Marlins' A.J. Ramos: Avoids arbitration with Marlins

Ramos and the Marlins avoided arbitration on Friday with a one-year, $6.55 million deal, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

The Marlins were aggressive bidders for Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen but ultimately lost out, leaving them with Ramos as their closer -- which isn't the worst consolation prize. The 2016 All-Star notched 40 saves and a 2.81 ERA with 73 strikeouts in 64 innings, establishing him as one of the better ninth-inning options in baseball.