MLB Qualifying Contract Offers Tracker and Updates Ahead of 2025 MLB Free Agency
As the confetti still falls on the Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series, the MLB offseason officially begins on Nov. 6 with the start of free agency.
One of the key aspects of the free-agent period is the qualifying offer system that allows teams to extend a one-year tender to a pending free agent.
Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. ET was the deadline for teams to extend the qualifying offer. Players who receive the offer had until Nov. 18 to decide if they will accept or reject it.
Rejecting the offer means the team will receive draft pick compensation if the player signs with another club. A player who accepts will receive a $22.025 million salary for the 2026 season.
Here are the latest updates on players who receive the qualifying offer from their clubs as it becomes available.
Trent Grisham, New York Yankees
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Outfielder Trent Grisham accepted the qualifying offer to return to the New York Yankees, according to ESPN's Jorge Castillo.
Shota Imanaga, Chicago Cubs
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Pitcher Shota Imanaga will accept the qualifying offer to return to the Chicago Cubs, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
Gleyber Torres, Detroit Tigers
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Second baseman Gleyber Torres will accept the qualifying offer to return to the Detroit Tigers, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman.
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Brandon Woodruff, Milwaukee Brewers
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff is accepting the qualifying offer to remain with the Milwaukee Brewers, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies
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Slugger Kyle Schwarber rejected the qualifying offer from the Philadelphia Phillies and will become a free agent, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan
Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs
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Outfielder Kyle Tucker rejected the qualifying offer from the Chicago Cubs and will become a free agent, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan
Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays
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Infielder Bo Bichette rejected the qualifying offer from the Toronto Blue Jays and will become a free agent, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan
Zac Gallen, Arizona Diamondbacks
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Pitcher Zac Gallen declined the qualifying offer from the Arizona Diamondbacks and will become a free agent, according to The New York Post's Jon Heyman.
Michael King, San Diego Padres
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Pitcher Michael King rejected the qualifying offer from the San Diego Padres and will become a free agent, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan
Framber Valdez, Houston Astros
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Pitcher Framber Valdez rejected the qualifying offer from the Houston Astros and will become a free agent, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan
Dylan Cease, San Diego Padres
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Pitcher Dylan Cease rejected the qualifying offer from the San Diego Padres and will become a free agent, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan
Ranger Suarez, Philadelphia Phillies
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Pitcher Ranger Suarez rejected the qualifying offer from the Philadelphia Phillies and will become a free agent, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan
Edwin Diaz, New York Mets
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Pitcher Edwin Diaz rejected the qualifying offer from the New York Mets and will become a free agent, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan
Notable Players Eligible for Qualifying Offer
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- Kyle Schwarber, DH (Philadelphia Phillies)
- Ranger Suárez, SP (Philadelphia Phillies)
- Kyle Tucker, RF (Chicago Cubs)
- Shota Imanaga, SP (Chicago Cubs)
- Framber Valdez, SP (Houston Astros)
- Bo Bichette, SS (Toronto Blue Jays)
- Dylan Cease, SP (San Diego Padres)
- Robert Suarez, RP (San Diego Padres)
- Michael King, SP (San Diego Padres)
- Trent Grisham, CF (New York Yankees)
- Gleyber Torres, 2B (Detroit Tigers)
- Edwin Díaz, RP (New York Mets)
- Lucas Giolito, SP (Boston Red Sox)
- Brandon Woodruff, SP (Milwaukee Brewers)
The list of pending free agents who are ineligible for the qualifying offer because they previously received it includes Alonso, Alex Bregman, Cody Bellinger, Justin Verlander, Chris Bassitt, Alex Cobb and Michael Conforto.
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