On Friday, the Dodgers announced that they had avoided arbitration with four members of their champion roster. However, the club remained apart on terms with right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler and veteran catcher Austin Barnes.
2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger agreed to a $16.1 million contract. 2020 NLCS and World Series MVP Corey Seager agreed to a $13.75 million contract. Julio Urias and Dylan Floro also came to terms on $3.6 million and $975k deals respectively before Friday’s deadline.
In the case of Buehler, MLB insider Mark Feinsand reported that the LA ace filed a $4.