The deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players is this afternoon at 4pm CT. Throughout the day, we’ll surely see a handful of arb-eligible players agree to terms with their clubs to avoid a hearing. These so-called “pre-tender deals” usually, although not always, involve players who were borderline non-tender candidates. Rather than run the risk of … [Read more...] about Players Avoiding Arbitration: 11/21/25
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India, Royals avoid arbitration with 1-year contract; deal worth $8M (source)
One clear reason to believe in new Royals reliever’s comeback after Tigers exile
After signing Alex Lange on Thursday, one key stat shows that the Royals may've just acquired one of the better low-risk relief fliers of the offseason. … [Read more...] about One clear reason to believe in new Royals reliever’s comeback after Tigers exile
Royals, James McArthur Avoid Arbitration
The Royals announced that they have agreed to terms on a contract for the 2026 season with right-hander James McArthur, therefore avoiding arbitration. He will make $810K next year, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. McArthur, 29 next month, showed huge promise a few years ago but is a big wild card now. He debuted with the Royals in 2023 by tossing 23 1/3 innings. His 4.63 earned … [Read more...] about Royals, James McArthur Avoid Arbitration