Since the qualifying offer was introduced three offseasons ago, 34 offers have been made and all of them have been rejected.

This season teams were more aggressive, issuing a record 20 offers prior to the start of free agency.

"The track record shows that agents are loath to accept qualifying offers, and in most cases for good reason. Even second-tier starters likely will command a significantly higher guarantee than $15.8 million on multi-year deals, considering the never-ending shortage of quality starting pitching," writes Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

Players who received the offer must decide whether to accept by Friday.

The current collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1, 2016. If all qualifying offers are rejected this week, a change in the system could be addressed next year.