# MLB player free agency and contract decisions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-player-free-agency-and-contract-decisions > Updated: 2026-10-07T11:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. As the Major League Baseball regular season and postseason conclude, several teams and players are navigating contract decisions and free agency uncertainty for the upcoming seasons. In late September, the Oakland Athletics were evaluating club options for Jeff McNeil and Jeffrey Springs, while the Seattle Mariners faced decisions regarding Randy Arozarena, whose market value was being weighed against his age and defensive performance. Additionally, TJ Friedl elected free agency following his season with the Cincinnati Reds. By early October, following the New York Yankees' exit from the American League Division Series, veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt indicated his intent to continue competing despite becoming an unrestricted free agent. The landscape of player negotiations may be further complicated by a potential MLB lockout, as the current Collective Bargaining Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 1. Meanwhile, discussions have surfaced regarding the Pittsburgh Pirates potentially targeting free agent relief pitcher David Bednar. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: New York Yankees players face free agency uncertainty Following the Yankees' postseason exit, Paul Goldschmidt has expressed interest in continuing his career as an unrestricted free agent, amid potential MLB lockout concerns. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-yankees-players-face-free-agency-uncertainty ### 2026-09-30: MLB players face major contract and free agency decisions MLB players face critical contract decisions following the regular season, including Oakland's club options for Jeff McNeil and Jeffrey Springs, and Randy Arozarena's high-stakes free agency with the Mariners. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-players-face-major-contract-and-free-agency-decisions --- Cite as: MLB player free agency and contract decisions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-player-free-agency-and-contract-decisions