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Jays star Donaldson headed for arbitration for second straight year
TORONTO – American LeagueMVP Josh Donaldson has filed for salary arbitration, asking for a huge raise to US$11.8 million after leading the Toronto Blue Jays to the playoffs for the first time since 1993.
The Blue Jays offered $11,350,000 on Friday, the day sides were required to swap figures.
The American League MVP lost his case last year and made $4.3 million.
The Blue Jays did avoid arbitration with recently acquired right-handed reliever Drew Storen, signing him to a one-year deal worth $8.375 million.
Toronto also signed one-year deals with left-handed pitcher Brett Cecil ($3.8 million), outfielder Michael Saunders ($2.9 million), right-hander Drew Hutchison ($2.2 million), left-hander Aaron Loup ($1.05 million) and right-hander Steve Delabar ($835,000).
Right-hander Jesse Chavez joined Donaldson in filing for arbitration. He asked for $4 million and the Blue Jays offered $3.6 million.
— With files from The Associated Press
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