Marcus Semien has rejected the Toronto Blue Jays‘ qualifying offer, making the second baseman a free agent.
Semien made the call on Tuesday, the same day he was named one of three finalists for the American League’s MVP Award, along with teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels.
Semien was named a Gold Glove winner over the weekend.
Signed to a one-year, $18 million deal by Toronto last off-season, Semien went on to hit 45 home runs — an MLB record for a second baseman — and had 102 RBIs.
By making Semien a qualifying offer, the Blue Jays ensured they will receive compensation if he signs elsewhere.
