The deadline to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible gamers is tonight at 7pm CT. Right here’s a rundown of the gamers on Nationwide League groups which have been non-tendered in the present day. This put up will likely be up to date as extra selections are revealed. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projected salaries for all gamers eligible for arbitration final month. All gamers who’re non-tendered earlier than this night’s deadline go instantly into free company, the place they’re eligible to signal with any of MLB’s 30 golf equipment.
Onto the transactions…
The Braves non-tendered outfielder Ramón Laureano, left-hander Ray Kerr, in addition to right-handers Griffin Canning, Huascar Ynoa and Royber Salinas, which you’ll be able to learn extra about right here.
The Brewers parted methods with lefty reliever Hoby Milner, who’d been projected at $2.7MM for his remaining arbitration season. The usually dependable southpaw was tagged for a 4.73 ERA in 64 2/3 innings this 12 months.
The Cardinals have non-tendered right-hander Adam Kloffenstein, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville Information-Democrat (Bluesky hyperlink). The righty solely simply made his main league debut in 2024 and was not but arb-eligible. He instantly turns into a free agent with out being uncovered to waivers.
The Cubs have non-tendered infielder Nick Madrigal, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN (X hyperlink). Madrigal has hit .251/.304/.312 for a 76 wRC+ during the last three seasons with the Cubs and was projected for a $1.9MM wage subsequent 12 months. Chicago additionally introduced they non-tendered outfielder Mike Tauchman, which comes as a little bit of a shock after he reached base at a .357 clip this 12 months. Patrick Knowledge, Adbert Alzolay, Brennen Davis and Trey Wingenter — all of whom have been designated for project earlier this week — have been additionally dropped.
The Diamondbacks non-tendered lefty reliever Brandon Hughes, per a membership announcement. The 28-year-old southpaw allowed 16 runs over 17 2/3 large league innings this 12 months. He wasn’t eligible for arbitration however would’ve occupied a 40-man roster spot if supplied a contract.
The Dodgers are non-tendering right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. and left-hander Zach Logue, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Instances (X hyperlink). Each pitchers are nonetheless of their pre-arbitration years, so this was extra in regards to the Dodgers sending them to free company with out exposing them to waivers, versus value chopping. Maybe the membership will look to re-sign them on minor league offers.
The Giants solely made two non-tenders, parting with lefty Ethan Small and righty Kai-Wei Teng. Teng had been designated for project earlier within the week. Small, who was in his pre-arbitration years, spent the season within the minors or on the injured checklist.
The Marlins had zero non-tenders. They supplied contracts to everybody on the 40-man roster.
The Mets dropped a trio of gamers from the 40-man roster: relievers Grant Hartwig and Alex Younger and outfield prospect Alex Ramirez. Younger was the one member of that group who’d been eligible for arbitration. The southpaw pitched effectively in a depth function, however the Mets didn’t wish to hold him round at a $1.4MM projection. Hartwig made 4 appearances this 12 months, whereas the 21-year-old Ramirez (a former prime prospect) had a .210/.291/.299 displaying in Double-A.
The Nationals introduced that they’ve non-tendered right-hander Kyle Finnegan and Tanner Rainey, which you’ll be able to learn extra about right here.
The Padres dropped 4 gamers from the roster: righties Luis Patino and Logan Gillaspie, outfielder Bryce Johnson and infielder Mason McCoy. Patino, who underwent Tommy John surgical procedure final summer time, was the one member of the group who’d been eligible for arbitration. The opposite three cuts are merely about roster upkeep. The Padres may attempt to carry anybody from that group again on minor league offers.
The Phillies won’t be tendering a contract to outfielder Austin Hays, which MLBTR lined earlier in the present day.
The Pirates are anticipated to non-tender first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe and outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, per Alex Stumpf of MLB.com (Bluesky hyperlink). They’re additionally non-tendering right-hander Hunter Stratton, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Put up-Gazette (X hyperlink). Joe was projected for a wage of $3.2MM subsequent 12 months and De La Cruz $4MM. Stratton had not but certified for arbitration. Joe has been round league common on the plate in his profession however doing extra harm towards lefties. De La Cruz has hit .253/.297/.407 in his profession for a wRC+ of 90. Startton had a 3.58 ERA this 12 months however his season was ended by knee surgical procedure, giving him an unsure path ahead.
The Reds have non-tendered right-hander Ian Gibaut, per Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer (Bluesky hyperlink). The righty was projected for a wage of $800K. He spent the overwhelming majority of 2024 on the injured checklist attributable to arm bother and solely made two appearances on the season.
The Rockies moved on from starter Cal Quantrill and second baseman Brendan Rodgers, which MLBTR lined right here.
