Today – a couple of hours ago, actually at 1pm ET – was the deadline for arbitration-eligible players to file for arbitration and agree to the contract details. Thus, there has been a flurry of reports from all over of players agreeing to terms with their parent clubs to avoid the annoying task that is the arbitration hearing.
That kind of agreement didn’t happen for one Atlanta Braves pitcher.
The Braves and Mike Foltynewicz failed to agree on figures and will now venture down the path of salary comparisons and additional paperwork.
The Braves did not reach an agreement with Foltynewicz.