Ohlendorf, Pirates arbitration hearing Tuesday

According to Jon Heyman, Sports Illustrated senior writer and MLB Network Insider, the Pirates and Ross Ohlendorf’s arbitration case is scheduled for Tuesday.

He tweeted, “ross ohlendorfs arb case is today. i feel for guy. Pirates crummy offense caused 1-11 mark w/ 4.07 ERA. still, that is only 1 win.”

Tuesday marks the first time the Pirates have gone to an arbitration case with a player since 2004 (Jack Wilson).

Several weeks ago the Pirates offered Ohlendorf $1.4 million, Ohlendorf was seeking $2.025 million.

Teams have won five of the eight hearings held last year.

Update:

The Pirates website is reporting:

The panel, which consists of Steven Wolf, Fredric Horowitz and Robert Herzog, is expected to announce its decision on the matter Wednesday, according to The Associated Press.