Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. acquired roughly $3.08MM from the pre-arbitration bonus pool, experiences Jeff Passan of ESPN. Pirates righty Paul Skenes ($2.15MM) and Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson ($2MM) spherical out the highest three.
The newest collective bargaining settlement launched a $50MM pool that’s divided amongst gamers who’ve but to accrue sufficient service time to succeed in arbitration. (Every group commits round $1.67MM to that fund each season.) The aim was to assist highly-performing younger gamers receives a commission earlier of their careers. Gamers are eligible even when they’ve signed a contract extension, as Witt did earlier than the season. Regardless of inking a deal approaching $289MM, he’ll choose up somewhat greater than $3MM because of his unbelievable ’24 marketing campaign.
A participant receives $2.5MM for profitable MVP or Cy Younger. They’re awarded $1.75MM for a runner-up end, $1.5MM for third place, and $1MM for fourth or fifth place. The Rookie of the 12 months winner in every league will get $750K, whereas the runners-up choose up $500K. Gamers named first-team All-MLB obtain $1MM; a second-team All-MLB placement is price $500K.
Gamers can not double-up on these accolades. They’re paid consistent with the very best award honors they acquired. Witt was the MVP runner-up within the American League. Skenes completed third in Cy Younger voting. Henderson positioned fourth in MVP voting.
After the award cash is paid out, the remaining funds are divided between the highest 100 eligible gamers based mostly on a predetermined Wins Above Alternative method which was mutually permitted by MLB and the Gamers Affiliation. William Contreras, Cole Ragans, Jarren Duran, Jackson Merrill and Luis Gil have been the opposite gamers to high $1MM this 12 months. The Related Press lists each participant who acquired some cash based mostly on their WAR totals — happening to Sal Frelick at somewhat over $232K.
