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Guardians Pitchers Score Big with Pre-Christmas Bonuses

11/27/2025

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Cleveland Guardians pitchers Gavin Williams, Cade Smith, and Tanner Bibee received pre-Christmas bonuses from MLB's $50 million pool for players lacking arbitration eligibility.
The bonuses totaled $342,481 for Williams, $295,820 for Smith, and $217,235 for Bibee, while Smith posted 16 saves and over 100 strikeouts in 2024.
Tanner Bibee signed a five-year, $48 million contract and led the Guardians in innings pitched.

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Cleveland Guardians pitchers Gavin Williams, Cade Smith, and Tanner Bibee received pre-Christmas bonuses from MLB's $50 million pool for players lacking arbitration eligibility.
The bonuses totaled $342,481 for Williams, $295,820 for Smith, and $217,235 for Bibee, while Smith posted 16 saves and over 100 strikeouts in 2024.
Tanner Bibee signed a five-year, $48 million contract and led the Guardians in innings pitched.