Seattle Mariners and starting pitcher Logan Gilbert have settled on a $7.625 million contract to avoid salary arbitration.
The Mariners have now settled with three players so far. Gilbert as listed above, Cal Raleigh at $5.6M, and Randy Arozarena at $11.3M.
This number for Logan Gilbert has come as a surprise to many in the baseball world, there was belief that he could hit nearly $10-11M, instead they settled at $7.625M and avoided arbitration.
Gilbert is coming off the best season of his career, posting a 3.23 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP. His 208 2/3 innings of work led the major leagues. He showcased elite command with a 4.6% walk rate. He generated strikeouts at a strong 27.4% K rate and whiffs at a solid 31.7% rate.
He also generated a 3.14 xERA, placing him in the 87th percentile among qualified hitters. Gilbert has been one of the most reliable workhorse pitchers in the sport, making at least 32 starts each of the past three seasons.
The Seattle Mariners and Logan Gilbert have settled at $7.625 million avoiding arbitration.
— Seattle Mariners ON Tap (@MarinersONTap) January 9, 2025
Now we are here today:
- Randy Arozarena settles at $11.3M
- Cal Raleigh settles at $5.6M
- Logan Gilbert settles at $7.625M pic.twitter.com/P1eGqZtUEb
Still waiting on Georg Kirby, Trent Thornton, Gabe Speier and Taylor Saucedo to finalize the Mariners settlements.