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The Toronto Blue Jays closed for more than expected with Daulton Varsho on sizeable salary for 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays ended up closing on outfielder Daulton Varsho's salary for the 2025 season, avoiding arbitration as they closed for more than most thought he would get.
The Blue Jays had quite a few players eligible for arbitration heading into the deadline that just passed at 1PM but it looks like for the most part they settled on a number prior to the deadline.
The Blue Jays have agreed on a salary with outfielder Daulton Varsho avoiding arbitration
The Blue Jays were able to avoid arbitration this afternoon with their top outfielder Daulton Varsho and they were able to settle with many players but still a few are headed to arbitration.
The news was announced that the Blue Jays have avoided arbitration with Varsho by agreeing to pay him $8.2 million this upcoming season which is more than most projections and insiders were expecting.
Daulton Varsho and the Blue Jays have settled on a $8.2 million deal for 2025, per source, avoiding arbitration.
MLB Trade Rumors and most projections had Varsho agreeing to a $7.7 million contract but it looks like he ended up with $500,000 more than expected which still seems fair for what he brings to the team.
MLB Trade Rumors projected $7.7M in arbitration for Varsho
Varsho was defensively one of the best outfielders in the MLB last season and won his first Gold Glove which is why paying him $8.2 million is beyond reasonable.
This is also good for the future as the Blue Jays will maintain a good relationship with Varsho and if they plan on re-signing him, they will likely get a good deal.
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