Arbitration Hearings Begin for 22 Players as Teams Seek Bullpen Upgrades Through Free Agency, Trades
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Arbitration hearings starting today for 22 players who did not reach salary agreements with their teams. Largest gap is $6.9MM vs $5MM between Rangers and Adolis Garcia.
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Several agreements reached over weekend, led by extension for Tigers prospect Colt Keith. Teams signing free agents will need to open 40-man roster spots.
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Reliever market active since Josh Hader's $95MM deal. More relievers signed over weekend, including Neris and Ottavino. Top remaining free agent options include Wandy Peralta, Brad Hand, Phil Maton.
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Trade market also an option for bullpen help. Rumors that closers Clase and Jansen could be available.
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Arbitration hearings today, more roster moves coming, free agent and trade markets still options to improve bullpens.