T.J. McFarland

Athletics, Relief Pitcher
Age: 35y-6m-14d (Jun 08, 1989)
Exp: 9.050 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 4 (#137 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Octagon
2025 Payroll Salary

$1,800,000

2025 Cash

$1,800,000

Career Earnings

$9,287,014

2025-2025 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Athletics, including $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000. In 2025, McFarland will earn a base salary of $1,800,000, while carrying a total salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025 36 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 0.75% $1,800,000 $1,800,000
2026 37
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2025 36 9.050 $1,800,000 - - $1,800,000 $1,800,000
2026 37 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025 36 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 - $1,800,000 $1,800,000
Contract Notes

  • Appearances
    50: $50,000
    60: $100,000
    70: $100,000

Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2024 free-agent-xxb

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 free-agent-xxb

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $720,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $720,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $720,000
Average Salary:
$720,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-xxb

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-street

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, 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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2020-2020 Arbitration

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2020 Arbitration

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $1,450,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $1,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,450,000
Average Salary:
$1,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 free-agent-restricted

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $850,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $850,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 free-agent-restricted

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, 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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2017-2017 Arbitration

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $685,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $685,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $685,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $685,000
Average Salary:
$685,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016
Pre-Arbitration

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $523,500 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $523,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $523,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $523,500
Average Salary:
$523,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015
Pre-Arbitration

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $519,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $519,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $519,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $519,000
Average Salary:
$519,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014
Pre-Arbitration

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $505,500 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $505,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $505,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $505,500
Average Salary:
$505,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013
Pre-Arbitration

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, 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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2007-2007 Signing Bonus

T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $285,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $285,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $285,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $285,000
Average Salary:
$285,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

9.050 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$9,287,014

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2013 24
Active
$490,000
$490,000
2014 25
Active
$381,196
$871,196
2015 26
Reserve / minor-buried
$90,754
$961,950
2016 27
Reserve / minor-buried
$329,015
$1,290,965
2017 28
Active
$535,000
$1,825,965
2018 29
Active
$850,000
$2,675,965
2019 30
Active / arbitration-avoided-option
Buyout
$1,400,000
$50,000
$4,075,965
$4,125,965
2020 31
Active / Arb Avoided
$666,667
$4,792,632
2021 32
Active
$424,704
$5,217,336
2022 33
Retained
$2,500,000
$7,717,336
2023 34
Retained
$69,678
$7,787,014
2024 35
Active
$1,500,000
$9,287,014
Total      
$9,287,014
$9,287,014
2025 36
Active
$1,800,000
Total
$11,087,014

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,290,965 - - $1,290,965
3 $2,835,000 - - $2,835,000
2 $2,166,667 - - $2,166,667
2 $2,924,704 - - $2,924,704
1 $69,678 - - $69,678
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2013
24
$490,000
$490,000
$490,000
2014
25
$381,196
$381,196
$871,196
2015
26
$90,754
$90,754
$961,950
2016
27
$329,015
$329,015
$1,290,965
2017
28
$535,000
$535,000
$1,825,965
2018
29
$850,000
$850,000
$2,675,965
2019
30
$1,400,000
$50,000
$1,400,000
$50,000
$4,075,965
$4,125,965
2020
31
$666,667
$666,667
$4,792,632
2021
32
$424,704
$424,704
$5,217,336
2022
33
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$7,717,336
2023
34
$69,678
$69,678
$7,787,014
2024
35
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$9,287,014
Total
$9,287,014
$9,287,014
$9,287,014
2025
36
$1,800,000
$1,800,000
Total
$11,087,014
$11,087,014

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,290,965 - - $1,290,965
3 $2,835,000 - - $2,835,000
2 $2,166,667 - - $2,166,667
2 $2,924,704 - - $2,924,704
1 $69,678 - - $69,678

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2022 STL Jun 22, 2022 - Jul 11, 2022 COVID-19
2019 ARI Mar 28, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019 Shoulder
2018 ARI Jul 12, 2018 - Jul 23, 2018 Neck
2017 ARI May 11, 2017 - May 21, 2017 Ankle
2016 BAL Jun 29, 2016 - Aug 26, 2016 Knee
  • Nov 07, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Athletics (ATH)
  • Mar 27, 2024 Contract purchased by Oakland (OAK)
  • Mar 27, 2024 Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Los Angeles (LAD) for future considerations
  • Jan 27, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jul 22, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jul 19, 2023 Released by New York (NYM)
  • Jul 14, 2023 Designated for Assignment by New York (NYM)
  • Jun 26, 2023 Contract purchased by New York (NYM)
  • Jan 03, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYM)
  • Aug 13, 2022 Released by St. Louis (STL)
  • Aug 10, 2022 Designated for Assignment by St. Louis (STL)
  • Nov 08, 2021 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract extension with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jun 30, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 28, 2021 Released by Washington (WSH)
  • Feb 16, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Dec 02, 2019 Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Oakland (OAK), avoiding arbitration
  • Nov 04, 2019 Claimed off waivers by Oakland (OAK)
  • Oct 31, 2019 Arizona (ARI) declined a $1.85 million option for 2020
  • Jan 24, 2019 Signed a 1 year $1.45 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration, including a $1.85M club option for 2020
  • Dec 07, 2017 Signed a 1 year $850,000 contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Dec 01, 2017 Non-Tendered by Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 03, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Feb 25, 2017 Released by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Feb 20, 2017 Designated for Assignment by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jan 12, 2017 Signed a 1 year $685k contract with Baltimore (BAL), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $523,500 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 10, 2015 Signed a 1 year $519,000 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $505,500 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 08, 2013 Signed a 1 year $490k contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Dec 06, 2012 Rule 5 Drafted by Baltimore (BAL) from Cleveland (CLE)
  • Aug 15, 2007 Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jun 07, 2007 Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 4 (#137 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 OAK 80 1 53 28 24 17 39 4 2 4 0 56.7 3.81 1.24 0.57
2023 NYM 3 0 4 2 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 1.7 5.40 3.00 -0.08
2022 STL 28 0 42 26 24 11 16 5 0 0 0 32.7 6.61 1.62 -0.73
2021 STL 38 0 32 11 11 9 21 3 4 1 0 38.7 2.56 1.06 0.84
2020 OAK 23 0 26 10 10 5 9 5 2 0 0 20.7 4.36 1.50 0.13
2019 ARI 51 0 71 35 30 20 35 6 0 0 0 56.0 4.82 1.63 -0.55
2018 ARI 47 0 64 18 16 22 42 4 2 2 1 72.0 2.00 1.19 1.57
2017 ARI 43 1 65 42 32 17 29 4 4 5 0 54.0 5.33 1.52 -0.90
2016 BAL 16 0 33 19 19 10 7 3 2 2 0 24.2 7.07 1.78 -0.44
2015 BAL 30 0 52 26 22 18 26 4 2 2 0 40.3 4.91 1.74 -0.35
2014 BAL 37 1 70 22 18 13 34 2 4 2 0 58.7 2.76 1.42 0.51
2013 BAL 37 1 83 37 35 28 58 7 4 1 0 73.7 4.28 1.51 0.12

Calculated Market Value

$1.5M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $1,494,008
  • Avg. Salary: $1,494,008
  • MLB Rank: 383
  • RP Rank: 76

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $1,800,000
  • MLB Rank: 367
  • RP Rank: 69

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare T.J. McFarland to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Spencer Patton 1 $720,000 $720,000 35
Lucas Luetge 1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 36
César Valdez 1 $950,000 $950,000 37
Liam Hendriks 2 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 35
Averages 1 $3,167,500 $1,917,500 35.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at McFarland's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $3,696,666 $1,848,333

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and McFarland 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
Spencer Patton
2021-2022
 24.50 0.04 3.85 1.10 8.32 3.52 4.43 0.58
Lucas Luetge
2022-2023
 30.50 0.03 4.96 1.58 9.32 3.64 3.94 0.57
César Valdez
2021-2022
 20.00 0.20 7.44 1.83 4.40 1.37 3.78 -0.87
Liam Hendriks
2022-2023
 31.50 0.60 4.11 1.02 9.34 2.15 3.96 1.80
Average 26.63 0.22 5.09 1.38 7.85 2.67 4.03 0.52
T.J. McFarland
2023-2024
 31.50 0.00 4.63 2.12 8.54 3.92 4.17 0.39
Pct Change 18.29 -100.00 9.04 -53.62 8.79 -46.82 -3.47 -25.00
Median Prime % Change -14.24%
Average Prime % Change -24.10%

Calculated Market Value: T.J. McFarland

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, $1,494,008 $1,494,008

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TRANSACTIONS

Nov 07, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Athletics (ATH)
Mar 27, 2024
Contract purchased by Oakland (OAK)
Mar 27, 2024
Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Los Angeles (LAD) for future considerations
Jan 27, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Jul 22, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Jul 19, 2023
Released by New York (NYM)
Jul 14, 2023
Designated for Assignment by New York (NYM)
Jun 26, 2023
Contract purchased by New York (NYM)
Jan 03, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYM)
Aug 13, 2022
Released by St. Louis (STL)
Aug 10, 2022
Designated for Assignment by St. Louis (STL)
Nov 08, 2021
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract extension with St. Louis (STL)
Jun 30, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with St. Louis (STL)
Mar 28, 2021
Released by Washington (WSH)
Feb 16, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
Dec 02, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Oakland (OAK), avoiding arbitration
Nov 04, 2019
Claimed off waivers by Oakland (OAK)
Oct 31, 2019
Arizona (ARI) declined a $1.85 million option for 2020
Jan 24, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.45 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration, including a $1.85M club option for 2020
Dec 07, 2017
Signed a 1 year $850,000 contract with Arizona (ARI)
Dec 01, 2017
Non-Tendered by Arizona (ARI)
Mar 03, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
Feb 25, 2017
Released by Baltimore (BAL)
Feb 20, 2017
Designated for Assignment by Baltimore (BAL)
Jan 12, 2017
Signed a 1 year $685k contract with Baltimore (BAL), avoiding arbitration
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $523,500 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Mar 10, 2015
Signed a 1 year $519,000 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $505,500 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Mar 08, 2013
Signed a 1 year $490k contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Dec 06, 2012
Rule 5 Drafted by Baltimore (BAL) from Cleveland (CLE)
Aug 15, 2007
Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Jun 07, 2007
Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 4 (#137 overall)

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