# Red Sox Arbitration Challenges

> Red Sox face 17 arbitration cases as they sort roster moves.
- Title: Red Sox Arbitration Challenges · The Boston Globe | Shortify
- Summary: Red Sox face 17 arbitration cases as they sort roster moves. The Red Sox have 17 players eligible for arbitration, including four over $2.8 million, with…
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## Arbitration Eligibility
The Red Sox have 17 players eligible for arbitration, matching the Rays for the largest group in this cycle.
## Projected Salaries
MLB Trade Rumors published its list of projected salaries: Jarren Duran at $11.1 million, Adley Rutschman at $9.1 million, Wilyer Abreu at $4.6 million, and Tanner Houck at $4.1 million.
## Non-Tender Candidates
Triston Casas would cost $1.7 million but has not played since May 2025 due to injuries, making the 40-man roster spot potentially more valuable.
## Arbitration Deadline
The deadline for non-tender decisions is November 20, with Kutter Crawford, Romy Gonzalez, Zack Kelly, and Jahmai Jones as other candidates.
## Key takeaway

The Red Sox have 17 players eligible for arbitration, including four over $2.8 million, with decisions due by November 20.