Report: Nick Martinez to Accept Reds Qualifying Offer for $21 Million for 2025 Season

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Sep 27, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez (28) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

Nick Martinez is expected to accept the $21 million qualifying offer from the Reds, according to a report from Francys Romero.

"Nick Martinez is accepting the Reds' qualifying offer of $21.05M, per sources," Romero wrote.

The right-hander was 10-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 42 games in 2024 for Cincinnati. He was a major bright spot for the Reds last season. Now he's back in the mix with the Reds hoping to make a playoff push in 2025.

Nick Martinez is accepting the Reds' qualifying offer of $21.05M, per sources.

The final deadline to accept QO is Tuesday, November 19 (4 PM ET).

Martinez has a 3.31 ERA since returning from Japan in 2022 and was the NL Pitcher of the Month in September.

— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) November 17, 2024

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