While the 2025 Atlanta Braves season didn't go as planned, it wasn't because of lack of help from their young players. In addition to NL Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin's production throughout the season, the Braves also got a half season of ace-level domination from second year starter Spencer Schwellenbach, as well as an excellent 10-game run from former first rounder Hurston Waldrep.
Since 2022, MLB has rewarded pre-arbitration players for their performances, and Baldwin, Schwellenbach, and Waldrep were among the 101 players who received the bonus.
3 Braves receive hefty pre-arbitration bonuses from MLB
There is roughly $50 million in the pre-arb bonus pool, which comes from every team paying roughly $1.