"Going into the offseason the Blue Jays actually had seven players on the non-tender list, but they have since parted ways with three pitchers; Ryan Burr, Dillon Tate and Nick Sandlin. That left just that group of four listed above with Varsho projected to earn the most in arbitration ($9.7 MM) followed by Lauer ($4.4 MM) Clement ($4.3 MM) and Heineman ($1 MM)."
"From backup catcher Heineman who had the best season of his career at 34-years-old, to Lauer who was one of the Blue Jays most consistent starters during the middle months of the season. There's also Clement who produced a 4.3 bWAR and played in 157 games, dividing up that time by manning all four infield positions throughout the season. Finally, there's Varsho, who only appeared in 71 games due to injuries, but still hit 20 home runs"
The Toronto Blue Jays tendered contracts to all four arbitration-eligible players: Ernie Clement, Daulton Varsho, Eric Lauer and Tyler Heineman. The club non-tendered three pitchers earlier in the offseason — Ryan Burr, Dillon Tate and Nick Sandlin. Arbitration projections placed Varsho at about $9.7 million, Lauer at $4.4 million, Clement at $4.3 million and Heineman at $1 million. Clement played 157 games and produced 4.3 bWAR while manning all four infield positions. Lauer provided consistent starting pitching during the middle months of the season. Varsho hit 20 home runs in 71 games and contributed 2.8 bWAR thanks to strong centre-field defense. Heineman had the best season of his career at age 34.
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