With the World Series officially in the rearview and Thursday’s deadline rapidly approaching, multiple players have made their decision whether to opt in or out of their contracts, though none are all too surprising.

Third baseman Alex Bregman, outfielder Cody Bellinger, first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz headlined a list of 10 players who made a formal decision Monday. Several more, including pitcher Jack Flaherty, have yet to make a decision.

Below is a list of players who’ve either opted in or out of their contracts. WAR via Baseball Reference, contract information via Spotrac.

3B Alex Bregman (Boston Red Sox; opting out)

2025 stats: .273/.360/.462, 18 home runs and 62 RBIs in 114 games played (3.5 bWAR)

After inking a three-year, $120 million deal to reunite with former Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora, Bregman posted another solid offensive season, earning his third All-Star Game nomination in the process. Opting out was an entirely expected outcome after the 31-year-old didn’t sign until early February. Of note: A right quad strain kept the Gold Glover out for over a month.

OF Cody Bellinger (New York Yankees; opting out)

2025 stats: .272/.334/.480, 29 home runs and 98 RBIs in 152 games played (5.0 bWAR)

In another expected decision, Bellinger will enter the free-agent market for the first time since signing with the Chicago Cubs in 2022. Entering his age-30 season, Bellinger is coming off arguably his best season since winning the NL MVP award in 2019. His 152 games played are the most he’s appeared in since that year, and he will be looking for a long-term deal this winter.

1B Pete Alonso (New York Mets; opting out)

2025 stats: .272/.347/.524, 38 home runs and 126 RBIs in 162 games played (3.4 bWAR)

At the end of the Mets’ late-season collapse that saw the club miss the postseason, Alonso announced that he would opt out of his deal, once again ensuring a crack at free agency. His decision Monday was a formality. A fan favorite with the Mets, Alonso should have a more robust market now that he no longer has a qualifying offer attached to him.

CL Edwin Díaz (New York Mets; opting out)

2025 stats: 1.63 ERA, 28 saves and 98 strikeouts (3.0 bWAR)

It was a return to form for Díaz in 2025, his second season back from a patellar tendon tear in his right knee that wiped out his 2023 campaign. The right-hander is now a free agent for the first time and will instantly be one of the market’s top available arms.

OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (Arizona Diamondbacks; opting in)

2025 stats: .248/.295/.418, 19 home runs and 80 RBIs in 129 games played (0.4 bWAR)

After Gurriel tore his right ACL in early September, there appeared to be little chance he would exercise an opt out to become a free agent. Unlikely to make his 2026 debut until a few months into the season, Gurriel will look to regain his typically dependable form after a pedestrian 2025.

SS Ha-Seong Kim (Atlanta Braves; opting out)

2025 stats: .234/.304/.345, five home runs and 17 RBIs in 48 games played (0.4 bWAR)

Originally signed to a two-year, $29 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, Kim, who was coming off shoulder surgery, did not make his 2025 debut until early July, then suffered a lower back strain 10 games into his season. He was then placed on waivers by the Rays before being claimed by the Atlanta Braves, where he played in 24 games to close the year.

LHP A.J. Minter (New York Mets; opting in)

2025 stats: 1.64 ERA and 14 strikeouts over 13 games (0.4 bWAR)

In his first year of a two-year deal with the Mets, Minter suffered a torn lat that ended his season before it even began. It was his second consecutive season ended by surgery, following hip surgery in 2024. Much like Gurriel, it was a no-brainer move for the southpaw.

OF Tyler O’Neill (Baltimore Orioles; opting in)

2025 stats: .199/.292/.392, nine home runs and 26 RBIs in 54 games (-0.6 bWAR)

After a power-packed season with the Red Sox in 2024, Tyler O’Neill largely disappointed in his first year with the Orioles. (Greg Fiume / Getty Images)

It was another injury-plagued season for O’Neill, who signed a three-year, $49.5 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles last offseason. The 30-year-old had three separate IL stints in 2025, having suffered injuries to his neck, left shoulder and right wrist. It was unlikely he’d do any better on the open market than the $33 million he has remaining on his contract, making his decision unsurprising.

LHP Wandy Peralta (San Diego Padres; opting in)

2025 stats: 3.14 ERA and 63 strikeouts over 71 games (1.1 bWAR)

Peralta will continue to factor into one of baseball’s best bullpens after opting in to his $4.45 million player option with the San Diego Padres. Entering his age-34 season, Peralta will have another decision to make next winter as he maintains another $4.45 million player option for his age-35 campaign.

CL Robert Suarez (San Diego Padres; opting out)

2025 stats: 2.97 ERA, 40 saves and 75 strikeouts over 70 games (2.3 bWAR)

In another largely expected move, Suarez will depart the Padres with an eye on landing a major deal to become another team’s closer. Should Mason Miller remain in the bullpen, he’ll likely take over for Suarez, and if not, San Diego has several options to fill his spot.

Remaining players:
SS Trevor Story (Red Sox)
2B Jorge Polanco (Mariners)
DH Joc Pederson (Rangers)
SP Frankie Montas (Mets)
SP Jack Flaherty (Tigers)
SP Shane Bieber (Blue Jays)