Mar 7, 2020; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Chris Stratton (46) pitching against the New York Yankees during the first inning at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Prior to Friday afternoon’s deadline to do so the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with all nine of their arbitration eligible players
Friday afternoon was the deadline for MLB clubs to avoid arbitration with their players who are arbitration eligible. Prior to the 3 PM EST deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates were able to agree to terms with all nine of their arbitration eligible players.
Three of these players are relief pitchers, three starting pitchers and three position players.