Note: Revised to reflect reported changes in the MLB Rules. Some of these dates could still be incorrect.
Important dates in the Winter 2022-2023 Hot Stove League calendar.
November 6, 2022, 9 am Eastern time: Eligible players become Free Agents, "Quiet Period" begins.
November 6 to 10, 2022: "Quiet Period" - Former clubs of Free Agents may tender "Qualifying Offers."
November 8-10, 2022: General Managers' meetings, Las Vegas, NV.
November 10, 2022, 5 pm Eastern time: Last date for clubs to exercise options in player contracts.
November 10, 2022, 5 pm Eastern time: Minor League Uniform Player Contracts expire. Eligible minor leaguers become free agents.
November 10, 2022, 5 pm Eastern time: "Quiet Period" ends, Free Agents may sign with any club.
November 15, 2022: Major and Minor (all levels) Reserve Lists set.
November 16-17, 2022: Owners' meetings, New York, NY.
November 18, 2022: Tender Deadline - last date to offer 2023 contracts to unsigned players.
November 20, 2022, 5 pm Eastern time: Last date for Free Agents to accept Qualifying Offers.
November 30, 2022: Last date to request outright waivers to assign player before Rule 5 draft.
December 4, 2022, 5 pm: Last date to outright a player before Rule 5 draft.
December 4-7, 2022: Winter Meetings, San Diego, CA.
December 6, 2022: MLB Draft Lottery.
December 7, 2022: Rule 5 Draft.
December 15, 2022: International amateur signing period closes, 5 p.m. EST.
January 13, 2023: Exchange of salary arbitration figures.
January 15, 2023: International amateur signing period opens.
January 30 - February 17, 2023 (est.): Arbitration hearings, St. Petersburg, FL.
February 16, 2023: Voluntary Reporting Day for Pitchers and Catchers - the First Day of Spring.
February 24, 2023: Spring Exhibition Games begin.
February 25, 2023: Mandatory Reporting Day.
March 1-10, 2023: Renewal of contracts of unsigned players on 40-man rosters.
March 30, 2023: Opening Day!
