As you may already know, today was the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible figures to exchange salary figures for the upcoming 2018 season. While the date is not a hard cutoff by any stretch, it has grown in significance in recent years as most teams in MLB have shifted to “file-and-trial,” which basically means that they won’t discuss or attempt to agree on terms for a one-year deal after this deadline and prior to the arbitration hearing itself.
After making some roster cuts in advance of the non-tender deadline earlier this offseason, the Braves proceeded with five arbitration-eligible players on their roster:
- Chase Whitley (acquired from the Rays) - eligible for arbitration for the first time (Arb1);
- Arodys Vizcaino (Arb3 of four total years given his status as a Super Two player); and
As of today’s deadline, the Braves have managed to agree to terms for the 2018 season with all of the players above but Mike Foltynewicz.