Padres Extend Qualifying Offers to Two Veteran Hurlers
Summary
The San Diego Padres have offered one-year contracts worth $22.025 million each to two of their starting pitchers, Dylan Cease and Michael King, before they enter free agency. If Cease or King do not accept the offer, the Padres will receive a draft pick in compensation. Both pitchers had an important role in the team's recent successful season.Key Facts
- The San Diego Padres reached the postseason but lost to the Chicago Cubs in the first playoff round.
- The team's regular season record was 90 wins and 72 losses.
- Padres' pitchers had a 3.63 ERA, placing them third in the league for best ERA.
- Dylan Cease and Michael King are set to become free agents this offseason.
- The Padres offered Cease and King one-year qualifying offers worth $22.025 million each.
- Cease and King have until November 18 to decide whether to accept the offers.
- If they decline, San Diego will receive a compensatory draft pick.
- Both pitchers had less successful seasons recently, which might affect their decision to accept or decline the offers.
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