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Betts, Stroman, Springer headline players facing arbitration

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman, and Houston Astros outfielder George Springer headline a list of 27 players who could be heading to arbitration after failing to agree to a salary with their respective clubs for the 2018 season prior to Friday's deadline.

Betts requested to be paid $10.5 million, while the Red Sox countered with $7.5 million. The $3-million difference is the largest of any of the arbitration-eligible players. Springer and the Astros sit $2 million apart, the second-highest discrepancy. Stroman, meanwhile, will likely land in arbitration, as the Blue Jays use the file-and-trial approach.

Teams and players have the next several weeks to try and find a middle ground before facing an arbitration hearing. If they're unwilling to come to terms, a panel of arbitrators will decide on a salary by choosing either the player's request, or the team's.

Here is the full list of players potentially heading to arbitration, along with the salaries exchanged:

Player Team Player Request Team Offer
Kendall Graveman Athletics $2.6M $2.36M
Ken Giles Astros $4.6M $4.2M
Collin McHugh Astros $5M $4.55M
George Springer Astros $10.5M $8.5M
Roberto Osuna Blue Jays $5.8M $5.3M
Marcus Stroman Blue Jays $6.9M $6.5M
Mike Foltynewicz Braves $2.3M $2.2M
Justin Grimm Cubs $2.475M $2.2M
Shelby Miller D-Backs $4.9M $4.7M
Trevor Bauer Indians $6.525M $5.3M
Justin Bour Marlins $3.4M $3M
J.T. Realmuto Marlins $3.5M $2.9M
Dan Straily Marlins $3.55M $3.37M
Zack Wheeler Mets $1.9M $1.5M
Kevin Gausman Orioles $6.225M $5.3M
Jonathan Schoop Orioles $9M $7.5M
Felipe Rivero Pirates $2.9M $2.4M
Adeiny Hechavarria Rays $5.9M $5.35M
Jake Odorizzi Rays $6.3M $6.05M
Scooter Gennett Reds $5.7M $5.1M
Eugenio Suarez Reds $4.2M $3.75M
Mookie Betts Red Sox $10.5M $7.5M
Brandon Maurer Royals $3.5M $2.95M
Jose Iglesias Tigers $6.8M $5.6M
Kyle Gibson Twins $4.55M $4.2M
Avisail Garcia White Sox $6.7M $5.85M
Yolmer Sanchez White Sox $2.35M $2.1M

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