2026-27 Qualifying Offer Set at $23.15 Million

The qualifying offer for the 2026-27 season has been set at $23.15 million, as reported by Joel Sherman from The New York Post.

This one-year qualifying offer adjusts annually based on the average salaries of the 125 highest-paid players in Major League Baseball, which typically increases over time. The latest figure represents a slight increase from an earlier estimate of $23.1 million made in June.

Teams have a five-day window following the World Series to decide on extending a qualifying offer to their impending free agents. Players then have approximately 10-12 days to accept or reject the offer, during which they can negotiate with other teams. Last year, 13 players received qualifying offers, with four choosing to accept.