WASHINGTON -- The Nationals avoided arbitration on Friday with third baseman Anthony Rendon and shortstop Trea Turner as they agreed to terms with all but two of their five eligible players. The club was not able to reach an agreement with either reliever Kyle Barraclough or outfielder Michael A. Taylor, who may now go to a hearing, a source told to MLB.com.
Rendon, who is in his final year of arbitration eligibility and can become a free agent after the 2019 season, will reportedly earn $18.8 million next season, according to USA Today.