What’s more surprising, that the Red Sox extended a qualifying offer to Nick Pivetta, or that he’s expected to decline it?

Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta is likely to reject his one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

With starting pitchers in high demand this offseason, Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta will “almost certainly” reject their qualifying offer in search of a multi-year deal, which would make him a free agent.

September, Pivetta – who is eligible for free agency for the first time in his career – said he and the Sox hadn’t had any conversations about extending his tenure in Boston.

The offer to Pivetta does not guarantee he will return to Boston and the door could still be open to an O’Neill reunion as well.

Is Nick Pivetta worth $21 million? John Tomase sheds light on the Red Sox's decision to extend a qualifying offer to their 31-year-old pitcher.

When Nick Pivetta made his final start of the regular season at Fenway Park, he admitted that it was an emotional night due to the fact his contract with the Red Sox was coming to an end and there wer

What’s more surprising, that the Red Sox extended a qualifying offer to Nick Pivetta, or that he’s expected to decline it?

The Boston Red Sox made a surprising move roughly a week ago, extending a qualifying offer to starting pitcher Nick Pivetta before he hit free agency. Pivetta has until Nov. 19 to accept the qualifying offer,