MLB Offseason Highlights Budget and Big Deals

Donovan Solano has signed a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners, with potential bonuses up to $1 million based on performance. This signing is considered a budget-friendly acquisition, aligning with MLB trends of impactful low-cost signings, as seen with other players like Ben Lively and Jurickson Profar. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are involved in arbitration with Mark Leiter Jr., failing to agree on a contract, with Leiter seeking $2.5 million versus the Yankees' offer of $2.05 million. Other Yankees arbitration deals include Devin Williams for $8.6 million and Jazz Chisholm for $5.85 million. Additionally, the MLB offseason has seen numerous free-agent signings, with notable deals like Max Fried's $218 million, eight-year contract with New York. These moves highlight a mix of high-impact, high-cost contracts alongside strategic budget signings.