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Reds news: Trevor Bauer is candidate for $18.9-million qualifying offer

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 04: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Cincinnati Reds in action during game two of a doubleheader. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Trevor Bauer will certainly reject the Reds qualifying offer.

While merely a formality, it’s worth noting that the Cincinnati Reds will likely offer Trevor Bauer a qualifying offer this offseason. Bauer will no doubt reject the offer, choosing rather to explore free agency. However, extending the offer will net the Reds a draft pick if the right-hander signs elsewhere this winter.

Evan Drellich of The Athletic reported yesterday that the qualifying offer this winter will be valued at $18.