November 22 was the deadline for Major League teams to tender deals to arbitration-eligible players in the 2024-25 offseason. Players tendered don’t need concrete deals to stick with their teams yet — although some did avoid arbitration altogether — but those non-tendered become free agents. Here’s a look at the names who will head to market early this November.

American League

Jacob Webb pitched well with the O’s despite high BB% each of the last two seasons. Webb struck out 58 over 56.2 IP this past season for Baltimore, thanks to a four-seamer with carry (16.5” IVB) and two good secondary offerings, a sweeper and change.

Gavin Sheets, a 2017 second-round pick, was non-tendered by the White Sox. Sheets didn’t live up to lofty expectations, as he recorded a .680 career OPS over four Major League seasons in Chicago.

The Blue Jays non-tendered several relievers, most notably Jordan Romano. Romano, a two-time All-Star, threw just 13.2 IP last season. Before the 2024 season, Romano struck out 145 batters and notched 72 saves, second-most in the league from 2022-23. The 31-year-old possesses a mid-90s with 7.5 feet of extension in 2023, ranked in the 100th percentile.

The Athletics confirmed via team annoucement that Dany Jimenez was non-tendered. Jimenez got a look in the closer’s role two years ago, when he notched 11 saves for Oakland. However, Jimenez proceeded to walk 33 over 49 innings between 2023-24.

National League

Kyle Finnegan might be the most surprising non-tender of the offseason. Finnegan, with one year left of arbitration eligibility, notched 66 saves over the last two seasons with Washington. He was a 2024 NL All-Star. Finnegan isn’t a heavy strikeout pitcher (8.9 career K/9) but can hit the upper-90s and blow away bats.

One name who we primed in October as a likely non-tender candidate was Brendan Rodgers. He was cut loose by Colorado, alongside Cal Quantrill. Rodgers hit .267/.314/.407 with 13 home runs last season. The former first-round pick never developed into an above-average power hitter. But, he’s a good defender at second base.

The Phillies are cutting bait with Austin Hays, acquired midseason for Seranthony Dominguez. Hays posted a .672 OPS in Philadelphia but only had 80 plate appearances. The ex-Oriole sustained a hamstring strain in August and a kidney infection in Setepmber.

The Braves non-tendered two of our other candidates, Griffin Canning and Ramon Laureano, along with pitchers Ray Kerr and Huascar Ynoa. Canning was acquired earlier in the month from Los Angeles (AL) for Jorge Soler.

Pittsburgh, meanwhile, didn’t tender deals to Bryan De La Cruz or Connor Joe. Joe didn’t offer much power for the Bucs, as he hit 20 home runs between 2023-24. But, Joe routinely posted BB% rates north of 10%. De La Cruz hit just three home runs in 44 games with the Pirates, after he blasted 18 in Miami before being traded to Pittsburgh.

Several non-arbitration eligible players, like Brent Honeywell Jr. and Stratton, were also non-tendered.

We should note that several arbitration-eligible players, including Ty France, Luis Urias, and Tejay Antone, among others, were outrighted and elected free agency earlier in September. These moves essentially acted as early non-tenders that cleared 40-man roster space, and were done before the 40-man roster lock.

*(DFA) indicates was previously designated for assignment

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