Orioles Win Arbitration Case Against Keegan Akin, Awarded $2.975M

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin lost his salary arbitration case against the club, marking the first victory for MLB teams this year after five prior player wins. Akin was awarded $2,975,000, falling short of his $3,375,000 request. The 30-year-old left-hander posted a 5-4 record with a 3.41 ERA and eight saves in 64 relief appearances last season. He has a career 16-22 record with a 4.48 ERA and 11 saves over six major league seasons, all with the Orioles, and is eligible for free agency after this year's World Series.