The upcoming salary arbitration process for Major League Baseball has unveiled a list of 165 players set to participate. Teams and players will exchange proposed salaries on January 9, aiming to establish contract terms for the upcoming season.
In the American League, several teams have notable players entering arbitration. The Baltimore Orioles feature eleven eligible players, including Keegan Akin (LHP), Kyle Bradish (RHP), and Adley Rutschman (C), among others. The Boston Red Sox have four representatives: Kutter Crawford (RHP), Jarren Duran (OF), Garrett Crochet (LHP), and Tanner Houck (RHP). From the Chicago White Sox, four players, including Andrew Vaughn (1B) and Justin Anderson (RHP), are set to negotiate their salaries. The Cleveland Guardians have two outfielders, Steven Kwan and Lane Thomas, heading into arbitration. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers list seven players, including Casey Mize (RHP) and Tarik Skubal (LHP).
The Houston Astros also have a similar count, with seven players such as Framber Valdez (LHP) and Mauricio Dubón (OF). The Kansas City Royals will negotiate salary terms for six players, highlighted by Kris Bubic (LHP) and MJ Melendez (OF). The Los Angeles Angels feature eight eligible players, including Jo Adell (OF) and Taylor Ward (OF), while the Minnesota Twins have eight as well, with Ryan Jeffers (C) and Joe Ryan (RHP) among them. The New York Yankees present five eligible players, including Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Devin Williams. Other American League teams participating include the Seattle Mariners (seven players), Tampa Bay Rays (six), Texas Rangers (two), and Toronto Blue Jays (seven). The Oakland Athletics have one player eligible, Miguel Andujar (OF).
Shifting focus to the National League, the Arizona Diamondbacks have nine players in the mix, including Zac Gallen (RHP) and A.J. Puk (LHP). The Atlanta Braves have two players, Jarred Kelenic (OF) and Dylan Lee (LHP). The Chicago Cubs, like their American counterparts, have four players, with Eli Morgan (RHP) and Kyle Tucker (OF) on the list. The Cincinnati Reds have eight players, such as Alexis Díaz (RHP) and Tyler Stephenson (C). The Colorado Rockies list three players, including Ryan Feltner (RHP). The Los Angeles Dodgers feature five eligible players, highlighted by Brusdar Graterol (RHP) and Anthony Banda (LHP). Miami Marlins have five players in arbitration, while the Milwaukee Brewers have six candidates, including Aaron Civale (RHP). The New York Mets have six players involved; meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies showcase a similar number, with notable players like Alec Bohm (3B) and Jesús Luzardo (LHP).
The Pittsburgh Pirates have six players eligible for salary arbitration, as do the St. Louis Cardinals. The San Diego Padres are also represented by six players, including Jason Adam (RHP) and Luis Arraez (1B-2B). San Francisco Giants have three players in the arbitration process. Finally, the Washington Nationals will enter negotiations with six players, including Riley Adams (C) and MacKenzie Gore (LHP). With the process set to begin, both teams and players are preparing for a significant moment in the offseason.
