Ahead of MLB's free-agent signing period, eligible players were extended qualifying offers by their 2020 teams prior to Sunday's 5 p.m. ET deadline.
The qualifying offer is set at $18.9 million, and if a player accepts, they receive the salary through a one-year contract. If they decline, the player becomes a free agent. Teams receive draft-pick compensation if their offers are declined and the player signs with a new club before the 2021 MLB Draft in June.
Here's a breakdown of the players who received a qualifying offer:
| Player | Position | 2020 Team |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | SP | Reds |
| Kevin Gausman | SP | Giants |
| DJ LeMahieu | IF | Yankees |
| J.T. Realmuto | C | Phillies |
| George Springer | OF | Astros |
| Marcus Stroman | SP | Mets |
