MLB
Travis d'Arnaud
Travis d'Arnaud
Los Angeles Angels, Catcher
Age: 35y-10m-8d (Feb 10, 1989)
Exp: 11.044 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#37 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Wasserman
2025 Payroll Salary
$6,000,000
2025 Cash
$6,000,000
Career Earnings
$44,078,070
2025-2206 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 2 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000. In 2025, d'Arnaud will earn a base salary of $6,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
36 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 2.49% | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
37 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 2.46% | $6,000,000 | $12,000,000 |
| 2027 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
36 | 11.044 | $6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
37 | - | $6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2027 |
|
38 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
36 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $65,934 |
| 2026 |
|
37 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $12,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 | $33,149 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2025 Extension
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 1 year , $8,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000. In 2025, d'Arnaud will earn, while carrying a total salary of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2022-2023 Extension
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 2 year , $16,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $16,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $16,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2021 free-agent-xxb
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 2 year , $16,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $16,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $16,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 free-agent-restricted
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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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2019-2019 Arbitration
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 1 year , $3,515,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $3,515,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,515,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,515,000
Average Salary:
$3,515,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 1 year , $3,475,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $3,475,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,475,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,475,000
Average Salary:
$3,475,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 1 year , $1,875,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $1,875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,875,000
Average Salary:
$1,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 1 year , $542,604 contract with the New York Mets, including $542,604 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $542,604.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $542,604
Average Salary:
$542,604
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 1 year , $525,424 contract with the New York Mets, including $525,424 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $525,424.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $525,424
Average Salary:
$525,424
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 1 year , $501,560 contract with the New York Mets, including $501,560 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $501,560.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $501,560
Average Salary:
$501,560
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the New York Mets, 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
Travis d'Arnaud signed a 1 year , $832,500 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $832,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $832,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $832,500
Average Salary:
$832,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
11.044 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$44,078,070
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$832,500 |
$832,500 |
|
| 2013 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$117,814 |
$950,314 |
|
| 2014 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$457,707 |
$1,408,021 |
|
| 2015 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$525,424 |
$1,933,445 |
|
| 2016 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$542,604 |
$2,476,049 |
|
| 2017 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,875,000 |
$4,351,049 |
|
| 2018 | 29 |
|
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$3,475,000 |
$7,826,049 |
|
| 2019 | 30 |
 |
Retained
Active
|
$850,410 $438,648 |
$8,676,459 $9,115,107 |
|
| 2020 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$2,962,963 |
$12,078,070 |
NL Silver Slugger:C |
| 2021 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$20,078,070 |
Champion |
| 2022 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$28,078,070 |
|
| 2023 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$36,078,070 |
|
| 2024 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$44,078,070 |
|
| Total |
$44,078,070 |
$44,078,070 |
||||
| 2025 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
||
| 2026 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$56,078,070 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $832,500 | - | $832,500 |
| 7 |
|
$7,843,959 | - | - | $7,843,959 |
| 1 |
|
$438,648 | - | - | $438,648 |
| 5 |
|
$34,962,963 | - | - | $34,962,963 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
|
18 |
$832,500 |
$832,500 |
$832,500 |
||
| 2013 |
|
24 |
$117,814
|
$117,814 |
$950,314 |
||
| 2014 |
|
25 |
$457,707
|
$457,707 |
$1,408,021 |
||
| 2015 |
|
26 |
$525,424
|
$525,424 |
$1,933,445 |
||
| 2016 |
|
27 |
$542,604
|
$542,604 |
$2,476,049 |
||
| 2017 |
|
28 |
$1,875,000
|
$1,875,000 |
$4,351,049 |
||
| 2018 |
|
29 |
$3,475,000
|
$3,475,000 |
$7,826,049 |
||
| 2019 |
|
30 |
$850,410 $438,648
|
$850,410 $438,648 |
$8,676,459 $9,115,107 |
||
| 2020 |
|
31 |
$2,962,963
|
$2,962,963 |
$12,078,070 |
||
| 2021 |
|
32 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$20,078,070 |
||
| 2022 |
|
33 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$28,078,070 |
||
| 2023 |
|
34 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$36,078,070 |
||
| 2024 |
|
35 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$44,078,070 |
||
| Total |
$43,245,570 |
$832,500 |
$44,078,070 |
$44,078,070 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
36 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
|||
| 2026 |
|
37 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$55,245,570 |
$832,500 |
$56,078,070 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $832,500 | - | $832,500 |
| 7 |
|
$7,843,959 | - | - | $7,843,959 |
| 1 |
|
$438,648 | - | - | $438,648 |
| 5 |
|
$34,962,963 | - | - | $34,962,963 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
ATL |
Apr 09, 2023 - May 08, 2023 | Concussion |
| 2021 |
ATL |
May 02, 2021 - Aug 11, 2021 | Finger |
| 2020 |
ATL |
Jul 24, 2020 - Jul 29, 2020 | Illness |
| 2019 |
NYM |
Mar 28, 2019 - Apr 07, 2019 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2018 |
NYM |
Apr 11, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 | Elbow |
| 2017 |
NYM |
May 03, 2017 - May 24, 2017 | Wrist |
| 2016 |
NYM |
Apr 26, 2016 - Jun 21, 2016 | Shoulder |
| 2015 |
NYM |
Jun 21, 2015 - Jul 31, 2015 | Elbow |
| 2015 |
NYM |
Apr 20, 2015 - Jun 23, 2015 | Finger |
-
Nov 12, 2024
Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Nov 04, 2024
Atlanta (ATL) declined an $8 million option for 2025
-
Jul 18, 2023
Signed a 1 year $8 million contract extension with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Aug 20, 2021
Signed a 2 year $16 million contract extension with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Nov 24, 2019
Signed a 2 year $16 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
May 10, 2019
Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Los Angeles (LAD) for cash considerations
-
May 05, 2019
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
May 04, 2019
Released by New York (NYM)
-
Dec 23, 2018
Signed a 1 year $3.515 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $3.475 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2017
Signed a 1 year $1.875 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $542,604 contract with New York (NYM)
-
Mar 05, 2015
Signed a 1 year $525,424 contract with New York (NYM)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $501,560 contract with New York (NYM)
-
Mar 03, 2013
Signed a 1 year $490k contract with New York (NYM)
-
Dec 17, 2012
Traded to New York (NYM) from Toronto (TOR) with Noah Syndergaard , John Buck and Wulimer Becerra for R.A. Dickey, Josh Thole and Michael Nickeas
-
Mar 01, 2012
Signed a 1 year $480k contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Nov 18, 2011
Contract purchased by Toronto (TOR)
-
Dec 16, 2009
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Philadelphia (PHI) with Kyle Drabek and Michael Taylor for Roy Halladay
-
Jun 10, 2007
Signed a contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Jun 07, 2007
Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 1 (#37 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATL | 99 | 79 | 341 | 307 | 40 | 73 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 48 | 134 | 24 | 89 | 1 | .238 | .302 | .436 | .738 | 1.17 |
| 2023 | ATL | 74 | 65 | 292 | 267 | 31 | 60 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 106 | 21 | 67 | 0 | .225 | .288 | .397 | .685 | 0.17 |
| 2022 | ATL | 107 | 104 | 426 | 396 | 61 | 106 | 25 | 1 | 18 | 60 | 187 | 19 | 90 | 0 | .268 | .319 | .472 | .791 | 2.77 |
| 2021 | ATL | 60 | 54 | 229 | 209 | 21 | 46 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 81 | 17 | 53 | 0 | .220 | .284 | .388 | .672 | 0.25 |
| 2020 | ATL | 44 | 39 | 184 | 165 | 19 | 53 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 88 | 16 | 50 | 1 | .321 | .386 | .533 | .919 | 0.84 |
| 2019 | TB | 103 | 85 | 391 | 351 | 52 | 88 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 69 | 152 | 32 | 85 | 0 | .251 | .312 | .433 | .745 | -0.41 |
| 2018 | NYM | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .200 | .250 | .400 | .650 | -0.07 |
| 2017 | NYM | 112 | 90 | 376 | 348 | 39 | 85 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 57 | 154 | 23 | 59 | 0 | .244 | .293 | .443 | .736 | 1.21 |
| 2016 | NYM | 75 | 70 | 274 | 251 | 27 | 62 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 81 | 19 | 50 | 0 | .247 | .307 | .323 | .630 | -0.53 |
| 2015 | NYM | 67 | 64 | 268 | 239 | 31 | 64 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 41 | 116 | 23 | 49 | 0 | .268 | .340 | .485 | .825 | 1.52 |
| 2014 | NYM | 108 | 104 | 420 | 385 | 48 | 93 | 22 | 3 | 13 | 41 | 160 | 32 | 64 | 1 | .242 | .302 | .416 | .718 | 0.49 |
| 2013 | NYM | 31 | 30 | 112 | 99 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 12 | 21 | 0 | .202 | .286 | .263 | .549 | -0.31 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $26,105,380
- Avg. Salary: $13,052,690
- MLB Rank: 117
- C Rank: 3
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $6,000,000
- MLB Rank: 205
- C Rank: 13
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Travis d'Arnaud to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vazquez | 3 | $30,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 32 |
| Willson Contreras | 5 | $87,500,000 | $17,500,000 | 30 |
| Sean Murphy | 6 | $73,000,000 | $12,166,667 | 28 |
| Will Smith | 10 | $140,000,000 | $14,000,000 | 28 |
| Averages | 6 | $82,625,000 | $13,416,667 | 29.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at d'Arnaud's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $83,488,236 | $13,914,706 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and d'Arnaud statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, H/Gm, RBI/Gm, K/Gm, AVG/Yr, OPS, WOBP, ISO, WAR
| Player | GP% | H/Gm | RBI/Gm | K/Gm | AVG/Yr | OPS | WOBP | ISO | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Christian Vazquez
2021-2022
|
79.32 | 0.88 | 0.39 | 0.60 | 0.27 | 0.69 | 0.31 | 0.11 | 2.19 |
|
Willson Contreras
2021-2022
|
74.38 | 0.83 | 0.46 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.80 | 0.35 | 0.21 | 5.30 |
|
Sean Murphy
2021-2022
|
82.41 | 0.82 | 0.47 | 0.89 | 0.23 | 0.74 | 0.33 | 0.18 | 3.90 |
|
Will Smith
2022-2023
|
80.67 | 0.96 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.26 | 0.80 | 0.36 | 0.19 | 4.78 |
| Average | 79.20 | 0.87 | 0.49 | 0.80 | 0.25 | 0.76 | 0.34 | 0.17 | 4.04 |
|
Travis d'Arnaud
2023-2024
|
53.66 | 0.78 | 0.53 | 0.82 | 0.24 | 0.74 | 0.33 | 0.20 | 1.79 |
| Pct Change | -32.25 | -10.34 | 8.16 | -2.50 | -4.40 | -2.76 | -2.94 | 17.65 | -55.69 |
| Median Prime % Change | -2.94% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -9.45% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Travis d'Arnaud
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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $26,105,380 | $13,052,690 |
