The Braves have informed right-hander Ervin Santana he will receive a qualifying offer, according to a source.

Given that Santana is expected to reject the one-year, $15.3 million offer and seek a more lucrative multiyear deal on the free-agent market, the Braves can comfortably make the offer, which sets them up to gain a 2015 compensatory Draft pick if Santana signs with another team.