Each Team's Penalty For Signing A Qualifying Offer-Rejecting Free Agent
Teams signing qualified free agents must surrender specific draft picks, with revenue-sharing status and Competitive Balance rounds determining which selection is forfeited.
Projected MLB Qualifying Offer Value For 2026 Season
The MLB qualifying offer is a one-year, ~$22M (2026) contract teams extend to eligible free agents to secure draft compensation or limit players' market.