San Francisco Giants Extend Qualifying Offers To Rodón, Pederson
Nov 11, 2022, 8:52 AM
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 03: Joc Pederson #23 of the San Francisco Giants looks on during the fourth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on October 03, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The San Francisco Giants have extended qualifying offers to outfielder Joc Pederson and pitcher Carlos Rodón.
For those unfamiliar, a qualifying offer is extended to players who “spent the entire 2022 season with the same team before hitting free agency when the World Series concluded and have not previously gotten a qualifying offer.” A qualifying offer for the 2023 season is worth $19.65 million deal if the players accept.
Joc Pederson led the team in home runs with 23 last season, also notching a .874 OPS and his second All-Star selection.
Carlos Rodón recently became a free agent when he declined his player option to return to San Francisco. The left-handed pitcher is expected to be courted hard in free agency after recording a 14-8 record last season on a 2.88 ERA.
If Rodón signs with another team, the Giants will be rewarded a draft pick.
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#SFGiants roster moves:
• Extended a Qualifying Offer to LHP Carlos Rodón and OF Joc Pederson
• Declined IF Evan Longoria's 2023 Club Option
• Claimed C Meibrys Viloria and RHP Drew Strotman off waivers from the Texas Rangers
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) November 10, 2022
They have until Sunday, Nov. 20, to accept or reject the offer.
