Catcher Tyler Stephenson, who made $2.525 million last year, was the only unsigned arbitration-eligible player for the Reds by early evening. Others who avoided arbitration:Start the day smarter.

The Cincinnati Reds had eight arbitration-eligible players without 2025 deals entering Thursday's deadline for exchanging arbitration numbers.

In other words, it marks the final time the two parties can agree on a number for the upcoming 2025 MLB season without an independent arbiter having to get involved, a messy process that both sides almost always attempt to avoid.

Cincinnati Reds and Closer Alexis Diaz Reach Agreement, Avoid Arbitration. Diaz pitched in 60 games for the Reds last season.