coming up for the A's this offseason, and comments about what Oakland needs to do before then.
Five days after the conclusion of the World Series (Free agency): Major League and Minor League Players not signed or reserved for the following season become free agents.
Edward Mujica is the only player on the 40-man roster eligible for free agency.
Five days after the conclusion of the World Series (DL reinstatement): Players on the 60-day disabled list must be reinstated and count against the 40-man roster limit.