Foltynewicz loses arbitration case with Braves

The Braves won their arbitration hearing against pitcher Mike Foltynewicz, resulting in a difference in only $100,000 less than they would’ve paid if he’d won. He’ll make $2.2 million in 2018, a person close to the situation said.

Making the arbitration outcome even less significant was this: Foltynewicz became a father earlier Saturday when his wife, Brittany, gave birth to Michael Jett Foltynewicz, who weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Foltynewicz announced the birth on his Instagram account.

When the Braves and Foltynewicz swapped salary arbitration figures Jan. 12, the Braves filed at $2.3 million and Foltynewicz at $2.2 million.