While the Oakland A’s ten free agents have received a great deal of attention, that is not the only area of concern on the roster. The A’s also had ten players eligible for arbitration, further cutting into their available budget. With players such as Matt Chapman, Matt Olson, and Frankie Montas due to receive significant pay raises, their ability to spend on their roster will take a hit.
However, the A’s do have a bit of certainty when it comes to three of those players. On Tuesday, they agreed to terms with Burch Smith, Tony Kemp, and Chad Pinder, avoiding arbitration with that trio.