Swingman Nick Martinez gave a big boost to the Cincinnati Reds' 2025 pitching plans when he accepted a $21 million qualifying offer to return.

As soon as Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson heard a report that right-hander Nick Martinez would likely accept the one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer to return in 2025, he fired off a text to the pitcher to see if the report was accurate. Martinez texted him back and then confirmed it to the players’ group text.

In a decision that likely settles offseason questions about filling the Reds rotation, free-agent pitcher Nick Martinez has accepted the club's qualifying offer to return for the 2025 season. Martinez also did not rule out the possibility of staying longer.

Right-hander Nick Martinez accepted the Reds' $21.05 million qualifying offer. Talks on a multiyear deal continue. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Pitcher Nick Martinez is accepting a $21.05 million qualifying offer from Cincinnati and will remain with the Reds rather than pursuing the free-agent market.

Nick Martinez accepted the Reds' $21.05MM qualifying offer this week, making him the lone player of the 13 who received

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez was the only one of 13 free agents who received qualifying offers from their teams to take the $21.05 million.