AI releasing players unrealistic

moshinturtle · 03-25-2026, 12:31 PM

It’s much worse this year. The AI is releasing 55+ overall players, leaving outrageously high value potential or current value players available in the Rule 5 draft. IMO it was a slight problem in OOTP26 but in 27 it almost breaks the game. I’ve seen the Brewers release Arb Misioroski, for example, and seen teams release 55 overall relievers and then re-sign them a week later.

atlbrave1 · 03-25-2026, 12:55 PM

I believe the developers are looking at this issue. Hopefully a fix makes the next patch.

Toast · 03-25-2026, 01:21 PM

Every year this has been a problem with OOTP. It never seems to be solved. .

Dorfmann · 03-25-2026, 01:54 PM

Yeah, the AIs roster management is atrocious this year. I'd honestly say that the issue borders on game breaking.

mcercone · 03-25-2026, 03:29 PM

Yeah, it is completely out of control right now. Appreciate the work they did on how AI offers trades and how they evaluate players around the trading deadline, but at what cost? Because right now the game is completely unrealistic and it is almost not fun playing because it is so crazy right now. Hope they give an update here soon!!

Next year they should have a longer period of Beta testing!

malor · 03-25-2026, 03:58 PM

That is what I said a few days after release in a thread titled "Warning ..." where I said the game is not playable. I was flamed by players this was the greatest version ever.

Now more and more players are agreeing with me the game right now is broken.

Baconi · 03-25-2026, 05:03 PM

If I recall correctly, last version they made some changes to try to prevent good prospects from being blocked, and just generally trying to avoid better players staying in the minors when they should be on the MLB roster. Unfortunately I think it swung too far in the other direction where the CPU is now overly trigger happy to release players for marginal gains. Hopefully there is a happy medium to be found between the two approaches, because I feel like with the new trade AI there’s a real opportunity for stronger AI roster building but the constant waiving and releasing is killing that right now.

SoxFan123 · 03-25-2026, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Baconi

If I recall correctly, last version they made some changes to try to prevent good prospects from being blocked, and just generally trying to avoid better players staying in the minors when they should be on the MLB roster. Unfortunately I think it swung too far in the other direction where the CPU is now overly trigger happy to release players for marginal gains. Hopefully there is a happy medium to be found between the two approaches, because I feel like with the new trade AI there’s a real opportunity for stronger AI roster building but the constant waiving and releasing is killing that right now.

In addition to that, tons of prospects at 45 current but 55+ projected are taking their spots but really not ready for the MLB level

luckymann · 03-25-2026, 07:59 PM

There is clearly a fundamental issue at play, one that has been around forever and that no stopgap measures will solve.

For mine, one of the most telling things is how the waiver wire nonsense continues past the end of the regular seasons at clubs not involved in the playoffs. Why would any player need to be waived more than once if the parent club is no longer active? It even continues past the end of the top-level playoffs as the last few minor leagues play out their season, again with no logical reason for it.

The logic in place needs to be completely overhauled or the problem is not only not going to be fixed, it will continue to worsen. It's a shame because, from what I have seen so far, 27 is otherwise fantastic.

mcercone · 03-25-2026, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by luckymann

There is clearly a fundamental issue at play, one that has been around forever and that no stopgap measures will solve.

For mine, one of the most telling things is how the waiver wire nonsense continues past the end of the regular seasons at clubs not involved in the playoffs. Why would any player need to be waived more than once if the parent club is no longer active? It even continues past the end of the top-level playoffs as the last few minor leagues play out their season, again with no logical reason for it.

The logic in place needs to be completely overhauled or the problem is not only not going to be fixed, it will continue to worsen. It's a shame because, from what I have seen so far, 27 is otherwise fantastic.

I completely agree with everything you said here. Hopefully they will be able to figure it out on the next fix because the game is not enjoyable when you are playing out your franchise.

But I agree, for the most part, this version of OOTP is excellent and the trade logic is much improved.

Hopefully the waiver wire will be fixed soon.

mcercone · 03-25-2026, 10:12 PM

Like for example, there is no way the Rangers would put Lucas Giolito on waivers after signing him during the offseason for two-years, $9.1 million dollars. Plus he is pitching good this year with a WHIP of 1.20 and yet they placed him on waivers. This is just one example of about two dozen players on the waiver wire in my season.

HafTaLuvIt · 03-25-2026, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by malor

That is what I said a few days after release in a thread titled "Warning ..." where I said the game is not playable. I was flamed by players this was the greatest version ever.

Now more and more players are agreeing with me the game right now is broken.

People who didn't post in the previous thread are discovering the problem and posting about it. Those who said in the previous thread that you were wrong will never admit they were wrong.

luckymann · 03-25-2026, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HafTaLuvIt

People who didn't post in the previous thread are discovering the problem and posting about it. Those who said in the previous thread that you were wrong will never admit they were wrong.

Have you even bought 27 yet Brad?

moshinturtle · 03-26-2026, 06:43 AM

Glad to see others having the same issues. Is there any word that they're working on this?

mcercone · 03-26-2026, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by moshinturtle

Glad to see others having the same issues. Is there any word that they're working on this?

Yes, they are aware of the issue, but not sure what progress they are making toward fixing this problem. Keep coming to the forums every morning to see if they have sent out an update.

Pretty unfortunate, because everything else about this release is awesome! All the other work the devs have done for this release is great. Once this gets cleaned up, OOTP27 will be the best release yet.

Matt Arnold · 03-26-2026, 07:30 AM

We're aiming to have many of these issues corrected or improved in the next patch.

Scoman · 03-26-2026, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by luckymann

Have you even bought 27 yet Brad?

Brad still at it huh? this guy has to have the all time record for aliases,lol

mcercone · 03-26-2026, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Arnold

We're aiming to have many of these issues corrected or improved in the next patch.

Awesome! Thank you for all your hard work because OOTP27 will be the best release yet once this problem is fixed. I can't wait!!

Benz0709 · 03-26-2026, 08:36 AM

I for one am enjoying picking up players like Jordan Lawlar and Evan Carter off waivers. Building one hell of dynasty. Now if only I could get any of them to develop past 50/80...problem for another day I guess.

03-25-2026, 12:31 PM	#1
moshinturtle Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2026 Posts: 26	AI releasing players unrealistic It’s much worse this year. The AI is releasing 55+ overall players, leaving outrageously high value potential or current value players available in the Rule 5 draft. IMO it was a slight problem in OOTP26 but in 27 it almost breaks the game. I’ve seen the Brewers release Arb Misioroski, for example, and seen teams release 55 overall relievers and then re-sign them a week later.

03-25-2026, 07:59 PM	#9
luckymann Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 14,288	There is clearly a fundamental issue at play, one that has been around forever and that no stopgap measures will solve. For mine, one of the most telling things is how the waiver wire nonsense continues past the end of the regular seasons at clubs not involved in the playoffs. Why would any player need to be waived more than once if the parent club is no longer active? It even continues past the end of the top-level playoffs as the last few minor leagues play out their season, again with no logical reason for it. The logic in place needs to be completely overhauled or the problem is not only not going to be fixed, it will continue to worsen. It's a shame because, from what I have seen so far, 27 is otherwise fantastic. __________________ HISTORICAL DO-OVERS A'S RED SOX DODGERS PIRATES MARINERS CUSTOM SAVES LGB NEXUS Last edited by luckymann; 03-25-2026 at 08:00 PM.

03-25-2026, 10:12 PM	#11
mcercone Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 98	Like for example, there is no way the Rangers would put Lucas Giolito on waivers after signing him during the offseason for two-years, $9.1 million dollars. Plus he is pitching good this year with a WHIP of 1.20 and yet they placed him on waivers. This is just one example of about two dozen players on the waiver wire in my season. Attached Images Last edited by mcercone; 03-25-2026 at 10:21 PM.

03-26-2026, 08:36 AM	#19
Benz0709 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 67	I for one am enjoying picking up players like Jordan Lawlar and Evan Carter off waivers. Building one hell of dynasty. Now if only I could get any of them to develop past 50/80...problem for another day I guess. Last edited by Benz0709; 03-26-2026 at 08:41 AM.

03-25-2026, 12:55 PM	#2
atlbrave1 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 303	I believe the developers are looking at this issue. Hopefully a fix makes the next patch.

03-25-2026, 01:21 PM	#3
Toast Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 110	Every year this has been a problem with OOTP. It never seems to be solved. .

03-25-2026, 01:54 PM	#4
Dorfmann Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 144	Yeah, the AIs roster management is atrocious this year. I'd honestly say that the issue borders on game breaking.

03-25-2026, 03:29 PM	#5
mcercone Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 98	Yeah, it is completely out of control right now. Appreciate the work they did on how AI offers trades and how they evaluate players around the trading deadline, but at what cost? Because right now the game is completely unrealistic and it is almost not fun playing because it is so crazy right now. Hope they give an update here soon!! Next year they should have a longer period of Beta testing!

03-25-2026, 03:58 PM	#6
malor Major Leagues Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 497	That is what I said a few days after release in a thread titled "Warning ..." where I said the game is not playable. I was flamed by players this was the greatest version ever. Now more and more players are agreeing with me the game right now is broken.

03-25-2026, 05:03 PM	#7
Baconi Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 263	If I recall correctly, last version they made some changes to try to prevent good prospects from being blocked, and just generally trying to avoid better players staying in the minors when they should be on the MLB roster. Unfortunately I think it swung too far in the other direction where the CPU is now overly trigger happy to release players for marginal gains. Hopefully there is a happy medium to be found between the two approaches, because I feel like with the new trade AI there’s a real opportunity for stronger AI roster building but the constant waiving and releasing is killing that right now.

03-26-2026, 06:43 AM	#14
moshinturtle Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2026 Posts: 26	Glad to see others having the same issues. Is there any word that they're working on this?

03-26-2026, 07:30 AM	#16
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 16,298	We're aiming to have many of these issues corrected or improved in the next patch.