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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins a record $19.9 million in arbitration against the Toronto Blue Jays, surpassing the previous high awarded from a hearing. The three-time All-Star is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season and has impressive stats, including a .279 average with 130 homers and 404 RBIs in five seasons with the Blue Jays.
Players swept five salary arbitration decisions against major league teams, with Baltimore outfielder Austin Hays, pitcher Jacob Webb, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, Houston utilityman Mauricio Dubon, and New York Mets reliever Phil Bickford winning their cases. Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went to a hearing that will set a record, asking for $19.9 million, while the Blue Jays offered $18.05 million. Teams won the first two decisions of the year, beating Miami outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez.
Major League Baseball teams had until Friday to decide whether to tender contracts to salary arbitration-eligible players. Those not tendered became free agents, while those who were tendered have until January 12 to work out a deal. Here is a list of players who were non-tendered, including Kevin Smith, Adam Cimber, Kolby Allard, Yonny Chirinos, Brandon Woodruff, Andrew Knizner, Codi Heuer, Austin Nola, and Nick Senzel, among others.