Tampa Bay
Rays

News: The Tampa Bay Rays have defeated Niemann in salary arbitration, improving clubs to 2-0 in decisions this year. Niemann will earn $2.75 million instead of his request for $3.2 million, a three-man panel decided Friday. Arbitrators James Oldham, Howard Edelman and Mark Irvings heard arguments a day earlier.
Impact: Niemann was 11-7 with a 4.06 ERA in 23 starts last season, when he didn't pitch between May 4 and June 20 because of a strained back. He made $903,000.

News: Niemann lost his salary arbitration hearing that took place Friday, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Niemann will make $2.75 million instead of the $3.2 million salary he submitted. Last season, Niemann was 11-7 with a 4.06 ERA in 23 starts, striking out 105 batters and walking 37 in 135.1 innings. Niemann will remain in the rotation for the Rays, but his lack of strikeouts will limit his fantasy value to deeper formats.

News: Niemann and the Tampa Bay Rays have gone to salary arbitration, with the pitcher asking for $3.2 million and the team offering $2.75 million.
Impact: Niemann was 11-7 with a 4.06 ERA in 23 starts last season, when he didn't pitch between May 4 and June 20 because of a strained back. He made $903,000.