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Dodgers Avoid Arbitration with Four Players Again

1/9/2026

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Summary

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The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with four eligible players ahead of the January 8 deadline.
The Dodgers reached agreements with Brusdar Graterol, Anthony Banda, Brock Stewart, and Alex Call for 2025 salaries of $2.8 million, $1.625 million, $1.3 million, and $1.6 million, respectively.
Brusdar Graterol missed the entire 2025 season due to injury.
This marks the Dodgers' sixth consecutive year avoiding arbitration hearings.

History

Historical Context

In 1975, the arbitration system established by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) led to a landmark ruling that dismantled the reserve clause, allowing players like Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally to become free agents. This decision marked a significant shift in player contracts, paving the way for financial negotiations and team dynamics that continue to shape professional baseball today.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with four eligible players ahead of the January 8 deadline.
The Dodgers reached agreements with Brusdar Graterol, Anthony Banda, Brock Stewart, and Alex Call for 2025 salaries of $2.8 million, $1.625 million, $1.3 million, and $1.6 million, respectively.
Brusdar Graterol missed the entire 2025 season due to injury.
This marks the Dodgers' sixth consecutive year avoiding arbitration hearings.

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