Eight MLB players receive qualifying offers worth $23.15 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:57 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Eight players in Major League Baseball have been offered qualifying contracts exceeding $23 million for the upcoming season. Notable names include Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs and Randy Arozarena of the Mariners. These qualifying offers guarantee players $23.15 million for one year but are expected to be declined as players eye more lucrative free agency deals. While most players will likely reject the offers, some, like Jake Bauers, may consider staying with their current teams. Players have until November 17th to accept or reject these offers.
- •Qualified players include Seiya Suzuki and Randy Arozarena.
- •Offers are set at $23.15 million for one year.
- •Players likely to reject contracts to explore free agency.
- •Bauers may weigh staying with Brewers against higher offers.
- •Deadline to accept or reject offers is November 17.
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Teams Made 8 Players A Qualifying Offer For More Than $23M
"Eight MLB players received qualifying offers last week, and it seems likely that they will all reject the guaranteed $23.15 million for one year, and test free agency.
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