Demetrius Bell, an Atlanta-based writer with a deep passion for baseball and a long-time follower of the Atlanta Braves, has written extensively on the subject, contributing to platforms like SB Nation and others. Today is a critical day for Major League Baseball teams and players involved in arbitration. There are two key deadlines: agreements needed to be reached by 1:00 p.m. ET, and for those who didn’t settle by then, salary figures must be exchanged by 8:00 p.m. ET tonight.
The Atlanta Braves entered today with three arbitration-eligible players: Jarred Kelenic, Dylan Lee, and Eli White. So far, the Braves have finalized an agreement with Kelenic, securing a $2.3 million contract for the 2025 season. This news was initially reported by Robert Murray of FanSided and subsequently confirmed by the Braves.
Currently, updates on Lee and White are pending. As the deadline has passed, the exchange of figures continues, and news on these players could emerge anytime. Rest assured, this post will be updated with any new developments.
UPDATE [2:05 PM]: The Braves have successfully reached an agreement with Dylan Lee, thus avoiding arbitration.
Additionally, MLB.com Braves beat writer Mark Bowman reports that the Braves will not have any arbitration hearings this year. It turns out that Eli White was not eligible for arbitration after all, concluding the Braves’ arbitration dealings for the 2025 season.
Looking ahead, Jarred Kelenic will aim to improve his performance after a challenging initial season in Atlanta, where he posted a .231/.286/.393 slash line, with a wOBA of .29 and a wRC+ of 86 over 118 games. Meanwhile, Dylan Lee will enter the season eager to maintain his strong performance. Lee had an ERA- of 51 and a FIP- of 76 over a career-high 59.2 innings in 2024, proving to be a formidable presence on the mound.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Braves prepare for the upcoming season.
