San Diego right-handers Dylan Cease and Michael King also received the offers, as did New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz, Arizona right-hander Zac Gallen, New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, Philadelphia pitcher Ranger Suárez, Detroit second baseman Gleyber Torres, Houston left-hander Framber Valdez and Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff.

Players have until Nov. 18 to accept.

Among the free agents who didn’t receive qualifying offers were Boston right-hander Lucas Giolito, Seattle infielder Jorge Polanco and Yankees reliever Devin Williams.

If a team makes a qualifying offer to a player who signs a major league contract with another club before next July’s amateur draft, his former club receives draft pick compensation at the end of the first round or at the end of competitive balance round B. The placement depends on the amount of the new contract and the revenue-sharing and luxury tax status of the team losing the player.

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Tucker (30) celebrates with Seiya Suzuki (27) after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Qualifying offers began after the 2012 season, and only 14 of 144 offers have been accepted.

A free agent can be given a qualifying offer only if he has been with the same team continuously since opening day and has never received a qualifying offer before.

Free agents ineligible for qualifying offers included New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger, Boston third baseman Alex Bregman, Cincinnati pitcher Nick Martinez and Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto.

A total of 175 players became free agents in the five days following the World Series.

Bucs make moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated right-handed pitchers Dugan Darnell and Jared Jones, catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez, outfielder Ronny Simon and infielder Enmanuel Valdez from the 60-day injured list.

Darnell and right-handed pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks have been designated for assignment. Outfielder Ji Hwan Bae has been claimed off waivers by the New York Mets.

Right-handed pitcher Jack Little has been claimed off waivers by Detroit. Infielder Liover Peguero has cleared waivers and has had his contract assigned outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

The Pirates also selected right-handed pitcher Ryan Harbin to the 40-man roster, which is now at 39 players.

The 24-year-old Harbin went a combined 4-4 with seven saves, a 4.69 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 50 appearances (one start) split between High-A Greensboro, Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis during the 2025 season.

Harbin, who was selected by Pittsburgh out of Bartow High School in the 17th round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft.

Pirates-Fest coming

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that the 2026 Pirates-Fest will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. The event will run from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The all-day event will include interactive games and attractions for fans of all ages. Pirates players, alumni, coaches and broadcasters, as well as team mascots, will be on hand for a celebration leading up to the season.

Admission is free to the public by reserving a digital ticket at Pirates.com/piratesfest.

Autograph sessions with players and alumni will take place throughout the event. Each session will be ticketed and sold prior to the event with all proceeds going to charities. There will also be a special autograph session for all kids 14-and-under that will not require a donation.