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Ken Giles, Adeiny Hechavarria win arbitration cases; Roberto Osuna loses

Houston closer Ken Giles and Tampa Bay shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria have won their salary arbitration cases, while Toronto closer Roberto Osuna lost his.

The decisions Saturday left players with a 5-2 record this year. There are 18 players scheduled for hearings in the next two weeks.

Giles got a raise from $555,100 to $4.6 million -- $400,000 more than Houston's offer. This was the first time he was eligible for arbitration.

Giles went 34 for 38 on save chances last season and was 1/3 with a 2.30 ERA. He struggled as the Astros won their first championship, posting an 11.