Eight MLB Players Receive Qualifying Offers; Pirates Make Roster Moves

Eight Major League Baseball players, including New York Yankees closer David Bednar, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, and Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena, received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their respective teams. Players have until November 17 to accept. Separately, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Akil Baddoo off waivers and reinstated pitchers Mitch Keller and Endy Rodriguez from the 60-day injured list. The Baltimore Orioles also declined options on first baseman Ryan Mountcastle and catcher Dietrich Enns.