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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced Monday that the club has extended a one-year Qualifying Offer to right-handed pitcher James Shields for the 2015 season.
In the news release, the Royals said Shields has until November 10 at 4 p.m. CT to accept or decline the offer. A declined Qualifying Offer would mean the Royals would receive an additional selection at the end of the first round of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft should Shields sign with another Major League team.
Meanwhile, the club exercised its one-year option on right-handed pitcher Wade Davis for the 2015 season. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
