The Chicago Cubs are expected to extend the qualifying offer to Seiya Suzuki but that shouldn't change his free agency fate.
The Chicago Cubs are expected to extend a qualifying offer worth around $23.15 million to pending free agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki. However, writer Jordan Campbell argues that the offer will not prevent Suzuki's departure, as a thin free-agent market for right-handed impact hitters is anticipated to spark an intense bidding war for his services.
Campbell notes that interested suitors likely include the Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, and New York Yankees. Although Chicago has substantial payroll flexibility, the Cubs are expected to prioritize pitching additions over re-signing Suzuki, which would net them a draft pick after the fourth round.
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