MLB
Taijuan Walker
Taijuan Walker
Philadelphia Phillies, Relief Pitcher
Age: 32y-4m-6d (Aug 13, 1992)
Exp: 10.142 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#43 overall), 2010
Agent(s): WME Sports
2025 Payroll Salary
$18,000,000
2025 Cash
$18,000,000
Career Earnings
$71,520,097
2023-2026 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Taijuan Walker signed a 4 year , $72,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $72,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,000,000. In 2025, Walker will earn a base salary of $18,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $18,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $72,000,000
Average Salary:
$18,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
30 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | 7.73% | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| 2024 |
|
31 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | 7.59% | $18,000,000 | $36,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
32 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | 7.47% | $18,000,000 | $54,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
33 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | 7.38% | $18,000,000 | $72,000,000 |
| 2027 |
|
34 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
30 | 8.142 | $18,000,000 | - | - | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| 2024 |
|
31 | 9.142 | $18,000,000 | - | - | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
32 | 10.142 | $18,000,000 | - | - | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
33 | - | $18,000,000 | - | - | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| 2027 |
|
34 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
30 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $72,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| 2024 |
|
31 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $36,000,000 | $36,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
32 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $54,000,000 | $36,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
33 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $72,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2023 free-agent-xxb
Taijuan Walker signed a 3 year , $23,000,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $23,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,666,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $23,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,666,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 free-agent-restricted
Taijuan Walker signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Arbitration
Taijuan Walker signed a 1 year , $5,025,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $5,025,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,025,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,025,000
Average Salary:
$5,025,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Taijuan Walker signed a 1 year , $4,825,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $4,825,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,825,000
Average Salary:
$4,825,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
Taijuan Walker signed a 1 year , $2,250,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $2,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Taijuan Walker signed a 1 year , $528,600 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $528,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $528,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $528,600
Average Salary:
$528,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Taijuan Walker signed a 1 year , $513,100 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $513,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $513,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $513,100
Average Salary:
$513,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Taijuan Walker signed a 1 year , $502,400 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $502,400 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $502,400.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $502,400
Average Salary:
$502,400
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Taijuan Walker signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Signing Bonus
Taijuan Walker signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
10.142 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$71,520,097
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
|
| 2013 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$205,800 |
$1,005,800 |
|
| 2014 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$304,734 |
$1,310,534 |
|
| 2015 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$513,100 |
$1,823,634 |
|
| 2016 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$485,352 |
$2,308,986 |
|
| 2017 | 24 |
|
Active / arbitration-settlement
|
$2,250,000 |
$4,558,986 |
|
| 2018 | 25 |
|
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$4,825,000 |
$9,383,986 |
|
| 2019 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,025,000 |
$14,408,986 |
|
| 2020 | 27 |
 |
Active
Retained
|
$724,151 $386,960 |
$15,133,137 $15,520,097 |
|
| 2021 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$25,520,097 |
|
| 2022 | 29 |
|
Active
Buyout
|
$7,000,000 $3,000,000 |
$32,520,097 $35,520,097 |
|
| 2023 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$18,000,000 |
$53,520,097 |
|
| 2024 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$18,000,000 |
$71,520,097 |
|
| Total |
$71,520,097 |
$71,520,097 |
||||
| 2025 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$18,000,000 |
||
| 2026 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$18,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$107,520,097 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$1,895,946 | $800,000 | - | $2,695,946 |
| 3 |
|
$12,100,000 | - | - | $12,100,000 |
| 1 |
|
$353,781 | - | $370,370 | $724,151 |
| 2 |
|
$20,000,000 | - | - | $20,000,000 |
| 2 |
|
$36,000,000 | - | - | $36,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
17 |
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
20 |
$205,800
|
$205,800 |
$1,005,800 |
||
| 2014 |
|
21 |
$304,734
|
$304,734 |
$1,310,534 |
||
| 2015 |
|
22 |
$513,100
|
$513,100 |
$1,823,634 |
||
| 2016 |
|
23 |
$485,352
|
$485,352 |
$2,308,986 |
||
| 2017 |
|
24 |
$2,250,000
|
$2,250,000 |
$4,558,986 |
||
| 2018 |
|
25 |
$4,825,000
|
$4,825,000 |
$9,383,986 |
||
| 2019 |
|
26 |
$5,025,000
|
$5,025,000 |
$14,408,986 |
||
| 2020 |
|
27 |
$353,781 $386,960
|
$370,370 |
$724,151 $386,960 |
$15,133,137 $15,520,097 |
|
| 2021 |
|
28 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$25,520,097 |
||
| 2022 |
|
29 |
$7,000,000 $3,000,000
|
$7,000,000 $3,000,000 |
$32,520,097 $35,520,097 |
||
| 2023 |
|
30 |
$18,000,000
|
$18,000,000 |
$53,520,097 |
||
| 2024 |
|
31 |
$18,000,000
|
$18,000,000 |
$71,520,097 |
||
| Total |
$70,349,727 |
$800,000 |
$370,370 |
$71,520,097 |
$71,520,097 |
||
| 2025 |
|
32 |
$18,000,000
|
$18,000,000 |
|||
| 2026 |
|
33 |
$18,000,000
|
$18,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$106,349,727 |
$800,000 |
$370,370 |
$107,520,097 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$1,895,946 | $800,000 | - | $2,695,946 |
| 3 |
|
$12,100,000 | - | - | $12,100,000 |
| 1 |
|
$353,781 | - | $370,370 | $724,151 |
| 2 |
|
$20,000,000 | - | - | $20,000,000 |
| 2 |
|
$36,000,000 | - | - | $36,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
PHI |
Jun 22, 2024 - Aug 13, 2024 | Finger |
| 2024 |
PHI |
Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 27, 2024 | Shoulder |
| 2022 |
NYM |
Apr 12, 2022 - Apr 30, 2022 | Shoulder |
| 2021 |
NYM |
May 19, 2021 - May 29, 2021 | Oblique |
| 2019 |
ARI |
Mar 28, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2018 |
ARI |
Apr 15, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 | Arm |
| 2017 |
ARI |
May 21, 2017 - Jun 14, 2017 | Finger |
| 2016 |
SEA |
Jul 06, 2016 - Aug 06, 2016 | Foot |
-
Dec 06, 2022
Signed a 4 year $72 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Nov 07, 2022
Declined a $7.5 million player option for 2023 ($3M buyout)
-
Feb 19, 2021
Signed a 3 year $23 million contract with New York (NYM)
-
Aug 27, 2020
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Seattle (SEA) for Alberto Rodriguez
-
Feb 13, 2020
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Dec 02, 2019
Non-Tendered by Arizona (ARI)
-
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $5.025 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2018
Signed a 1 year $4.825 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
-
Feb 14, 2017
Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Arizona (ARI), settling in arbitration
-
Nov 23, 2016
Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Seattle (SEA) with Ketel Marte for Jean Segura, Mitch Haniger and Zac Curtis
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $528,600 contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year $513,100 contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $502,400 contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Jun 24, 2010
Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Jun 18, 2010
Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 1 (#43 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PHI | 19 | 15 | 107 | 68 | 66 | 37 | 58 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 83.7 | 7.10 | 1.72 | -1.56 |
| 2023 | PHI | 31 | 31 | 155 | 87 | 84 | 71 | 138 | 20 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 172.7 | 4.38 | 1.31 | 2.52 |
| 2022 | NYM | 29 | 29 | 143 | 63 | 61 | 45 | 132 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 157.3 | 3.49 | 1.20 | 2.66 |
| 2021 | NYM | 31 | 29 | 133 | 84 | 79 | 55 | 146 | 26 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 159.0 | 4.47 | 1.18 | 0.51 |
| 2020 | TOR | 11 | 11 | 43 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 50 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 53.3 | 2.70 | 1.16 | 0.37 |
| 2019 | ARI | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.05 |
| 2018 | ARI | 3 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 3.46 | 1.54 | 0.24 |
| 2017 | ARI | 28 | 28 | 148 | 76 | 61 | 61 | 146 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 157.3 | 3.49 | 1.33 | 2.60 |
| 2016 | SEA | 25 | 25 | 129 | 75 | 63 | 37 | 119 | 27 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 134.3 | 4.22 | 1.24 | 0.32 |
| 2015 | SEA | 29 | 29 | 163 | 92 | 86 | 40 | 157 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 169.7 | 4.56 | 1.20 | 1.19 |
| 2014 | SEA | 8 | 5 | 31 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 38.0 | 2.61 | 1.29 | 0.91 |
| 2013 | SEA | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 3.60 | 1.00 | 0.14 |
