MLB Qualifying Offers 2025-2026: Free Agent Candidates & Analysis
Here’s a breakdown of the players mentioned in the text and their potential for receiving a qualifying offer (QO), based on the provided information:
Players Potentially Receiving a QO:
* Devin Williams (Yankees, formerly Brewers): Had a rocky season but finished strong with good peripherals. Possible QO candidate.
* Merrill Kelly (D-backs): Had a career-worst ERA in 2025, but could still be offered a QO.
* Shota Imanaga (Cubs): The Cubs would need too decline his club option and he would need to decline his player option to become a free agent, at wich point a QO is possible.
* Garrett king: Had a strong season before injuries.likely a QO candidate if healthy.
Players Ineligible for a QO (have received one previously):
* pete Alonso (Mets)
* Tyler Anderson (Angels)
* Chris Bassitt (Blue Jays)
* Cody Bellinger (Yankees)
* Alex Bregman (Red Sox)
* Alex Cobb (Tigers)
* Michael Conforto (Dodgers)
* Patrick Corbin (Rangers)
* Jason Heyward (Parents - likely a typo, should be padres)
* Raisel Iglesias (braves)
* Kenley Jansen (Angels)
Players with Stats mentioned (but QO status not explicitly stated):
* Luis Arraez: Excellent hitter, but QO status not discussed.