In a recent development, 13 players were offered qualifying deals totaling $21.05 million, providing an exciting opportunity for free agents. These players now face a deadline of 4 p.m. EST on November 19 to decide whether to accept these offers.

In the American League, two players from Baltimore received qualifying offers: right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes and outfielder Anthony Santander. Boston extended an offer to right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta. Houston’s Alex Bregman, a third baseman, is also part of this group, along with New York outfielder Juan Soto.

Turning to the National League, Arizona first baseman Christian Walker received a qualifying offer, as did Atlanta’s left-handed pitcher Max Fried. Cincinnati’s right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez joins the ranks, as well as Teoscar Hernández, an outfielder from Los Angeles. Milwaukee’s shortstop Willy Adames received an offer too. The New York team is significantly represented, with three players—first baseman Pete Alonso, left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea, and right-handed pitcher Luis Severino—each receiving offers.

This situation highlights the strategic decisions teams must make with their roster as they approach the offseason, creating an atmosphere of anticipation for both the players and the franchises involved.