The San Diego Padres might not have to make a huge splash this winter because of how many players they have returning for 2023 but we know A.J. Preller is still going to be active. Below are some key dates for fans to pay attention to:
November 10: Qualifying Offer and Player, Club Option Deadlines + Start of Free Agency
Thursday is the deadline for teams to decide whether or not to make a qualifying offer to their free agents. This year’s qualifying offer is a one-year deal worth $19.65 million. If a team offers this to a player, the player has five days to either accept it or reject it.