2009 MLB Important Dates

Aug. 17, 2009
Last day to sign selections from 2009 First-Year Player Draft who have not exhausted college eligibility.

Aug. 31, 2009
Postseason eligibility lists are established.

Sept. 1, 2009
Active player limit expands from 25 to 40 players.

Sept. 2, 2009
Roberto Clemente Day

Sept. 11, 2009
September 11th Remembrance

Oct. 4, 2009
End of the regular season

Oct. 7, 2009 *
Division Series play begins

Oct. 15, 2009 *
Championship Series play begins

Oct. 28, 2009 *
World Series begins

* subject to change

Nov. 20, 2009
Reserve lists for all Major and Minor League levels filed.

Dec. 1, 2009
Last date for former Club to offer salary arbitration to receive compensation.

Dec. 7-10, 2009
Winter Meetings, Indianapolis

Dec. 10, 2009
Major League Rule 5 Draft -- Winter Meetings, Indianapolis

Dec. 12, 2009
Tender deadline