"Scratching Drew Fortescue was due to his restricted free agency status. This move was for future arbitration and offer sheet protection, not to avoid a bonus."
"The narrative that scratching Drew Fortescue was due to his bonus is most likely untrue. The Rangers are far from a cheap organization."
"Scratching Drew Fortescue for future contract reasons certainly seems selfish too, but it's more easily explained away when it comes to offer sheets and arbitration."
"Drew Fortescue was due arbitration and would have been open to offer sheets at the end of his entry level contract had he played in this one extra game."
Drew Fortescue was scratched by the Rangers before a game against the Dallas Stars, surprising many due to his strong performance. Rumors suggested the scratch was to avoid a nearly $100,000 bonus, but this narrative is likely false. The real reason for the scratch was to protect the team from future arbitration and offer sheet risks associated with Fortescue's restricted free agency status. This decision aligns with team strategy rather than financial constraints.
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