According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Ryan Tepera filed for $1.8 million while the Toronto Blue Jays countered at $1.525 million. MLB Trade Rumors had projected Tepera to earn $1.7 million for the 2019 campaign.
The 31-year old earned $574,400 last season while posting a respectable 3.62 earned run average with 19 holds and seven saves in 68 appearances for the Blue Jays. Tepera also sported career-highs last season in strikeouts per nine (9.5) and WAR (1.3).
The former 19th round selection is compiling an impressive MLB resume through four big league seasons.