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Philadelphia Phillies Can't Come to Agreement With Top Two Relievers in Arbitration Filings

The Philadelphia Phillies failed to reach an agreement with José Alvarado and Seranthony Domínguez in a bid to avoid arbitration hearings.
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Philadelphia Phillies Can't Come to Agreement With Top Two Relievers in Arbitration Filings
Philadelphia Phillies Can't Come to Agreement With Top Two Relievers in Arbitration Filings

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The Philadelphia Phillies had six arbitration-eligible players heading into Friday's salary exchange deadline. They were able to reach agreements with Rhys Hoskins, Ranger Suárez, Gregory Soto and Edmundo Sosa. But they were unable to come to terms with two of their relief arms in José Alvarado and Seranthony Domínguez.

Both players throw very hard from both sides, can take the responsibility of the ninth inning, and played integral parts in winning a National League pennant during the 2022 MLB season.

MLB Insider Mark Feinsand is reporting that the Phillies filed at $3.2 million while Alvarado's camp filed for $3.7 million. Likewise, Philadelphia filed at $2.1 million while Domínguez's camp filed at $2.9 million. 

While not leagues apart, unlike some stars and their respective franchises, the amount is significant enough that an arbitration hearing in February is likely.

The other option is that all parties can still come to an agreement or even extension prior to the arbitration hearing. Friday's deadline was just for salary number exchange. That being said, getting a deal done can reduce a lot of stress and outside noise while allowing both sides to focus on the spring and the upcoming MLB season. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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