The San Francisco Giants have made their first attempt at bringing back Brandon Belt for next season.
The Giants extended the first baseman a one-year qualifying offer on Sunday, worth $18.4 million. The offer is an obvious indication that San Francisco wants to move forward with Belt, but it is now up to him to decide if one-year is enough security after a career-year by the Bay.
Belt has until Nov. 17 to decide if he wants to accept the deal or become a free agent. If he hits free agency, he and the Giants can still work out a multi-year deal.
The Giants also exercised club options for LHP Jose Alvarez, IF Wilmer Flores and RHP Jay Jackson and declined a club option on RHP Johnny Cueto worth $26 million for next season.
Lastly, San Francisco added RHP Yunior Marte to the active roster. Marte, 26, appeared in 43 games for Triple-A Sacramento last season posting a 3.49 ERA and 1.46 WHIP.
The Giants now have 38 players on their 40-man roster.