Mason Miller and 33 Others Eligible for Salary Arbitration Now

BREAKING: A total of 34 MLB players, including San Diego reliever Mason Miller, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto, and Kansas City third baseman Maikel Garcia, are now eligible for salary arbitration. This urgent announcement affects players with two to three years of service time in Major League Baseball, marking a significant moment in their careers.

The official cutoff for arbitration eligibility is set at 2 years, 140 days of major league service. Other notable players making the list include Colorado outfielder Brenton Doyle, Milwaukee shortstop Brice Turang, and Cincinnati shortstop Matt McLain. This announcement comes just ahead of the crucial salary negotiations scheduled for January 8, 2024.

In a competitive landscape, Jackson Kowar of Seattle and Manuel Rodríguez of Tampa Bay narrowly missed the cutoff at 2 years, 139 days. Meanwhile, San Francisco catcher Patrick Bailey and others fell just short with 2 years, 136 days. The increasing cutoff, which was 2 years, 132 days last offseason, indicates a shifting dynamic in player eligibility.

According to sources, players will exchange proposed salaries on January 8, with hearings scheduled between January 26 and February 13 in Scottsdale, Arizona. These negotiations are critical for players looking to secure their financial futures in an ever-evolving sports economy.

As the landscape of Major League Baseball continues to change, this latest update highlights the ongoing challenges and opportunities for players. The top 22% of players by service time, who have at least two years but less than three, are eligible for arbitration, joining a diverse group of seasoned players.

The historical context is significant: since the inception of the super 2 class in 1991, the eligibility threshold has evolved, increasing from 17% to the current 22% in 2013. This development is crucial for players seeking to maximize their earnings potential.

Stay tuned for further updates as these negotiations unfold. The decisions made will impact not only the players involved but also the broader landscape of Major League Baseball as teams strategize for the upcoming season.