The majority of arbitration-eligible players agreed to contracts to avoid going to a hearing, but 17 players did not reach terms before the deadline.
The file-and-trial approach taken by teams discourages continued negotiations on one-year deals after the exchange deadline, aiming to set a clear boundary.
In arbitration, a three-person panel decides between the player’s and team’s filing figure, with its structure preventing a midpoint selection to avoid anchoring.
Notable players, including Tucker and King, stand out with significant gaps between filing figures, raising the likelihood of hearings scheduled between January 27 and February 14.
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