In the high-stakes world of Major League Baseball, teams constantly evaluate their rosters to maximize performance and value. One critical aspect of this evaluation is the decision to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players.
When a team opts not to offer a contract, the player becomes “non-tendered,” making them a free agent and free to sign with any team. This process can be a turning point in a player’s career, offering both risks and opportunities.
Take Rowdy Tellez, for instance. Despite a promising past, his recent decline in performance metrics, including a drop in average exit velocity and hard-hit rate, led to his non-tender status.