{"id":81497,"date":"2025-11-18T20:32:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T00:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/mlb-four-accept-qualifying-offer-2026-nine-reject-and-enter-free-agency\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T20:32:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T00:32:41","slug":"mlb-four-accept-qualifying-offer-2026-nine-reject-and-enter-free-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/mlb-four-accept-qualifying-offer-2026-nine-reject-and-enter-free-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB: Four Accept Qualifying Offer 2026, Nine Reject and Enter Free Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MLB: Four Players Accept Qualifying Offer<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Major League Baseball (MLB) has confirmed that four of the thirteen players who received a qualifying offer, valued at $22.025 million for one year, decided to accept it before the deadline.\n\nThe players who accepted the offer are: Brandon Woodruff (Brewers), Shota Imanaga (Cubs), Gleyber Torres (Tigers), and Trent Grisham (Yankees).\n\nWith this decision, these players are signed for the 2026 season with their respective teams under the established terms.\n\nThe other nine players rejected the offer, allowing them to remain as free agents.\n\nIf any of these players are signed by a new club, the team that loses them will receive a compensatory pick in the next Draft.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details of the Players Who Accepted the Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trent Grisham, OF \u2013 Yankees (fWAR 2025: 3.2):<\/strong> He stood out with 34 home runs, 74 RBIs, and a .811 OPS, surpassing his previous performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gleyber Torres, 2B \u2013 Tigers (fWAR 2025: 2.6):<\/strong> Signed by Detroit, he was called up to the All-Star Game and closed the season with 16 HR, 74 RBIs, and a .745 OPS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brandon Woodruff, SP \u2013 Brewers (fWAR 2025: 1.8):<\/strong> Despite injuries, he showed quality with a 3.20 ERA in his 12 starts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shota Imanaga, SP \u2013 Cubs (fWAR 2025: 0.9):<\/strong> Returns to the Cubs after accepting the qualifying offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Players Who Rejected the Qualifying Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kyle Schwarber, BD \u2013 Phillies (fWAR 2025: 4.9):<\/strong> He had an outstanding season with 56 home runs and 132 RBIs, leading MLB in RBIs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kyle Tucker, OF \u2013 Cubs (fWAR 2025: 4.5):<\/strong> He achieved a 20-20 season and is emerging as a key figure in the market.<\/li>\n<li>Ranger Su\u00e1rez (Phillies), Framber Valdez (Astros), Bo Bichette (Blue Jays), Dylan Cease (Padres), Edwin D\u00edaz (Mets), Zac Gallen and Michael King (Padres)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\nAll these players rejected the offer, entering a free agency that promises to be very active.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notable Players Without a Qualifying Offer<\/h2>\n\n\nAmong the notable names who did not receive an offer are: Luis Arr\u00e1ez, Zach Eflin, Lucas Giolito, Jorge Polanco, and Devin Williams.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qualified Bids System Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\nPlayers who reject the offer and sign for another team generate Draft compensation for their previous club.\n\nThe team that signs a player under those conditions could lose Draft picks, depending on their financial and competitive situation.\n\nSince its implementation in 2012, only 18 players have accepted a qualifying offer before this season.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MLB: Four Players Accept Qualifying Offer The Major League Baseball (MLB) has confirmed that four of the thirteen players who received a qualifying offer, valued at $22.025 million for one year, decided to accept it before the deadline. 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