A pair of young SF Giants players in Patrick Bailey and Randy Rodríguez earned bonuses in 2025. According to the Associated Press, Bailey and Rodríguez received $494,307 and $230,041, respectively, in pre-arbitration bonuses.
Pair of young SF Giants players receive pre-arbitration bonuses for 2025
This bonus structure was added to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) as a way to reward pre-arbitration players.
Oftentimes, a player’s value exceeds what they are being paid during their rookie contracts. During their pre-arbitration years, players have little control over their salary. They are paid near the league minimum.