Qualls had his club option declined Tuesday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Qualls made it known that he would like to finish his career with the Astros, but apparently the feeling wasn't mutual. The 37-year-old was a useful part of Houston's bullpen this year recording a 4.38 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 49.1 innings, but he wasn't able to garner many save opportunities, picking up just four after closing 19 games the year before.