Calvin Faucher asks for $2.05M, Marlins argue for $1.8M in final arbitration hearing
Calvin Faucher, a Super 2 eligible relief pitcher, was awarded a $1.8 million salary for 2026 after arbitration, less than his $2.05 million request, officials said.
- On Friday, Calvin Faucher and the Miami Marlins held the 12th and final arbitration hearing in Scottsdale, with Faucher seeking $2.05 million and the team arguing $1.8 million.
- Faucher, a 30-year-old right-hander, built his arbitration case on last season's statistics, including 59 strikeouts and 24 walks in a career-high 60 1/3 innings.
- The three-member arbitration panel returned a ruling Saturday, a day after hearing arguments, with Robert Herman, Paul Radvany and Walt De Treux issuing their decision.
- The decision immediately determines Faucher's salary and adds to arbitration precedent by awarding the club's $1.8 million offer, maintaining owners' 362-278 edge since 1974.
- The arbitration cycle also featured Tarik Skubal's record $32 million award and wins for Tyler Stephenson and Kris Bubic .
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Calvin Faucher asks for $2.05M, Marlins argue for $1.8M in final arbitration hearing
Calvin Faucher and the Miami Marlins have gone to the 12th and final salary arbitration hearing this year, with the reliever asking for $2.05 million and the team arguing for $1.8 million.
Marlins Win Arbitration Hearing Against Calvin Faucher
The Marlins have won their arbitration hearing with right-hander Calvin Faucher, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports. The panel ruled that Faucher will receive an $1.8MM salary in 2026, rather than the $2.05MM salary he was seeking. Faucher finished the 2025 season with two years and 156 days of Major League service time, thus qualifying for an extra year of arbitration eligibility as a Super Two player. While Faucher and his reps at ACES are undo…
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