Arozarena, Suzuki Headline Eight MLB Qualifying Offers Worth $23.15M
Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki headline eight MLB free agents offered one-year, $23.15 million qualifying deals for 2027.
World Baseball News Editorial Team , 2 min read 
Eight MLB free agents, led by Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki, received one-year qualifying offers worth $23.15 million for the 2027 season before Monday’s deadline. The players have until 4 p.m. ET on November 17 to accept or reject the offer, a decision that will shape both their free-agent markets and the draft compensation attached to a move.
- Offer value: One year, $23.15 million
- Decision deadline: November 17 at 4 p.m. ET
- Players receiving offers: Randy Arozarena, Brandon Lowe, Seiya Suzuki, Trevor Rogers, Jake Bauers, Adrian Morejon, Ryan Jeffers and David Bednar
Arozarena and Suzuki lead the eight-player group
Arozarena received an offer from the Seattle Mariners after producing 5.5 FanGraphs WAR and a career-best 148 OPS+ in 2026. The outfielder also completed his sixth consecutive 20-homer, 20-steal season, strengthening his position as one of the most complete hitters available.
The Chicago Cubs extended an offer to Suzuki after the Japanese outfielder finished his five-year contract with a 128 OPS+ and 113 home runs. His 2026 season also included a defensive rebound, with five Outs Above Average and a plus-seven Fielding Run Value.
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe earned an offer after a career year that included 35 home runs, 96 RBIs, 94 runs and an .824 OPS. Lowe also improved sharply on defense, finishing with a plus-12 Fielding Run Value.
The Baltimore Orioles made the offer to left-hander Trevor Rogers. His final numbers were affected by a difficult seven-start stretch, but he allowed 43 earned runs across 140 innings in his other 23 starts, a 2.76 ERA.
World Series standouts and bullpen arms also receive offers
Jake Bauers received Milwaukee’s offer after helping the Brewers win the World Series. The first baseman hit .266/.389/.484 with 26 home runs during the regular season before being named National League Championship Series MVP.
The San Diego Padres made a qualifying offer to Adrian Morejon, an unusual move for a setup reliever rather than a closer. The left-hander has recorded a 2.58 ERA with 248 strikeouts across 223 1/3 innings over the past three seasons.
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers and New York Yankees closer David Bednar complete the group. Jeffers has produced a 116 OPS+ since the beginning of 2023, while Bednar posted a 2.47 ERA and converted 35 of 39 save opportunities in 2026.
What happens if a player rejects the qualifying offer?
A player who accepts is signed to a one-year, $23.15 million contract for 2027. A player who rejects remains a free agent and can negotiate with every club, but draft-pick compensation becomes part of the equation if he signs elsewhere.
The former team can receive a compensatory pick, while the signing club may lose draft selections and international bonus-pool money. Those costs vary according to each club’s revenue-sharing and competitive-balance-tax status.
Only players who spent the full season with one organization and have never previously received a qualifying offer are eligible. Since MLB introduced the system in 2012, only 18 players have accepted, making rejection the more common decision for established free agents with multi-year markets.
