An SB Nation writer would tender eight of the Cardinals’ nine arbitration-eligible players, plus Riley O’Brien if he qualifies for Super Two, while non-tendering Nolan Gorman. In that case, the tenders are estimated to add $40.6 million next season.
The estimates put Andre Pallante at $8.5 million and Alec Burleson at $7 million; Matthew Liberatore, Masyn Winn and Ivan Herrera are each projected at $4.5 million. The writer estimates Gorman at $3.5 million but says the decision is about roster fit: he believes Gorman needs a change of scenery and the Cardinals have other potential third-base options.
The salary projections use player comparisons and arbitration percentages from a 2016 analysis, which the writer acknowledges may be outdated. The post says O’Brien had 2.129 years of service as of the trade deadline; MLB Trade Rumors projected a 2.130-year Super Two cutoff, which could change.
