Gordon declined his qualifying offer from the Royals on Friday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon wasn't expected to accept the offer after declining his player option for the 2016 season, but there's still a chance he signs back on with the defending World Series champions. If he does't, the Royals will receive a draft pick as compensation, as Gordon should generate interest after a year in which he slashed .271/.377/.432 and hit 13 homers.