Minnesota Twins' star catcher intends to decline the team's qualifying offer, according to reports. The decision opens the door for the player to test free agency this offseason.
The qualifying offer, a one-year contract worth the average of the top 125 salaries in MLB, would have kept the catcher under team control for another season. By rejecting it, the player becomes a free agent, though the Twins would receive draft pick compensation if he signs elsewhere.
The move raises questions about the Twins' plans behind the plate and the catcher's market value heading into the winter.
