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Good Morning San Diego: Benefits of extending Adrian Morejon qualifying offer

Offseason media speculation has suggested the San Diego Padres are leaning toward extending Adrian Morejon a qualifying offer. The lefty pitcher earned consideration with a dominant second half. No question, Morejon should be brought back for the 2027 campaign. It…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:30 PM
Good Morning San Diego: Benefits of extending Adrian Morejon qualifying offer
Key Things to Know
  • Gaslamp Ball argues the San Diego Padres should extend a qualifying offer to reliever Adrian Morejon.
  • A qualifying offer would provide San Diego with draft pick compensation if Morejon signs elsewhere.
  • The one-year qualifying offer is valued at $23.15 million for the upcoming season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Gaslamp Ball analyzes the San Diego Padres' reported consideration to extend impending free-agent reliever Adrian Morejon a qualifying offer. The writer argues that re-signing the 27-year-old left-hander should be the franchise's top priority this offseason, highlighting that an offer would guarantee draft pick compensation if Morejon signs elsewhere or retain him on a one-year deal.

The writer notes that extending the $23.15 million one-year offer would give Morejon a significant raise from his previous $3.9 million salary. While relievers rarely receive qualifying offers, Morejon's strong durability and 2025 performance make him the premier left-handed bullpen arm on the market.

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