Arraez wins arbitration case with Marlins

MIAMI — Infielder Luis Arraez received his arbitration listening to towards the Marlins on Thursday, a supply informed MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Arraez will earn $6.1 million in 2023.

The membership has not confirmed the news.

The Marlins acquired Arraez in a commerce with the Twins for Pablo López and two prospects on Jan. 20. Minnesota had filed at $5 million, a quantity that did not change following the deal. Arraez was in his first yr of arbitration eligibility; he can not grow to be a free agent till after the 2025 season.

Arraez, 25, received the 2022 American League batting crown by hitting .316 with 31 doubles, one triple and eight homers in a career-high 144 video games. He amassed extra walks (50) than strikeouts (43).

Miami plans to play Arraez at second base, transferring All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. to middle area. Arraez additionally will function the backup first baseman to All-Star Garrett Cooper.

Last month the Marlins prevented arbitration with Cooper, catcher Jacob Stallings, infielder Joey Wendle, and relievers JT Chargois and Tanner Scott. They didn’t attain agreements with left-hander Jesús Luzardo and utility participant Jon Berti.