Of the 144 players who've received a qualifying offer since the system was implemented in 2012, Martinez is just the 14th to accept one.

In a decision that likely settles offseason questions about filling the Reds rotation, free-agent pitcher Nick Martinez has accepted the club's qualifying offer to return for the 2025 season. Martinez also did not rule out the possibility of staying longer.

Pitcher Nick Martinez was the only free agent to accept Tuesday among 13 players given $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former clubs. Those who declined were New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto,