MLB qualifying offer hub: Belt only player to accept
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San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt was the only one of 14 players to accept the one-year, $18.4-million qualifying offer prior to Wednesday's 5 p.m. ET deadline.
Eduardo Rodriguez and Noah Syndergaard not only rejected their offer but also already landed a new deal elsewhere. As a result, the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets will earn draft-pick compensation. Justin Verlander signed a new deal to remain with the Houston Astros.
The 10 remaining free agents are now tied to 2022 draft-pick compensation should they sign with another team. Players who rejected the qualifying offer are still eligible to re-sign with their 2021 team.
| Player | Position | 2021 Team | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | 1B | ATL | Reject |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | SP | BOS | Reject |
| Nick Castellanos | OF | CIN | Reject |
| Trevor Story | SS | COL | Reject |
| Carlos Correa | SS | HOU | Reject |
| Justin Verlander | SP | HOU | Reject |
| Raisel Iglesias | RP | LAA | Reject |
| Corey Seager | SS | LAD | Reject |
| Chris Taylor | IF/OF | LAD | Reject |
| Michael Conforto | OF | NYM | Reject |
| Noah Syndergaard | SP | NYM | Reject |
| Brandon Belt | 1B | SF | Accept |
| Robbie Ray | SP | TOR | Reject |
| Marcus Semien | 2B | TOR | Reject |