The Texas Rangers have confirmed that they will extend a qualifying offer to Nelson Cruz.
The 33-year-old would have 12 days to decide whether to accept the $14.1 million for 2014. It's more likely he will reject it in the hopes of signing a multi-year contract.
Cruz missed the final 50 games of the 2013 regular season as he served a suspension for being linked to the South Florida-based Biogenesis clinic.