The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the arbitration deadline with a small group of players still awaiting resolution, continuing a trend of efficiency that has defined the club’s roster management in recent years. As of now, the Dodgers have three arbitration-eligible players whose cases remain unsettled: left-hander Anthony Banda, right-hander Brock Stewart, and outfielder Alex Call.

Those service-time figures reflect where each player falls in the arbitration process and help shape expectations for potential salary outcomes.

Banda and Stewart, both key bullpen contributors, are deeper into their arbitration windows and could command modest raises based on recent performance and usage.

Call, with fewer than three full years of service, represents the least expensive of the group but still provides value as a versatile depth outfielder.

While those three cases remain open, the Dodgers have already avoided arbitration with two notable relievers, further limiting uncertainty ahead of the deadline.

On Tuesday, the club reached an agreement with right-hander Brusdar Graterol, settling on a $2.8 million salary for the upcoming season. Graterol missed the entire 2025 campaign due to injury, but the Dodgers’ decision to retain him at that figure reflects confidence in his ability to rebound and reclaim a high-leverage role when healthy.

In addition, the Dodgers exercised their $3.65 million club option on left-hander Alex Vesia back in November, effectively removing him from the arbitration equation altogether.

Vesia has been a steady presence in the bullpen over multiple seasons, and the early decision provided cost certainty while preserving a reliable matchup option against left-handed hitters.

Collectively, the Dodgers’ approach underscores their preference for resolving matters early when possible and avoiding arbitration hearings, which can sometimes strain relationships between players and organizations. By locking in deals with Graterol and Vesia ahead of time, Los Angeles reduced its arbitration workload and maintained continuity within the bullpen.

The remaining cases — Banda, Stewart, and Call — are not expected to dramatically alter the Dodgers’ payroll picture, but they will still be worth monitoring. Whether the club reaches agreements before the deadline or proceeds to hearings, the Dodgers are well positioned financially and roster-wise.

As has often been the case, arbitration day figures to be more procedural than dramatic for the Dodgers, reinforcing long-term planning rather than last-minute chaos.

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