Back in October, we took an early look at the A's payroll situation for next season. Now that the deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players has passed, we should have a clearer idea of what that payroll will look like.
Here is an updated breakdown:
Guaranteed contracts
Stephen Piscotty: $7,333,333
Yusmeiro Petit: $5,500,000
Fernando Rodney: $5,250,000
Liam Hendriks: $2,150,000
Josh Phegley: $1,075,000
Ryan Dull: $860,000
Retained Salary
Brandon Moss: $1,000,000
Total guaranteed salary: $23,168,333
Arbitration
Here are the A's six remaining arbitration-eligible players, along with their projected arbitration number from MLB Trade Rumors:
Khris Davis - $18.