Dodgers Offer Arbitration to Gott; A’s Set Moore Free

The Dodgers said Thursday that they will retain relief pitcher Jim Gott by offering him arbitration.

Gott, a right-hander who made $2.125 million last season, ended the season with a 2.45 earned-run average, a 3-3 record and six saves in 68 games.

Because Gott is repeating as a free agent, the Dodgers had until five days after the end of the World Series to either offer him arbitration or allow him to file for free agency.

Fred Claire, the Dodgers’ executive vice president, also said he will meet with Eric Davis and his agent, Eric Goldschmidt, today. Davis, who underwent surgery on his left shoulder and wrist in September, made $3.6 million in the final year of a three-year $9.3-million contract and is eligible to file for free agency. He finished the season with a .228 batting average, 32 runs batted in and five home runs in 76 games.