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Pittsburgh Pirates Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

A deep dive into the Pittsburgh Pirates roster outlook, with projected arbitration salaries and tender decisions to be made this offseason.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 9:46 AM
Pittsburgh Pirates Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions
Key Things to Know
  • Zach Cioffi projects arbitration salaries and predicts contract tender decisions for Pittsburgh Pirates players.
  • Paul Skenes is projected to receive a $7.0 million arbitration salary following his Cy Young and All-Star honors.
  • Oneil Cruz is projected for a $5.8 million salary with expectations of aggressive arbitration negotiations.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Zach Cioffi analyzes the Pittsburgh Pirates' upcoming offseason arbitration landscape, projecting salaries and tender decisions for the team's eligible players. Ace pitcher Paul Skenes leads the projected arbitration salaries with a predicted $7.0 million mark, while outfielder Oneil Cruz is projected to secure $5.8 million.

Cioffi predicts Pittsburgh will tender contracts to key contributors including Skenes, Cruz, Jared Jones, Nick Gonzales, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Yohan Ramirez. Meanwhile, catcher Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez are projected candidates for potential pre-tender agreements before reaching arbitration hearings.

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