Cardinals Avoid Arbitration with Five Players, Fail to Reach Deal with Edman

Outfielder Dylan Carlson and Pitcher Ryan Helsley Secure One-Year Deals Amid Team's Roster Consolidation Efforts

The St. Louis Cardinals have avoided arbitration with five players, including outfielder Dylan Carlson and pitcher Ryan Helsley, who have agreed to one-year deals worth $2.35 million and $3.8 million respectively.
Despite a challenging 2023 season due to injuries, Carlson received a significant salary increase from the previous year's $742,400.
Pitchers John King, Andrew Kittredge, and JoJo Romero also avoided arbitration with the Cardinals, indicating the team's strategic approach to consolidating its roster.
The Cardinals were unable to reach an agreement with utility player Tommy Edman by the arbitration deadline, making an arbitration hearing possible.
Edman, a Gold Glove winner in 2021 and a utility Gold Glove finalist in the past two seasons, is up for a significant raise over the $4.2 million he earned in 2023.