ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Houston shortstop Carlos Correa and Washington outfielder Michael A. Taylor became the first players of the year to go to salary arbitration hearings.
Correa asked for a raise from $1 million to $5 million, and the Astros argued for $4.25 million during Thursday’s session before arbitrators Elizabeth Neumeier, James Oldham and Gary Kendellen.
Taylor asked for a hike from $2.5 million to $3.5 million, and the Nationals countered with $3.25 million before arbitrators Mark Burstein, James Darby and Matt Goldberg.
Decisions are expected Friday.
Correa hit .239 with 15 homers and 65 RBIs last season, slowed by a bad back.