Lockout The expiration of the league's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Major League Baseball Players Association occurred on December 1, 2021 with no new agreement in place. As a result, the team owners voted unanimously to
lockout the players stopping all free agency and trades. The parties came to an agreement on a new CBA on March 10, 2022.
Rule changes Pursuant to the new CBA, several new rules were instituted for the 2022 season. The National League will adopt the
designated hitter full-time, a draft lottery will be implemented, the postseason will expand from ten teams to twelve, and advertising patches will appear on player uniforms and helmets for the first time.
Transactions November • November 15 –
Manny Piña signed to a two-year, $16 million contract. • November 29 –
Kirby Yates signed to a two-year, $8.25 million contract.
March • March 14 –
Matt Olson acquired from the
Oakland Athletics in exchange for
Cristian Pache,
Shea Langeliers,
Ryan Cusick, and
Joey Estes. • March 15 –
Collin McHugh signed to a two-year, $10 million contract. • March 16 -
Eddie Rosario signed to a two-year contract.
Alex Dickerson signed to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract. ==Roster==