"Those players are Daulton Varsho, Eric Lauer, Ernie Clement, and Tyler Heineman. At the end of the season, relievers Dillon Tate, Ryan Burr, and Nick Sandlin were eligible for arbitration but were eventually outrighted and became free agents. Arbitration projections are as follows for the four players, Varsho is projected to earn $9.7 million, Lauer is projected to earn $4.4 million, Clement is projected to earn $4.3 million, and Heineman is projected to earn $1 million."
"All of this was known heading into Friday's 6:00 PM ET non-tender deadline, but what about others from around the league? Well, former Blue Jay Alek Manoah was non-tendered by the Atlanta Braves, making him a free agent for the first time in his career. The Blue Jays' former ace didn't pitch in 2025, and only made five starts in 2024 before Tommy John surgery derailed his season."
"In Frasso's case, the right-handed pitcher's season was a tough one, posting a 5.49 ERA and 5.68 FIP in 77 innings pitched. Frasso missed the entirety of the 2024 season, with his last quality season coming in 2023. Former Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire was non-tendered by the Chicago Cubs. Last season, the 30-year-old slashed .226/.245/.444 with nine home runs in 140 plate appearances. He's carved out a role as a backup catcher."
Daulton Varsho, Eric Lauer, Ernie Clement, and Tyler Heineman were arbitration-eligible with projections of $9.7M, $4.4M, $4.3M, and $1M respectively. Relievers Dillon Tate, Ryan Burr, and Nick Sandlin were arbitration-eligible but were outrighted and became free agents. Alek Manoah was non-tendered by the Atlanta Braves after missing 2025 and making only five 2024 starts before undergoing Tommy John surgery. Right-hander Frasso posted a 5.49 ERA and 5.68 FIP across 77 innings after missing 2024, with his last strong season in 2023. Reese McGuire was non-tendered by the Cubs after slashing .226/.245/.444 with nine home runs in 140 plate appearances. The Texas Rangers non-tendered Adolis García and Jonah Heim amid declines from prior peak production.
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