Aug 1, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor (36) pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Braves Unable to Come to Agreement with Minor Despite Last Minute Attempt
At midnight Eastern time Wednesday night, all teams with arbitration-eligible players are required to declare that they will offer (“tender”) a contract to each one. Failure to do so results in that player becoming a free agent – able to contact any of the 30 major league clubs and negotiate another deal.