Mickey Moniak, the Los Angeles Angels outfielder, has triumphed in salary arbitration, securing a raise to $2 million, surpassing the team's offer of $1.5 million. This marks Moniak's first eligibility for arbitration after a season where he batted .219, hitting 14 home runs and achieving a career-high of 49 RBIs. The ruling was made by Melinda Gordon, Samantha Tower, and John Woods after they evaluated the arguments presented a day prior.

In related arbitration news, right-hander Jovan Oviedo lost his case with the Pittsburgh Pirates, resulting in an $850,000 salary instead of his requested $1.15 million. The future of another Pirates pitcher, Dennis Santana, remains undecided as he seeks $2.1 million against an offer of $1.4 million. A total of eight players are still awaiting decisions, including Angels first baseman/second baseman Luis Rengifo, who has sought $5.95 million with a counteroffer at $5.8 million.