Batting champ Arraez beats Marlins in salary arbitration

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — AL batting champion Luis Arraez won his salary arbitration case and will get a $6.1 million salary from the Miami Marlins, who acquired the infielder from the Minnesota Twins last month. Miami argued for a $5 million salary during a hearing before John Stout, Mark Burstein and Scott Buchheit. Arraez received a raise from $2.2 million. Arraez hit .316 with eight homers, 49 RBIs and a .795 OPS last year. The 25-year-old was traded on Jan. 20 for starting pitcher Pablo López, infielder Jose Salas and outfielder Byron Chourio. Arraez is eligible for free agency after the 2026 season.