Ervin Santana

Kansas City Royals, Starting Pitcher
Age: 41-336d (Dec 12, 1982)
Exp: 14.123 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): Jay Alou (Epitome Sports Management)
INACTIVE

2021-2021 free-agent-xxb

Ervin Santana signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2021 38 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 0.71% $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2021 38 13.123 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021 38 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Contract Notes
  • Incentives: $1.75M
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2019-2019 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

Ervin Santana signed a 1 year , $4,300,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $4,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,300,000
Average Salary:
$4,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2019 free-agent-xxb

Ervin Santana signed a 4 year , $55,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $55,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $55,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 free-agent-xxb

Ervin Santana signed a 1 year , $14,100,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $14,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $14,100,000
Average Salary:
$14,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2013 Arbitration Extension

Ervin Santana signed a 4 year , $30,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb

Ervin Santana signed a 1 year , $420,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $420,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $420,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $420,000
Average Salary:
$420,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Pre-Arb

Ervin Santana signed a 1 year , $425,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $425,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $425,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $425,000
Average Salary:
$425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006 Pre-Arb

Ervin Santana signed a 1 year , $350,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $350,000
Average Salary:
$350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005 Pre-Arb

Ervin Santana signed a 1 year , $316,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $700,000 signing bonus, $316,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $316,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $316,000
Average Salary:
$316,000
Signing Bonus:
$700,000
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2000-2000 Signing Bonus

Ervin Santana signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

14.123 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$109,651,027

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 17
Signing Bonus
$700,000
$700,000
2005 22
Active
$316,000
$1,016,000
2006 23
Active
$350,000
$1,366,000
2007 24
Active
$425,000
$1,791,000
2008 25
Active
$445,000
$2,236,000
2009 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,800,000
$6,036,000
2010 27
Active
$6,000,000
$12,036,000
2011 28
Active
$8,000,000
$20,036,000
2012 29
Active
$11,200,000
$31,236,000
2013 30
Active / Club Exercised
$13,000,000
$44,236,000
2014 31
Active
$14,100,000
$58,336,000
2015 32
Active
$7,598,360
$65,934,360
2016 33
Active
$13,500,000
$79,434,360
2017 34
Active
$13,500,000
$92,934,360
2018 35
Injured
$13,500,000
$106,434,360
2019 36
Retained
Retained
$1,000,000
$716,667
$107,434,360
$108,151,027
2021 38
Active
$1,500,000
$109,651,027
Total
$109,651,027

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $30,511,000 $700,000 $25,000 $31,236,000
2 $14,500,000 - - $14,500,000
1 $14,100,000 - - $14,100,000
5 $49,098,360 - - $49,098,360
1 $716,667 - - $716,667
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
17
$700,000
$700,000
$700,000
2005
22
$316,000
$316,000
$1,016,000
2006
23
$350,000
$350,000
$1,366,000
2007
24
$425,000
$425,000
$1,791,000
2008
25
$420,000
$25,000
$445,000
$2,236,000
2009
26
$3,800,000
$3,800,000
$6,036,000
2010
27
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$12,036,000
2011
28
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$20,036,000
2012
29
$11,200,000
$11,200,000
$31,236,000
2013
30
$13,000,000
$13,000,000
$44,236,000
2014
31
$14,100,000
$14,100,000
$58,336,000
2015
32
$7,598,360
$7,598,360
$65,934,360
2016
33
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
$79,434,360
2017
34
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
$92,934,360
2018
35
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
$106,434,360
2019
36
$1,000,000
$716,667
$1,000,000
$716,667
$107,434,360
$108,151,027
2021
38
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$109,651,027
Total
$108,926,027
$700,000
$25,000
$109,651,027

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $30,511,000 $700,000 $25,000 $31,236,000
2 $14,500,000 - - $14,500,000
1 $14,100,000 - - $14,100,000
5 $49,098,360 - - $49,098,360
1 $716,667 - - $716,667

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2018 MIN Aug 19, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 Finger
2018 MIN Mar 29, 2018 - Jul 25, 2018 Finger
2016 MIN Apr 26, 2016 - May 06, 2016 Back
  • Dec 29, 2020 Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • May 24, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYM)
  • Apr 29, 2019 Released by Chicago (CHW)
  • Feb 22, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Oct 30, 2018 Minnesota (MIN) declined a $14M club option for 2019
  • Apr 03, 2015 Suspended 80 games for violating the league's PED policy, forfeiting $5,901,639 in 2015 salary with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Dec 11, 2014 Signed a 4 year $55 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 12, 2014 Signed a 1 year $14.1 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Oct 31, 2012 Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Los Angeles (LAA) for Brandon Sisk and considerations
  • Oct 31, 2012 Los Angeles (LAA) exercised $13 million option for 2013
  • Feb 14, 2009 Signed a 4 year $30 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Mar 02, 2008 Signed a 1 year $420k contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Mar 02, 2007 Signed a 1 year $425k contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Mar 02, 2006 Signed a 1 year $350k contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Feb 25, 2005 Signed a 1 year contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Sep 02, 2000 Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2021 KC 38 2 65 35 34 22 52 9 2 2 0 65.3 4.68 1.33 0.45
2019 CHW 3 3 19 14 14 6 5 6 0 2 0 13.3 9.45 1.88 -0.42
2018 MIN 5 5 31 22 22 9 16 9 0 1 0 24.7 8.03 1.62 -0.62
2017 MIN 33 33 177 85 77 61 167 31 16 8 0 211.3 3.28 1.13 4.84
2016 MIN 30 30 169 78 69 53 149 19 7 11 0 180.9 3.43 1.23 3.97
2015 MIN 17 17 104 50 48 36 82 12 7 5 0 108.0 4.00 1.30 1.62
2014 ATL 31 31 193 90 86 63 179 16 14 10 0 196.0 3.95 1.31 1.40
2013 KC 32 32 190 85 76 51 161 26 9 10 0 211.0 3.24 1.14 3.21
2012 LAA 30 30 165 109 102 61 133 39 9 13 0 178.0 5.16 1.27 -1.09
2011 LAA 33 33 207 95 86 72 178 26 11 12 0 228.7 3.39 1.22 2.84
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