Marlins Win Arbitration Hearing Over Reliever Calvin Faucher

This article digs into the Miami Marlins’ arbitration decision on reliever Calvin Faucher. It covers his 2026 salary, what shaped his arbitration path, and how a new closer might change his value in future hearings.

You’ll also find Faucher’s performance set against the Marlins’ 2026 bullpen plans. The recent signing of Pete Fairbanks could shake up the team’s closer roles.

Arbitration Result: Faucher’s 2026 Salary Set at $1.8 Million

In the final case of the 2025–26 offseason arbitration cycle, a panel set right-hander Calvin Faucher’s 2026 salary at $1.8 million. That’s a bit shy of the $2.05 million he’d hoped for.

This award becomes the base for his next three arbitration seasons. As a Super Two player, Faucher’s journey through arbitration stretches an extra year.

• 2026 salary: $1.8 million (panel decision); Faucher had sought $2.05 million.
• Service time: 2 years, 156 days; Super Two status extending arbitration eligibility.
• Arbitration base: Sets the baseline for three more arbitration years.
• Last offseason arbitration: Faucher’s case closed the 2025–26 cycle, which ended with an 8-3 record in arbitration decisions across players.
• 2025 season snapshot: 15 saves in 20 chances; 3.28 ERA over 60 1/3 innings.

Now that the decision’s done, Faucher’s arbitration landscape looks clearer. But with new teammates and shifting bullpen roles, the road ahead feels a bit unpredictable.

Super Two Status, Saves, and the Arbitration Equation

Faucher’s two full MLB seasons and 156 days of service time gave him Super Two eligibility. That means a longer arbitration window and a different panel framework for his 2026 pay.

This award locks in the baseline for his next three arbitration years. The process tends to reward pitchers who rack up saves and high-leverage appearances.

In 2025, Faucher took on Miami’s late-inning duties for a while. He logged 15 saves in 20 chances and finished with a 3.28 ERA over 60 1/3 innings.

His strikeout rate landed at 23.1%, with a 9.4% walk rate. He showed he could induce soft contact and leaned on a heavy groundball approach (45.8%).

Those numbers sketch out a closer’s profile, though some questions linger about his efficiency. That might matter when panels compare him to other relievers with more saves.

The Pete Fairbanks Factor: A New Closer in Miami

Even with Faucher’s solid 2025, the Marlins went out and signed Pete Fairbanks to a one-year, $13 million deal. Fairbanks should step right into the closer’s job, which could shift Faucher into a setup or late-inning bridge role.

This change could hit Faucher’s arbitration future. Saves usually carry more weight than holds in hearings, so if his role shifts, it could affect his value in the eyes of the panel.

Still, after two good years in Miami, Faucher’s shown he belongs. He’s become a key piece of the Marlins’ bullpen depth, whatever his exact job title ends up being.

Looking Ahead: Faucher’s Role and the 2026 Outlook

The Marlins want to get tougher in the late innings, and Faucher stands out as a steady piece with the kind of experience you can lean on. The arbitration result sets a firm number for 2026.

Still, the bullpen’s bigger picture—especially with Fairbanks joining—will probably decide how much the team leans on Faucher, what spots he gets, and where his arbitration value goes from here. If you’re following Miami’s bullpen moves, Faucher’s situation really highlights how front offices juggle strategy, closing roles, and the unpredictable world of arbitration during a hectic offseason.

 
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