Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Dodges arbitration
Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Dodges arbitration
picks-s6.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Ernie Clement’s contract status as of today.
- The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly reached a contract arrangement for the 2026 season, sidestepping arbitration. This would mark Clement’s return to the club for 2026 after he was eligible for salary arbitration but not required to go through it. [Source: Sporting News, Jan 8, 2026][1]
- Prior reporting indicated the team tendered Clement a contract for 2026, ensuring he would remain under team control rather than entering free agency. This suggests the Jays chose to retain him on a guaranteed deal for the upcoming season. [Source: Athlon Sports, Nov 21, 2025][2]
- Other outlets echoed the same development, noting that the Blue Jays opted to keep Clement on a contract rather than non-tendering him, with official team communications confirming his status for 2026. [Source: Yahoo Sports, Nov 21, 2025][3]
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