Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. and Pirates ace Paul Skenes received the largest bonuses in MLB’s pre-arbitration bonus pool system this season, with bonuses worth $3,077,595 and $2,152,057, respectively. The bonus pool, totaling $50 million, rewards top pre-arbitration players based on awards voting and WAR, with eight players receiving seven-figure bonuses. The system aims to provide more financial support to pre-arbitration players, with bonuses distributed based on awards voting and joint WAR calculations. the given text.
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The Boston Red Sox plan to be active ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, prioritizing "impact starting pitching" as they aim for their first playoff berth since 2021. Insiders list potential trade candidates, including Sandy Alcantara, Kris Bubic, and Mitch Keller, with Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow expected to pursue key upgrades at starting pitcher and possibly first base and catcher. Need More Context? 🔎
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