The Detroit Tigers have their first arbitration-eligible player signed.
A person with knowledge of the situation says the team has settled with utilityman Andrew Romine at $1.3 million for 2017.
There are five arbitration-eligible players remaining. Today is the deadline for teams and players to exchange their arbitration figures.
The Tigers eligible for arbitration are third baseman Nick Castellanos, shortstop Jose Iglesias, right-handed relievers Bruce Rondon and Alex Wilson and lefty reliever Justin Wilson.
According to mlbtraderumors.com, the industry’s authoritative voice on the topic, their projected arbitration salaries are: Castellanos, $2.