Reports: Luis Severino (Mets), Juan Soto (Yankees) reject QOs

Right-hander Luis Severino rejected the New York Mets’ $21.05 million qualifying offer, Newsday reported Tuesday.Severino, 30, was 11-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 31 starts in his first season with the Mets, striking out 161 batters across 182 innings.A two-time All-Star with the New York Yankees (2017, 2018), Severino is 65-44 with a 3.81 ERA in 172 games (156 starts) with the Yankees (2015-19, 2021-23) and Mets.The deadline for players to accept or decline qualifying offers is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. If Severino signs with another team, the Mets will be compensated with a draft pick.Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was also among the 13 MLB players tendered a one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer this year. He is expected to decline.JUAN SOTO

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