MLB
Kirby Yates
Kirby Yates
Texas Rangers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 37-178d (Mar 25, 1987)
Exp: 9.021 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Undrafted, TB, 2009
Agent(s): Beverly Hills Sports Council
2024 Payroll Salary
$4,500,000
2024 Cash
$5,750,000
Career Earnings
$26,391,495
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Kirby Yates signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000. In 2024, Yates will earn a base salary of $4,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
37 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | 1.90% | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
| 2025 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
37 | 9.021 | $4,500,000 | - | - | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
| 2025 |
|
38 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
37 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2024 Free Agent
Kirby Yates signed a 2 year , $8,250,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $8,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,125,000. In 2024, Yates will earn, while carrying a total salary of $5,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $8,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent
Kirby Yates signed a 1 year , $5,500,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Arbitration
Kirby Yates signed a 1 year , $7,062,500 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $7,062,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,062,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,062,500
Average Salary:
$7,062,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Arbitration
Kirby Yates signed a 1 year , $3,062,500 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $3,062,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,062,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,062,500
Average Salary:
$3,062,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Kirby Yates signed a 1 year , $1,062,500 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $1,062,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,062,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,062,500
Average Salary:
$1,062,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Kirby Yates signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Kirby Yates signed a 1 year , $511,900 contract with the New York Yankees, including $511,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $511,900.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $511,900
Average Salary:
$511,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Kirby Yates signed a 1 year , $512,800 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $512,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $512,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,800
Average Salary:
$512,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Kirby Yates signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$26,391,495
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
7 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$311,475 |
$311,475 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$187,746 |
$499,221 |
|
| 2016 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$363,610 |
$862,831 |
|
| 2017 | 30 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$535,000 $2,923 |
$1,397,831 $1,400,754 |
|
| 2018 | 31 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,062,500 |
$2,463,254 |
|
| 2019 | 32 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,062,500 |
$5,525,754 |
All MLB (1st) |
| 2020 | 33 |
|
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$2,615,741 |
$8,141,495 |
|
| 2021 | 34 |
|
Injured
|
$5,500,000 |
$13,641,495 |
|
| 2022 | 35 |
|
Injured
|
$1,000,000 |
$14,641,495 |
|
| 2023 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$20,641,495 |
|
| 2024 | 37 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$4,500,000 $1,250,000 |
$25,141,495 $26,391,495 |
|
| Total |
$26,391,495 |
$25,141,495 $26,391,495 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
27 |
$311,475
|
$311,475 |
$311,475 |
||
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$187,746
|
$187,746 |
$499,221 |
||
| 2016 |
|
29 |
$363,610
|
$363,610 |
$862,831 |
||
| 2017 |
|
30 |
$535,000 $2,923
|
$535,000 $2,923 |
$1,397,831 $1,400,754 |
||
| 2018 |
|
31 |
$1,062,500
|
$1,062,500 |
$2,463,254 |
||
| 2019 |
|
32 |
$3,062,500
|
$3,062,500 |
$5,525,754 |
||
| 2020 |
|
33 |
$2,615,741
|
$2,615,741 |
$8,141,495 |
||
| 2021 |
|
34 |
$5,500,000
|
$5,500,000 |
$13,641,495 |
||
| 2022 |
|
35 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$14,641,495 |
||
| 2023 |
|
36 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$20,641,495 |
||
| 2024 |
|
37 |
$4,500,000 $1,250,000
|
$4,500,000 $1,250,000 |
$25,141,495 $26,391,495 |
||
| Total |
$26,391,495 |
$26,391,495 |
$25,141,495 $26,391,495 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$499,221 | - | - | $499,221 |
| 1 |
|
$363,610 | - | - | $363,610 |
| 4 |
|
$7,275,741 | - | - | $7,275,741 |
| 1 |
|
$2,923 | - | - | $2,923 |
| 1 |
|
$5,500,000 | - | - | $5,500,000 |
| 3 |
|
$8,250,000 | - | - | $8,250,000 |
| 1 |
|
$4,500,000 | - | - | $4,500,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
SD |
Apr 09, 2018 - Apr 20, 2018 | Ankle |
| 2020 |
SD |
Aug 15, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Elbow |
| 2021 |
TOR |
Apr 01, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2022 |
ATL |
Apr 04, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2022 |
ATL |
Sep 16, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Elbow |
-
Dec 05, 2023
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Nov 06, 2023
Atlanta (ATL) declined $5.75 million option for 2024 ($1.25M buyout)
-
Nov 29, 2021
Signed a 2 year $8.25 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jan 19, 2021
Signed a 1 year $5.5 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Jan 10, 2020
Signed a 1 year $7.0625 million contract with San Diego (SD), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $3.0625 million contract with San Diego (SD), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $1.0625 million contract with San Diego (SD), avoiding arbitration
-
Apr 26, 2017
Claimed off waivers by San Diego (SD)
-
Oct 06, 2016
Claimed off waivers by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $511,900 contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jan 08, 2016
Traded to New York (NYY) from Cleveland (CLE) for cash considerations
-
Nov 25, 2015
Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from Tampa Bay (TB) for cash considerations
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year $512,800 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Nov 20, 2013
Contract purchased by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jun 19, 2009
Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TEX | 55 | 0 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 25 | 79 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 55.7 | 1.29 | 0.84 | 2.83 |
| 2023 | ATL | 60 | 0 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 37 | 80 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 60.3 | 3.28 | 1.19 | 1.10 |
| 2022 | ATL | 9 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 5.14 | 1.57 | -0.05 |
| 2020 | SD | 6 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4.3 | 12.46 | 2.54 | -0.34 |
| 2019 | SD | 60 | 0 | 41 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 101 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 41 | 60.7 | 1.19 | 0.89 | 0.00 |
| 2018 | SD | 65 | 0 | 41 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 90 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 63.0 | 2.14 | 0.92 | -0.02 |
| 2017 | SD | 62 | 0 | 44 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 88 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 56.7 | 3.97 | 1.11 | -0.13 |
| 2016 | NYY | 41 | 0 | 41 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 50 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 41.3 | 5.23 | 1.45 | -0.06 |
| 2015 | TB | 20 | 0 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 7.97 | 1.48 | -0.53 |
| 2014 | TB | 37 | 0 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 36.0 | 3.75 | 1.33 | 0.21 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $6,011,967
- Avg. Salary: $6,011,967
- MLB Rank: 249
- RP Rank: 36
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $4,500,000
- MLB Rank: 296
- RP Rank: 51
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Kirby Yates to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia | 1 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | 36 |
| Daniel Hudson | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | 37 |
| Ryan Brasier | 2 | $9,000,000 | $4,500,000 | 36 |
| Chris Martin | 2 | $13,500,000 | $6,750,000 | 36 |
| Averages | 2 | $7,187,500 | $4,375,000 | 36.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Yates's current age (37), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,416,667 | $4,416,667 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Yates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Luis Garcia
2022-2023
|
62.00 | 0.02 | 3.73 | 1.30 | 9.01 | 3.06 | 3.44 | 0.20 |
|
Daniel Hudson
2022-2023
|
14.00 | 0.21 | 1.11 | 1.29 | 13.05 | 5.42 | 2.48 | 1.75 |
|
Ryan Brasier
2022-2023
|
63.50 | 0.02 | 4.40 | 1.16 | 8.84 | 2.38 | 3.38 | 0.27 |
|
Chris Martin
2021-2022
|
53.00 | 0.03 | 3.50 | 1.13 | 9.37 | 1.02 | 2.82 | 0.88 |
| Average | 48.13 | 0.07 | 3.19 | 1.22 | 10.07 | 2.97 | 3.03 | 0.78 |
|
Kirby Yates
2023-2024
|
52.00 | 0.25 | 2.24 | 1.05 | 12.32 | 4.94 | 3.42 | 2.19 |
| Pct Change | 8.04 | 257.14 | 29.78 | 13.93 | 22.34 | -66.33 | -12.87 | 180.77 |
| Median Prime % Change | 18.14% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 54.10% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Kirby Yates
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $6,011,967 | $6,011,967 |