Tyler Alexander

Tampa Bay Rays, Relief Pitcher
Age: 30-119d (Jul 14, 1994)
Exp: 5.011 Years
Country: US
College: Texas Christian
Drafted: Round 2 (#65 overall), 2015
Agent(s): SSG Baseball
2025 Payroll Salary

$2,600,000

2025 Cash

$2,600,000

Career Earnings

$6,503,624

2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)

Tyler Alexander signed a 1 year , $2,600,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $2,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,600,000. In 2025, Alexander will earn a base salary of $2,600,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025 30
Estimate
$2,600,000 $2,600,000 1.08% $2,600,000 $2,600,000
2026 31
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2025 30 5.011
Estimate
$2,600,000 - - $2,600,000 $2,600,000
2026 31 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025 30
Estimate
$2,600,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2024 Arbitration

Tyler Alexander signed a 1 year , $1,950,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $1,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,950,000
Average Salary:
$1,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2023-2023 Arbitration

Tyler Alexander signed a 1 year , $1,875,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $1,875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,875,000
Average Salary:
$1,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb

Tyler Alexander signed a 1 year , $716,900 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $716,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $716,900.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $716,900
Average Salary:
$716,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb

Tyler Alexander signed a 1 year , $578,800 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $578,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $578,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $578,800
Average Salary:
$578,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb

Tyler Alexander signed a 1 year , $566,600 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $566,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $566,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $566,600
Average Salary:
$566,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arb

Tyler Alexander signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Signing Bonus

Tyler Alexander signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

5.011 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$6,503,624

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 20
Signing Bonus
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
2019 24
Active
$173,072
$1,173,072
2020 25
Active
$209,852
$1,382,924
2021 26
Active
$578,800
$1,961,724
2022 27
Active
$716,900
$2,678,624
2023 28
Injured / Arb Avoided
$1,875,000
$4,553,624
2024 29
Active
$1,950,000
$6,503,624
Total      
$6,503,624
$6,503,624
2025 30
Active / estimate-arbitration
$2,600,000
Total
$9,103,624

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $3,553,624 $1,000,000 - $4,553,624
1 $1,950,000 - - $1,950,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
20
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
2019
24
$173,072
$173,072
$1,173,072
2020
25
$209,852
$209,852
$1,382,924
2021
26
$578,800
$578,800
$1,961,724
2022
27
$716,900
$716,900
$2,678,624
2023
28
$1,875,000
$1,875,000
$4,553,624
2024
29
$1,950,000
$1,950,000
$6,503,624
Total
$5,503,624
$1,000,000
$6,503,624
$6,503,624
2025
30
$2,600,000
$2,600,000
Total
$8,103,624
$1,000,000
$9,103,624

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $3,553,624 $1,000,000 - $4,553,624
1 $1,950,000 - - $1,950,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2023 DET Jul 04, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 Back
2022 DET Apr 29, 2022 - Jun 14, 2022 Elbow
  • Aug 11, 2024 Optioned to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 14, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1.95 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), avoiding arbitration
  • Nov 10, 2023 Claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 06, 2023 Designated for Assignment by Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 18, 2022 Signed a 1 year $1.875 million contract with Detroit (DET), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 01, 2022 Signed a 1 year $716,900 contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 05, 2020 Signed a 1 year $566,600 contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 27, 2015 Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 08, 2015 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 2 (#65 overall)
  • Jul 15, 2013 Unsigned by Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 01, 2013 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 23 (#696 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 TB 23 9 110 61 61 24 90 23 6 5 0 107.7 5.10 1.25 0.32
2023 DET 25 1 44 25 22 5 44 8 2 1 0 44.0 4.50 1.11 0.16
2022 DET 27 17 108 58 54 25 61 18 4 11 0 101.0 4.81 1.32 -0.19
2021 DET 41 15 106 47 45 28 87 16 2 4 0 106.3 3.81 1.26 1.98
2020 DET 14 2 39 16 16 9 34 8 2 3 0 36.3 3.96 1.32 0.54
2019 DET 13 8 68 30 29 7 47 9 1 4 0 53.7 4.86 1.40 1.00

Calculated Market Value

Market Value

  • 3 years, $12,993,384
  • Avg. Salary: $4,331,128
  • MLB Rank: 246
  • RP Rank: 35

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $2,600,000
  • MLB Rank: 320
  • RP Rank: 61

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Tyler Alexander to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Ryan Yarbrough 1 $3,900,000 $3,900,000 31
Jake Junis 1 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 31
Liam Hendriks 2 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 35
Keynan Middleton 1 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 30
Averages 1 $6,725,000 $5,475,000 31.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Alexander's current age (30), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
3 $15,237,930 $5,079,310

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Alexander statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR

Player GP/Yr SV ERA WHIP K/9 BB/9 FIP WAR
Ryan Yarbrough
2022-2023
22.50 0.04 4.51 1.30 6.79 1.94 4.58 1.16
Jake Junis
2022-2023
31.50 0.02 4.15 1.29 8.96 2.10 3.70 2.45
Liam Hendriks
2022-2023
31.50 0.60 4.11 1.02 9.34 2.15 3.96 1.80
Keynan Middleton
2022-2023
34.50 0.03 4.34 1.18 9.65 2.84 5.04 0.40
Average 30.00 0.17 4.28 1.20 8.69 2.26 4.32 1.45
Tyler Alexander
2023-2024
24.00 0.00 4.80 1.18 8.26 1.52 4.59 0.68
Pct Change -20.00 -100.00 -12.15 1.67 -4.95 32.74 -6.25 -53.10
Median Prime % Change -9.20%
Average Prime % Change -20.26%

Calculated Market Value: Tyler Alexander

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
3 years, $12,993,384 $4,331,128
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