Explaining the Qualifying Offer & Who is Eligible
Every offseason, some free agents are eligible for a qualifying offer–a one-year deal for a set amount of money to return to their team from the season prior. The value of that contract is calculated by averaging the salaries of the 125 highest-paid players in the majors. For 2026, the qualifying offer will be worth $22.025 million. Teams have until five days after the conclusion of the World...
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