Mickey Moniak has emerged victorious in his arbitration case against the Los Angeles Angels, securing a $2 million salary for 2025, surpassing the team's $1.5 million offer. This marks Moniak's first arbitration experience since being selected as the first overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft. Currently under club control until 2027, he will have two additional arbitration opportunities in the coming seasons. In addition to Moniak, the Angels have dealt with other arbitration cases this offseason, including left-handed reliever José Quijada and third baseman Luis Rengifo, whose negotiations are still underway.

Since joining the Angels, Moniak has significantly improved his performance, posting a career-best season in 2023 with a .280 batting average, 14 home runs, and contributing at least 45 RBIs in both of his full seasons with the team. Despite his success, the anticipated return of three-time AL MVP Mike Trout in 2025 will likely restrict Moniak's playing time to a platoon role, as Trout, Jo Adell, and Taylor Ward are expected to be the regular outfield trio next season.

Mickey Moniak secured a significant victory in salary arbitration against the Los Angeles Angels, receiving a raise to $2 million, surpassing the team's offer of $1.5 million. The ruling was issued by a panel that included Melinda Gordon, Samantha Tower, and John Woods.

Meanwhile, Mark Leiter Jr. represented a noteworthy case for the New York Yankees, being the first to go to a hearing since Dellin Betances in 2017. He requested $2.5 million, while the Yankees countered with $2.05 million. The decision regarding Leiter's case will be announced in conjunction with other pending cases, including those of Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana.

Other players navigating arbitration include Luis Rengifo of the Angels and Nathaniel Lowe from the Nationals. Rengifo is seeking $5.95 million, with a counter of $5.8 million from the team. This year’s arbitration hearings will continue until February 14, further shaping the financial landscapes of these players' careers.