![Kyle Schwarber was one of the many players that were non-tendered. [© Ian D'Andrea-Wikimedia Commons]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2020/12/7/660x290/b_502x220x82/kyle-schwarber-was-one-of-the-many-players-that-were-non-tendered-image-source-ian-dandrea-wikimedia-commons_2553816.jpg "Kyle Schwarber was one of the many players that were non-tendered. [© Ian D'Andrea-Wikimedia Commons]")
Every year, teams have the option to non-tender arbitration eligible players if they no longer wish to have them on their roster. This year, more players were non-tendered than you'd usually see as teams across the league suffered major financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in no fans in the seats. The following players are now free agents as they were non-tendered by their respective teams.
Adam Duvall- OF/DH
In 57 games played in the 2020 season, Duvall slashed .237/.301/.532 with 16 HR, 11 of those coming in the month of September. A team with an opening at their designated hitter slot could pursue Duvall.
Hanser Alberto- 2B/3B
Alberto slashed .283/.306/.393 with 62 hits over 30 strikeouts. He was projected to earn between $2.3-$4.1 million.
Albert Almora Jr- CF
Almora Jr slashed .167/.265/.200 with just five hits in 25 games.
Jose Martinez- 1B/OF/DH
Martinez had a disappointing year slashing .182/.265/.295 in 34 games. He's best suited to play in the AL as a designated hitter.
Kyle Schwarber- OF/DH
Schwarber had a down season slashing .188/.308/.393 with 11 HR in 59 games.
Ryan Tepera- RP
In 21 games pitched, Tepera posted a 3.92 ERA with 31 strikeouts over 17 hits for an opponent average of .227 in 20.1 innings pitched. He was projected to earn somewhere between $1.2-$1.5 million if tendered a contract.
Nomar Mazara- RF
Mazara slashed .228/.295/.294 with a home run in 42 games.
Carlos Rodon- SP
The oft-injured Rodon pitched in just four games in 2020 recording a 8.22 ERA. A rebuilding team could take a shot on the former first-round pick.
Archie Bradley- RP
In 2020 split with the Diamondbacks and Reds, Bradley pitched in 16 games recording six saves and an ERA of 2.95.
Curt Casali- C
Casali slashed .224/.366/.500 over 31 games. He was projected to make anywhere from $2-$2.4 million.
Brian Goodwin- OF
In 2020, Goodwin spent time with the Angels and Reds where he slashed .215/.269/.417.
Delino DeShields- CF
A year after trading for him, the Indians decided to let go of him. He slashed .252/.310/.318 in 37 games.
Tyler Naquin- OF
In 40 games, Naquin combined to slash .218/.248/.383.
David Dahl- OF
The former first-round pick slashed .183/.222/.247 in 24 games. Any team that picks him up gets to control him for four more years.
Tony Wolters- C
Wolters played in 42 games slashing .230/.280/.290 with a total of 23 hits with only four of them going for extra bases (all doubles).
Maikel Franco- 3B
Appearing in every single game, Franco slashed .278/.321/.457 with 38 RBI and 62 hits. This is the second year in a row that Franco has been non-tendered.
Matt Andriese- P
In 16 games, Andriese posted a 4.50 ERA and an opponent average of .184. Projected to make between $1.8-$2.8 million, it's surprising that the Angels, a team annually in need of pitching, decided to non-tender him.
Kenyan Middleton- RP
In 13 games pitched, Middleton struggled to a 5.25 ERA over 12 innings. He was projected to earn just $1-$1.1 million.
Hansel Robles- RP
Robles had a 2020 to forget. In 18 games, he recorded an extremely ugly 10.26 ERA with an opponent average of .284. Having success in previous seasons, he could be a bounceback candidate.
Ryne Stanek- RP
Stanek had a 7.20 ERA in nine games. He was projected to earn just $800,000.
Alex Claudio- RP
In 20 games, Claudio had a 4.26 ERA with an opponent average of .243.
Eddie Rosario- OF
Playing in all but three games in 2020, Rosario slashed .257.316/.476 with 13 HR.
Jonathan Holder- RP
In 18 games, Holder posted a 4.98 ERA with an opponent average of .281.
John Brebbia- RP
Brebbia didn't pitch at all in 2020 as he underwent Tommy John Surgery. In three years in the big leagues, he holds a 3.14 ERA with an opponent average of .212. A team that's a year or two away from contention could sign him to a two-year deal. The Indians could be a fit. [image source: Johnmaxmena2-Wikimedia Commons]
Danny Santana- UTIL
Santana played in just 15 games slashing .145/.238/.273.
Travis Shaw- 1B/3B
In 50 games, Shaw put up a slash line of .239/.306/.411.
A.J. Cole- P
In 24 games, Cole put up a 3.09 ERA and an opponent average of .226. He was projected to earn between $800,000-$1.1 million if tendered.
