MLB Offseason: Projected Salaries for Arbitration-Eligible Players Revealed
As the MLB offseason gets underway, teams are preparing to make important decisions regarding their arbitration-eligible players. MLB Trade Rumors contributor Matt Swartz has projected salaries for this group, giving fans an idea of what these players could earn in the upcoming season.
However, it’s important to note that these figures are not set in stone. Teams have the option to decline to tender contracts to any player on their 40-man roster who isn’t already on a guaranteed deal. This decision would send the player directly to free agency without going through waivers. The deadline for non-tendering players is set for Friday, November 17.
While some players will sign “pre-tender” deals that guarantee them money before the deadline, others will have to wait until their arbitration hearing to determine their salary. These hearings typically take place from mid-February to early March, giving players a few months of uncertainty.
With the non-tender deadline approaching, MLB Trade Rumors has compiled a list of arbitration-eligible players who have a realistic chance of being let go. It’s important to note that this is not a list of players who are likely to be non-tendered, but rather a group of players who have at least a 10% chance of being cut.
Some of these players may be traded within the first few weeks of the offseason, as teams may have different levels of willingness to accommodate projected salaries. Last year, players like Hunter Renfroe, Gio Urshela, and Kevin Newman were all traded in deals of this nature.
Here is a breakdown of some of the arbitration-eligible players and their projected salaries:
Catchers:
– Christian Bethancourt (Rays): $2.3 million
– Cam Gallagher (Guardians): $1.3 million
– Kyle Higashioka (Yankees): $2.3 million
– Carson Kelly (Tigers): $3.5 million team option*
– Andrew Knizner (Cardinals): $2 million
– Reese McGuire (Red Sox): $1.7 million
– Austin Nola (Padres): $2.35 million
– Jacob Stallings (Marlins): $3.6 million
– Garrett Stubbs (Phillies): $900,000
– Jose Trevino (Yankees): $2.7 million
First Basemen:
– Dominic Smith (Nationals): $4.3 million
– Rowdy Tellez (Brewers): $5.9 million
Second Basemen:
– Santiago Espinal (Blue Jays): $2.5 million
– Kyle Farmer (Twins): $6.6 million
– Luis Guillorme (Mets): $1.7 million
– Nicky Lopez (Braves): $3.9 million
– Josh Rojas (Mariners): $3.5 million
– Luis Urias (Red Sox): $4.7 million
Third Basemen:
– Nick Senzel (Reds): $3 million
– Edmundo Sosa (Phillies): $1.7 million
– Abraham Toro (Brewers): $1.3 million
– Ramon Urias (Orioles): $2 million
– Patrick Wisdom (Cubs): $2.6 million
Shortstops:
– Garrett Hampson (Marlins): $1.3 million
– Jorge Mateo (Orioles): $2.9 million
– Andrew Velazquez (Braves): $740,000
Center Fielders:
– Nick Gordon (Twins): $1 million
– Trent Grisham (Padres): $4.9 million
– Sam Hilliard (Braves): $1.1 million
– Trayce Thompson (White Sox): $1.7 million
Corner Outfielders:
– Miguel Andujar (Pirates): $2.2 million
– Akil Baddoo (Tigers): $1.7 million
– Jake Bauers (Yankees): $1.7 million
– Seth Brown (Athletics): $2.4 million
– Jake Cave (Phillies): $1.4 million
– Franchy Cordero (Yankees): $1.6 million
– Clint Frazier (White Sox): $900,000
– Connor Joe (Pirates): $2 million
– Ramon Laureano (Guardians): $4.7 million
– Kyle Lewis (Diamondbacks): $1.61 million
– Tim Locastro (Mets): $1.6 million
– Ryan McKenna (Orioles): $740,000
– Billy McKinney (Yankees): $1.2 million
– Austin Meadows (Tigers): $4.3 million
– Raimel Tapia (Rays): $2.4 million
Designated Hitter:
– Daniel Vogelbach (Mets): $2.6 million
Starting Pitchers:
– Kolby Allard (Braves): $1 million
– Domingo German (Yankees): $4.4 million
– Elieser Hernandez (Mets): $1.6 million
– Dakota Hudson (Cardinals): $3.7 million
– Cole Irvin (Orioles): $1.8 million
– Peter Lambert (Rockies): $1.2 million
– Michael Soroka (Braves): $3 million
– Jose Suarez (Angels): $1.1 million
– Touki Toussaint (White Sox): $1.7 million
– Spencer Turnbull (Tigers): $2.4 million
– Jake Woodford (Cardinals): $1.1 million
– Brandon Woodruff (Brewers): $11.6 million
– Huascar Ynoa (Braves): $1 million
Right-Handed Relievers:
– Albert Abreu (Yankees): $900,000
– Austin Adams (MLB Offseason: Projected Salaries for Arbitration-Eligible Players
As the MLB offseason gets underway, teams are preparing to make important decisions regarding their arbitration-eligible players. MLB Trade Rumors contributor Matt Swartz has projected salaries for this group, providing a glimpse into what these players could earn in the upcoming season.
The non-tender deadline, which is the last day for teams to decide whether to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players, is set for Friday, November 17. Players who are non-tendered become free agents without having to go through waivers.
While some players may sign “pre-tender” deals before the deadline, locking in guaranteed money, others may face uncertainty until their arbitration hearing, which typically takes place from mid-February to early March.
With the non-tender deadline approaching, MLB Trade Rumors has compiled a list of arbitration-eligible players who have at least a 10% chance of being non-tendered. It’s important to note that this is not a list of players who are likely to be non-tendered, but rather a group of players who could potentially be cut.
Among the players listed are catchers Christian Bethancourt, Cam Gallagher, and Kyle Higashioka, first basemen Dominic Smith and Rowdy Tellez, second basemen Santiago Espinal and Kyle Farmer, third baseman Nick Senzel, shortstops Garrett Hampson and Jorge Mateo, center fielder Trent Grisham, corner outfielder Miguel Andujar, designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach, and several starting pitchers and right-handed relievers.
It’s worth mentioning that some of these players may be traded in the early stages of the offseason, as teams may be more willing to accommodate various projected salaries.
As the offseason progresses, teams will continue to make decisions regarding their arbitration-eligible players, shaping their rosters for the upcoming season.