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The 2019 major league offseason is finally here. The Dodgers ended their season with 42 players on the 40-man roster, including two on the 60-day disabled list. However that number is already changed because free agency began yesterday, October 31 at 6:00 a.m. PDT.
There are currently 39 players on the 40-man roster as the Dodgers selected left-handed pitcher Victor Gonzalez’s contract on October 31.
Free agents (4)
- David Freese
- Rich Hill
- Russell Martin
- Hyun-Jin Ryu
David Freese announced his retirement shortly after the Dodgers were eliminated from the playoffs.
Ryu is no longer eligible to receive a qualifying offer having accepted the offer last year.
Options (2)
Kenley Jansen can opt out of his contract, he has two years left and the contract is worth $38 million. It was reported on October 31 that Jansen will not opt out.
Jedd Gyorko has a $13 million club option for 2020 with a $1 million buyout. It would seem very likely that the Dodgers will pay the buyout and that Gyorko will be a free agent.
Players under contract
Under Contract (6)
| Player | Service Time | 2019 Salary | 2020 Salary | Signed Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Service Time | 2019 Salary | 2020 Salary | Signed Through |
| Clayton Kershaw | 11.105 | $31,000,000 | $31,000,000 | 2021 |
| Justin Turner | 9.045 | $18,000,000 | $19,000,000 | 2020 |
| A.J. Pollock | 7.052 | $13,000,000 | $12,000,000 | 2023 |
| Joe Kelly | 7.029 | $4,000,000 | $8,500,000 | 2022 |
| Kenta Maeda | 4.000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | 2023 |
| Yasiel Sierra | ~~~ | $4,000,000 | $5,500,000 | 2021 |
The six under contract account for a total $79 million for 2020 (prior to any bonuses), $73.5 million toward the competitive balance tax threshold which increases to $208 million next year. If Kenley Jansen does not use his opt out, this figure will increase to $97 million ($91.5 million toward the competitive tax threshold).
Yaisel Sierra is still under contract through 2021, but remains off the 40-man roster, with his salary not counting toward the competitive balance tax.
Arbitration eligible
Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy will likely see the biggest salary increases as they will have their first arbitration-eligible offseason.
Arbitration eligible (12)
| Player | Service Time | 2019 salary | 2020 estimate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Service Time | 2019 salary | 2020 estimate* |
| Pedro Baez | 5.059 | $2,100,000 | $3,300,000 |
| Kiké Hernandez | 5.054 | $3,725,000 | $5,500,000 |
| Joc Pederson | 5.028 | $5,000,000 | $8,500,000 |
| Yimi Garcia | 4.149 | $710,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Chris Taylor | 4.037 | $3,500,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Corey Seager | 4.032 | $4,000,000 | $7,100,000 |
| Ross Stripling | 3.115 | $595,000 | $2,300,000 |
| Austin Barnes | 3.098 | $605,000 | $2,600,000 |
| Scott Alexander | 3.097 | $575,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Max Muncy | 3.027 | $575,000 | $4,600,000 |
| Cody Bellinger | 2.160 | $605,000 | $11,600,000 |
| Julio Urías | 2.117 | $565,000 | $1,700,000 |
Players under team control
The remainder of the roster is comprised of players with under three years of service time.
Team Control (20)
| Player | Service Time | Options remaining (used) | 2019 salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Service Time | Options remaining (used) | 2019 salary |
| Tyler White | 2.101 | 0 (2016-18) | $208,847 |
| Dylan Floro | 2.053 | 1 (2016-17) | $565,000 |
| Kristopher Negron | 2.036 | 0 (2011-12, 2015) | $202,139 |
| Walker Buehler | 1.168 | 2 (2018) | $570,000 |
| J.T. Chargois | 1.125 | 0 (2016-19) | $317,433 |
| Adam Kolarek | 1.122 | 2 (2017) | $179,936 |
| Caleb Ferguson | 1.093 | 2 (2019) | $560,000 |
| Alex Verdugo | 1.078 | 2 (2018) | $560,000 |
| Casey Sadler | 1.035 | 0 (2014-15, 2019) | $228,529 |
| Matt Beaty | 0.137 | 2 (2019) | $418,476 |
| Dennis Santana | 0.133 | 1 (2018, 2019) | unknown |
| Will Smith | 0.090 | 2 (2019) | $231,497 |
| Dustin May | 0.059 | 3 (none) | unknown |
| Tony Gonsolin | 0.049 | 2 (2019) | unknown |
| Josh Sborz | 0.049 | 2 (2019) | unknown |
| Kyle Garlick | 0.046 | 2 (2019) | unknown |
| Edwin Rios | 0.043 | 2 (2019) | unknown |
| Gavin Lux | 0.028 | 3 (none) | unknown |
| Keibert Ruiz | -0- | 2 (2019) | unknown |
| Victor Gonzalez | -0- | 3 (none) | unknown |
The minimum service time needed for Super Two status — defined as the top 22% in service time among players with at least two years but not quite three years — is reportedly at two years, 115 days per MLB Trade Rumors.
The 2020 major league minimum salary will be $555,000 plus a cost-of-living adjustment.
Important offseason dates
- The day after the World Series ends: Free agency began on October 31st at 6 a.m. PT
- Three days after the World Series ends (Nov. 2): Contract option decisions have to made by this day.
- Five days after the World Series ends (Nov. 4): Free agents can sign with new teams beginning at 2 p.m. PT; also the deadline for teams to submit qualifying offers
- 15 days after the World Series (Nov. 14): Deadline for free agents to accept or reject qualifying offers is 2 p.m. PT
- November 11-14, 2019: MLB General Manager Meetings in Scottsdale
- November 20, 2019: Deadline to set rosters in preparation for the Rule 5 Draft.
- December 2, 2019: Deadline to tender contracts to players not under contract.
- December 8-12, 2019: Winter Meetings, in San Diego (Rule 5 Draft is Thursday, Dec. 12)
- January 10, 2020: Deadline for players and teams to exchange numbers for salary arbitration.
- February 3-21, 2020: Arbitration hearings (scheduled as needed)