MLB qualifying offer: Eight players tagged with one-year, $23.15 million QO
- Eight MLB free agents received a one-year, $23.15 million contract offer on Monday, with players holding until Nov. 17 to accept or reject the qualifying offer.
- The qualifying offer system allows teams to earn draft-pick compensation if players reject the deal and sign elsewhere, serving as a hedge for clubs losing valuable talent to free agency.
- Notable recipients include Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena and Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who posted a career-best 5.1 WAR in 2026 with strong defensive improvements.
- Most players are expected to decline the one-year contract offer to pursue multiyear deals on the open market, with acceptance unlikely given strong free-agent market conditions.
- Roster adjustments are underway across MLB, with teams reinstating players from the 60-day injured list amid ongoing CBA negotiations that may reshape free-agent compensation rules.
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[OSEN=Jo Hyung-rae] The absurd situation of offering a qualifying offer (QO) to a hitter with a batting average below .100 did not occur. Kim Ha-seong did not receive a qualifying offer and must be evaluated in the free agent (FA) market. On the 3rd (Korean time), the Major League Baseball office announced the eight players who received qualifying offers. Seiya Suzuki (Chicago Cubs), Randy Arozarena (Seattle Mariners), and...
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolThe New York Yankee Closer, David Bednar, Chicago Puppies Gardener Seiya Suzuki, and Seattle Gardener Randy Arozarena, were among the eight players who received $23.15 million worth of their teams on Monday.
Brewers’ Jake Bauers among eight to receive $23.15M qualifying offers - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Nov 02 (Field Level Media) - Milwaukee Brewers breakout star Jake Bauers, New York Yankees closer David Bednar and San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon were among eight players tendered a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer prior to Monday's deadline. Players [...]
Cubs extend qualifying offer to Seiya Suzuki, key cog in lineup who could depart via free agency
We’ll see whether Seiya Suzuki returns to the Cubs next season, but the team made an effort to retain his services Monday.The Cubs tendered a qualifying offer to the free-agent right fielder, a one-year deal worth $23.15 million. Suzuki has until Nov. 17 to accept. If he declines and signs with another team, the Cubs will get a draft pick in exchange for his departure.Suzuki is ranked as one of the top hitters on this offseason’s free-agent mark…
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