Ryan Yarbrough lost his arbitration case against the Rays last week after trying to secure a $3.1 million salary for 2021. He will end up receiving the salary provided by the Rays, $2.3 million. Let’s take a look at why he lost, and what made the Rays’ salary more appropriate from the perspective of the arbitrators.
If you need further context, I have written previously about the arbitration process in this article, and there is a DRaysBay Guide from this offseason as well. Please refer to either to learn about eligibility and the hearing.