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Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Faces Arbitration Decision
Spencer Horwitz, a Super Two player, faces arbitration salary decision with Pittsburgh Pirates.
In brief
Spencer Horwitz, a Super Two player, faces arbitration salary decision with Pittsburgh Pirates. Spencer Horwitz, a Super Two player with two years and 152 days service time, will have his salary set in 2027 arbitration with Pirates. Originally reported by Pittsburgh Pirates On SI.
Pirates' Arbitration Decision
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few arbitration decisions this offseason, with Spencer Horwitz one of them.
Spencer Horwitz Eligible
Horwitz is up for his first year of arbitration but hasn't reached three years of service time yet.
Super Two Definition
Super Two players are up for arbitration with two to three years service time, within the top 22% of that number.
Super Two Cutoff
MLB set the Super Two cutoff at two years and 133 days, or 2.133 for the numerical version.
Super Two Requirements
Super Two players must have 86 days on an MLB active roster or injured list and aren't on a guaranteed contract.
Horwitz Service Time
Horwitz is at two years and 152 days for his service time, 2.152, making him Super Two eligible.
Arbitration Process
If both sides don't agree, an arbitration panel will decide on the salary figure for the following season.
2026 Performance
Horwitz had an incredible start to 2026 with a .280/.386/.455 OPS but was awful after a hamstring injury.
2026 Injury Impact
Horwitz suffered a left hamstring injury on June 24, 2026, and was injured for 10 days.
2026 Post-Injury Stats
Horwitz hit .180/.263/.201 for an OPS of .464 in his final 40 games after returning from injury.
Pirates' Needs
The Pirates need Horwitz to excel at all parts of the lineup, practice plate discipline, add power, and make the postseason.
What to remember
Spencer Horwitz, a Super Two player with two years and 152 days service time, will have his salary set in 2027 arbitration with Pirates.
