Thursday was the deadline for MLB teams and arbitration-eligible players to file salary figures for the 2025 season. Players with 3-6 years of service time are eligible for arbitration, with “Super Twos” going through the process four times instead of three. Notable signings included Vladimir Guerrero Jr. avoiding arbitration with a $28.5 million deal with the Blue Jays. Padres signed Luis Arraez and Dylan Cease to 2025 contracts, while Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet and Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan are discussing multi-year extensions. Other players who agreed to 2025 contracts worth at least $7 million were also noted. Players who sign before the filing deadline receive fully guaranteed contracts. In the past, pre-arbitration and arbitration contracts were not guaranteed, and players released in spring training received termination pay. Now, signing before the filing deadline ensures full-season salary security. Notable unsigned players include Kyle Tucker, Jarren Duran, and William Contreras, among others, who may reach contract agreements or head to arbitration hearings.
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MLB arbitration: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Garrett Crochet, Tarik Skubal among those to earn big raises
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