Adrian Morejon Receives $23.15 Million Qualifying Offer From Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Adrian Morejon was issued a $23.15 million qualifying offer and has until Nov. 17 to accept or enter free agency. The left-handed flamethrower delivered a stellar 2026 campaign, recording a career-high 86 innings with a 2.83 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 107 strikeouts. Morejon featured one of MLB's elite sinkers, ranking fifth among all relievers in Pitching Run Value, making his retention a top offseason priority.