The Dodgers made two players qualifying offers before yesterday’s deadline, giving left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu and catcher Yasmani Grandal an option to accept a 1-year, $17.9 million contract within the next 10 days.
The Dodgers did extend qualifying offers to Yasmani Grandal and Hyun-Jin Ryu. It’s a 1-year deal at $17.9 million. They have 10 days to accept or decline the offer. If they sign elsewhere, the Dodgers get a compensatory pick.
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Assuming the ownership will allow the front office to go over the luxury tax this year, making the pair of qualifying offers was common sense.