The Washington Nationals had six gamers eligible for arbitration, and settled with 5 of them. The lone exception was new Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who’s headed to arbitration court docket. The Nats filed at $10.3 million, whereas Lowe filed at $11.1 million. The MLB Commerce Rumors projection for Lowe was someplace within the center at $10.7 million.
The Nationals settled with backup catcher Riley Adams for $850,000. They settled with former All-Star Josiah Grey for $1.35 million, regardless of the very fact the proper hander will miss most of subsequent season. Additionally they introduced again veteran reliever Derek Legislation for $2.75 million.
Additionally they agreed to offers with Luis Garcia Jr., and Mackenzie Gore, however the greenback quantities usually are not out there but. Mason Thompson was additionally arbitration eligible, however they already agreed to a $770,000 deal.
The one actual noteworthy information right here is just not settling with Lowe. Whereas it’s not a large deal, going to arbitration court docket over 800,000 {dollars} is rarely one of the simplest ways to begin your relationship together with your marquee offseason acquisition.
