Cubs Extend Qualifying Offers to Shota Imanaga, Kyle Tucker
Summary
The Chicago Cubs extended qualifying offers to pitcher Shota Imanaga and outfielder Kyle Tucker, worth $22.05 million each. If the players decline the offers, the Cubs will receive extra draft picks. Tucker is expected to decline, while Imanaga might accept due to market conditions.Key Facts
- The Cubs made qualifying offers to Shota Imanaga and Kyle Tucker for $22.05 million.
- Qualifying offers can lead to extra draft picks if declined.
- Kyle Tucker is expected to reject the offer, as he might earn around $400 million in free agency.
- Previously, the Cubs declined a $15 million option on Imanaga, and he also rejected a similar option, becoming a free agent.
- Imanaga struggled in the latter part of the season, and a $7 million pay raise offer was unexpected.
- Imanaga might accept the qualifying offer, as higher offers in free agency seem unlikely.
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