MLB
Jose Alvarado
Jose Alvarado
Philadelphia Phillies, Relief Pitcher
Age: 29y-7m-2d (May 21, 1995)
Exp: 7.088 Years
Country: VE
Agent(s): OL Baseball Group
2025 Payroll Salary
$9,000,000
2025 Cash
$9,000,000
Career Earnings
$17,035,975
2023-2026 arbitration-extension-process (CURRENT)
Jose Alvarado signed a 3 year , $22,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $50,000 signing bonus, $22,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,333,333. In 2025, Alvarado will earn a base salary of $9,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $22,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,333,333
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
28 |
ARB 3
|
$3,475,000 | $7,333,333 | 3.15% | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
| 2024 |
|
29 | $9,025,000 | $7,333,333 | 3.09% | $9,000,000 | $12,500,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
30 | $9,000,000 | $7,333,333 | 3.04% | $9,000,000 | $21,500,000 | |
| 2026 |
|
31 |
Club
|
$9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | - | $500,000 | $22,000,000 |
| 2027 |
|
32 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
28 | 5.082 |
ARB 3
|
$3,450,000 | $25,000 | - | - | $3,475,000 | $7,333,333 |
| 2024 |
|
29 | 6.088 | $9,000,000 | $25,000 | - | - | $9,025,000 | $7,333,333 | |
| 2025 |
|
30 | 7.088 | $9,000,000 | - | - | - | $9,000,000 | $7,333,333 | |
| 2026 |
|
31 | - |
Club
|
$9,000,000 | - | - | - | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 |
| 2027 |
|
32 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
28 |
ARB 3 |
$3,450,000 | $50,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $18,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $5,500,000 |
| 2024 |
|
29 | $9,000,000 | - | $9,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $9,500,000 | $6,250,000 | $6,166,667 | |
| 2025 |
|
30 | $9,000,000 | - | $9,000,000 | $21,500,000 | $500,000 | $7,166,667 | $4,750,000 | |
| 2026 |
|
31 |
Club |
$500,000 | - | $500,000 | $22,000,000 | $500,000 | $5,500,000 | $500,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2026 Club Option includes a $500,000 buyout
- WS MVP: $100,000
- Reliever of the Year: $100,000 ($50,000 for 2nd/3rd)
- $50,000 each for Gold Glove, All-Star, League MVP
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Arbitration
Jose Alvarado signed a 1 year , $3,450,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $3,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,450,000
Average Salary:
$3,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Arbitration
Jose Alvarado signed a 1 year , $1,900,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $1,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,900,000
Average Salary:
$1,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Arbitration
Jose Alvarado signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, 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 Pre-Arbitration
Jose Alvarado signed a 1 year , $573,100 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $573,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $573,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $573,100
Average Salary:
$573,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration
Jose Alvarado signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, 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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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration
Jose Alvarado signed a 1 year , $549,800 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $549,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $549,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $549,800
Average Salary:
$549,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration
Jose Alvarado signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, 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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2011-2011 Signing Bonus
Jose Alvarado signed a 1 year , $50,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $50,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $50,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $50,000
Average Salary:
$50,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
7.088 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$17,035,975
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 16 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
|
| 2017 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$268,916 |
$318,916 |
|
| 2018 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$549,800 |
$868,716 |
|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Injured
|
$555,000 |
$1,423,716 |
|
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Injured
|
$212,259 |
$1,635,975 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,635,975 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,900,000 |
$4,535,975 |
|
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Active /
Arbitration 3 Bypassed |
$3,500,000 |
$8,035,975 |
|
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$9,000,000 |
$17,035,975 |
|
| Total |
$17,035,975 |
$17,035,975 |
||||
| 2025 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$9,000,000 |
||
| 2026 | 31 |
|
Active / Club
|
$500,000 |
||
| Total |
$26,535,975 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$1,585,975 | $50,000 | - | $1,635,975 |
| 4 |
|
$15,350,000 | $50,000 | - | $15,400,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
|
16 |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
22 |
$268,916
|
$268,916 |
$318,916 |
||
| 2018 |
|
23 |
$549,800
|
$549,800 |
$868,716 |
||
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$555,000
|
$555,000 |
$1,423,716 |
||
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$212,259
|
$212,259 |
$1,635,975 |
||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,635,975 |
||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$1,900,000
|
$1,900,000 |
$4,535,975 |
||
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$3,450,000
|
$50,000 |
$3,500,000 |
$8,035,975 |
|
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$9,000,000
|
$9,000,000 |
$17,035,975 |
||
| Total |
$16,935,975 |
$100,000 |
$17,035,975 |
$17,035,975 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
30 |
$9,000,000
|
$9,000,000 |
|||
| 2026 |
|
31 |
$500,000
|
$500,000 |
|||
| Total |
$26,435,975 |
$100,000 |
$26,535,975 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$1,585,975 | $50,000 | - | $1,635,975 |
| 4 |
|
$15,350,000 | $50,000 | - | $15,400,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
PHI |
Jul 09, 2023 - Aug 21, 2023 | Elbow |
| 2023 |
PHI |
May 10, 2023 - Jun 09, 2023 | Elbow |
| 2021 |
PHI |
Aug 08, 2021 - Aug 26, 2021 | Shoulder |
| 2021 |
PHI |
Apr 19, 2021 - Apr 26, 2021 | COVID-19 |
| 2020 |
TB |
Aug 15, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Shoulder |
| 2019 |
TB |
Aug 25, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 | Elbow |
| 2019 |
TB |
Jul 07, 2019 - Aug 13, 2019 | Oblique |
-
Feb 17, 2023
Signed a 2 year $18.55 million contract extension with Philadelphia (PHI), including a club option for 2027
-
Feb 10, 2023
Signed a 1 year $3.45 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 22, 2022
Signed a 1 year $1.9 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), avoiding arbitration
-
May 02, 2021
Suspended 2 games for inciting a bench clearing against New York (NYM), forfeiting $10,752 in 2021 salary with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Jan 15, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), avoiding arbitration
-
Dec 29, 2020
Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Tampa Bay (TB) as part of a 3-team trade: Philadelphia (PHI) traded Garrett Cleavinger to Los Angeles (LAD); Los Angeles (LAD) traded Dillon Paulson and PTBNL to Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $573,100 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $549,800 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Nov 19, 2016
Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 13, 2012
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 | PHI | 66 | 0 | 49 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 63 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 61.7 | 4.09 | 1.25 | 0.33 |
| 2023 | PHI | 43 | 0 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 64 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 41.3 | 1.74 | 1.19 | 1.14 |
| 2022 | PHI | 59 | 0 | 38 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 81 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 51.0 | 3.18 | 1.22 | 0.89 |
| 2021 | PHI | 64 | 0 | 42 | 30 | 26 | 47 | 68 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 55.7 | 4.20 | 1.60 | 0.34 |
| 2020 | TB | 9 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6.00 | 1.67 | -0.14 |
| 2019 | TB | 35 | 1 | 29 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 30.0 | 4.80 | 1.87 | -0.32 |
| 2018 | TB | 70 | 0 | 42 | 21 | 17 | 29 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 64.0 | 2.39 | 1.11 | 1.44 |
| 2017 | TB | 35 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29.7 | 3.64 | 1.11 | 0.40 |
