A’s sign MVP finalist Marcus Semien, six others to avoid arbitration

After entering the winter with seven arbitration-eligible players, the A’s have reached agreements with all parties, including AL MVP finalist Marcus Semien, the team announced Friday.

The Oakland A’s agreed to terms with RHPs Chris Bassitt and Liam Hendriks, LHP Sean Manaea, INFs Chad Pinder and Marcus Semien and OFs Mark Canha and Robbie Grossman on one-year contracts for the 2020 season. The A’s have no arbitration-eligible players remaining on the roster
— A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) January 10, 2020

Semien will get $13 million in a one-year deal, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand first reported. The shortstop earned $5.9 million in 2019 and is set to enter free agency after the 2020 season.

With our All Access Daily newsletter, stay in the game with the latest updates on your beloved Bay Area and California sports teams!

Per source, SS Marcus Semien and the Athletics avoid arbitration, settle for $13 million.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 10, 2020

The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser first reported the figures for the other six players.

The others coming to agreements include All-Star closer Liam Hendriks ($5.3 million), outfielder Mark Canha ($4.8 million), lefty pitcher Sean Manaea ($3.75 million), outfielder Robbie Grossman ($3.725 million), pitcher Chris Bassitt ($2.25 million), and outfielder Chad Pinder ($2.025 million).