Mike Clevinger Did His Fellow Pitchers A Big Favor

New Precedent Set For Free Agent Starters

These recent moves could change the look of the starting pitching market.

Because Clevinger and Boyd signed very lucrative one-year deals, other starters are likely going to see a bit of a raise in their salaries when they sign with new teams.

This means that pitching is at a premium and that some teams may ultimately back out of the market if they find the asking price too high for certain starters.

Clevinger’s deal essentially played right into Boyd’s hands.

Not even a week later, Boyd got a very similar deal to Clevinger, one that is lucrative and gives him an opportunity to prove himself, as injuries have slowed him down in recent years.

Clevinger had just returned from Tommy John surgery, posting a 4.33 ERA in 2022.

These signings give certain pitchers opportunities to bet on themselves and cash in on high-paying contracts.