"The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the offseason with nine players eligible for arbitration, but cut that group down to just four. Brusdar Graterol was one of them and reportedly agreed to a new contract on Wednesday. Now, Anthony Banda and the Dodgers have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract for the 2026 season, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic:"
"Last year, Banda signed a one-year deal worth $1 million, and his expected salary figure for 2026 was $2 million. The reported deal falls short of expectations by just over $300,000 which is not unusual for how the arbitration process plays out. Banda is entering his third season with the Dodgers after spending stints with seven other organizations. Since joining the Dodgers, he has established himself as a quality member of the bullpen."
"Dodgers arbitration eligible players Along with Banda and Graterol, Alex Call and Brock Stewart were also eligible for arbitration and each agreed to terms on deadline day as well. Previously, the Dodgers had Evan Phillips, Tony Gonsolin, Ben Rortvedt, Michael Grove and Alex Veisa as arbitration eligible players. Vesia had his option picked up, while Phillips and Gonsolin were non-tendered."
The Dodgers finalized arbitration resolutions by Jan. 8, reducing nine eligible players to four. Anthony Banda agreed to a one-year, $1,625,000 contract for 2026, below his $2 million expected figure and up from his $1 million 2025 deal. Banda has produced a 3.14 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over 114.2 innings with a .211 opponent average, 23.3% strikeout rate and 10.9% walk rate. He has one more arbitration year before free agency and is out of Minor League options. Other arbitration agreements included Brusdar Graterol, Alex Call and Brock Stewart; some players were non-tendered.
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