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The Chicago White Sox have extended the $15.8 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick.
#WhiteSox announce they've made a qualifying offer to Jeff Samardzija. #theshark
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) November 6, 2015
Samardzija, 30, had a rough season in his one and only year with the Chicago White Sox. His trikeout rate declined while he surrendered a career-high 29 home runs. Over 214.0 innings, he pitched to an 11-13 record with a career-high 4.96 ERA. Over his eight-year career, Samardzija has received poor run support, but he should receive attention in free agency.
He is expected to reject the qualifying offer.
