Minnesota pitchers secure contracts before deadline
- Minnesota pitchers Justin Topa and Brock Stewart have signed one-year contracts ahead of the tender deadline.
- The tender deadline saw a reduction in players eligible for arbitration from 238 to 169.
- The recent agreements indicate active preparations by teams and players as the new season approaches.
In the lead-up to the tender deadline for Major League Baseball players, several pitchers reached agreements on one-year contracts. Justin Topa and Brock Stewart, playing for the Minnesota Twins, confirmed their contracts, while Triston McKenzie of the Cleveland Guardians and Cole Sulser of the Tampa Bay Rays also finalized deals. This round of contracts impacted the number of players eligible for arbitration, reducing it from 238 to 169 in just a week. The arbitration salaries will be proposed by teams and players on January 9, 2025, with hearings scheduled to occur in St. Petersburg, Florida, between January 27 and February 14, 2025. The agreements reflect the ongoing negotiations and preparations players and teams are undertaking as the new season approaches.