Posted on February 3, 2026, 12:27 pm

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Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz went to a salary arbitration hearing on
February 2, 2026, after no agreement was reached on his 2026 salary. In his first year of eligibility, Diaz filed for a $4.5 million salary, while the Astros countered with $3 million. A decision from the arbitrator was expected on February 3, 2026

Posted on February 3, 2026, 9:19 pm | Share

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Yainer Diaz won his arbitration case. The Astros offered Diaz a salary of $3 million for 2026. Arbitrators sided with Diaz' request for $4.5 million. The Astros are still without a backup catcher as spring training approaches and now find themselves even closer to the competitive balance threshold for their total payroll in 2026.