The MLB regular season doesn't kick off until March 30, 2023, but the business of baseball never stops. Free agency, trades, player transactions, and rule changes all need to be organized and implemented during the offseason, but there are few opportunities for league executives and representatives from all 30 teams to be in the same room.'
Enter: the Winter Meetings.
One of the most important MLB events of the year, the Winter Meetings are an annual opportunity for league executives, major and minor league team representatives, and other baseball higher-ups to convene to discuss league business, conduct trades, and host the Rule 5 Draft.