MLB Teams Finalize Arbitration Contracts for Players

The Oakland Athletics have finalized their offseason moves, avoiding arbitration with Miguel Andujar on a one-year, $3 million deal and extending Brent Rooker's contract for five years at $60 million. Seth Brown also secured a $2.7 million contract for 2025, while the A's non-tendered Dany Jiménez and Austin Adams. In San Diego, Adrian Morejon avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $2 million deal, with potential plans to transition him to a starting role after a strong 2024 season. The Padres also reached an agreement with Luis Arraez for $14 million, marking his last arbitration year. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks signed Pavin Smith to a $1.5 million deal, following a breakout performance last season, while the Houston Astros secured Luis Garcia for $1.875 million despite his recovery from Tommy John surgery. These moves reflect strategic roster adjustments as teams prepare for the upcoming season.