Alex Wood had a fantastic performance in his second trip to the mound for the Cincinnati Reds. The left-hander went 6.2 innings against the Atlanta Braves last night, struck out five and allowed just two runs. Though it’s a bit premature to talk about the offseason, Wood may be a prime candidate for a qualifying offer when the season comes to a close.
What’s a qualifying offer? Essentially it’s a competitive balance measure put into place by Major League Baseball. Think of it kind of like a “franchise tag” in the NFL, except it doesn’t restrict a player from entering free agency.