MLB
Luke Weaver
Luke Weaver
New York Yankees, Relief Pitcher
Age: 31y-4m-0d (Aug 21, 1993)
Exp: 7.112 Years
Country: US
College: Florida State
Drafted: Round 1 (#27 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Scott Boras (Boras Corporation)
2025 Payroll Salary
$2,500,000
2025 Cash
$2,500,000
Career Earnings
$12,699,338
2024-2025 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000. In 2025, Weaver will earn a base salary of $2,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 | $2,250,000 | $2,000,000 | 0.84% | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
31 |
Club
|
$2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | 1.04% | $2,500,000 | $4,750,000 |
| 2026 |
|
32 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 | 6.112 | $2,000,000 | $250,000 | - | $2,250,000 | $2,000,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
31 | 7.112 |
Club
|
$2,500,000 | - | - | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
| 2026 |
|
32 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 | $2,000,000 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,250,000 | $2,375,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
31 |
Club |
$2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $4,750,000 | - | $2,375,000 | $2,500,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2025 club option contains no buyout
- 2025 Option Increases to: (innings pitched)
$3M with 100
$4M with 120
$5M with 140
$6M with 160 - Annual Incentives
Games Started
$50,000 each for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
Relief Appearances ($250,000 earned in 2024)
$50,000 each for 40, 45, 50, 55, 60
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 free-agent-restricted-street
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, 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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2023-2023 free-agent-restricted
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, 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
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 Arbitration
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $2,875,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $2,875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,875,000
Average Salary:
$2,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Arbitration
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $1,950,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $1,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,950,000
Average Salary:
$1,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $597,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $597,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $597,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $597,000
Average Salary:
$597,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $581,300 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $581,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $581,300.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $581,300
Average Salary:
$581,300
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $550,800 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $550,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $550,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $550,800
Average Salary:
$550,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, 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-Arbitration
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Signing Bonus
Luke Weaver signed a 1 year , $1,843,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $1,843,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,843,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,843,000
Average Salary:
$1,843,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
7.112 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$12,699,338
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$1,843,000 |
$1,843,000 |
|
| 2016 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$144,196 |
$1,987,196 |
|
| 2017 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$175,380 |
$2,162,576 |
|
| 2018 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$512,253 |
$2,674,829 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$581,300 |
$3,256,129 |
|
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$221,111 |
$3,477,240 |
|
| 2021 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,950,000 |
$5,427,240 |
|
| 2022 | 28 |
 |
Retained
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,848,214 $1,026,786 |
$7,275,454 $8,302,240 |
|
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Retained
Active
Retained
|
$2,000,000 $73,549 $73,549 |
$10,302,240 $10,375,789 $10,449,338 |
|
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$2,250,000 |
$12,699,338 |
|
| Total |
$12,699,338 |
$12,699,338 |
||||
| 2025 | 31 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$2,500,000 |
||
| Total |
$15,199,338 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$831,829 | $1,843,000 | - | $2,674,829 |
| 4 |
|
$4,600,625 | - | - | $4,600,625 |
| 1 |
|
$1,026,786 | - | - | $1,026,786 |
| 1 |
|
$2,000,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 |
| 2 |
|
$2,073,549 | - | $250,000 | $2,323,549 |
| 1 |
|
$73,549 | - | - | $73,549 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
20 |
$1,843,000 |
$1,843,000 |
$1,843,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
22 |
$144,196
|
$144,196 |
$1,987,196 |
||
| 2017 |
|
23 |
$175,380
|
$175,380 |
$2,162,576 |
||
| 2018 |
|
24 |
$512,253
|
$512,253 |
$2,674,829 |
||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$581,300
|
$581,300 |
$3,256,129 |
||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$221,111
|
$221,111 |
$3,477,240 |
||
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$1,950,000
|
$1,950,000 |
$5,427,240 |
||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$1,848,214 $1,026,786
|
$1,848,214 $1,026,786 |
$7,275,454 $8,302,240 |
||
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$2,000,000 $73,549 $73,549
|
$2,000,000 $73,549 $73,549 |
$10,302,240 $10,375,789 $10,449,338 |
||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$2,000,000
|
$250,000 |
$2,250,000 |
$12,699,338 |
|
| Total |
$10,606,338 |
$1,843,000 |
$250,000 |
$12,699,338 |
$12,699,338 |
||
| 2025 |
|
31 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
|||
| Total |
$13,106,338 |
$1,843,000 |
$250,000 |
$15,199,338 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$831,829 | $1,843,000 | - | $2,674,829 |
| 4 |
|
$4,600,625 | - | - | $4,600,625 |
| 1 |
|
$1,026,786 | - | - | $1,026,786 |
| 1 |
|
$2,000,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 |
| 2 |
|
$2,073,549 | - | $250,000 | $2,323,549 |
| 1 |
|
$73,549 | - | - | $73,549 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
CIN |
Mar 30, 2023 - Apr 20, 2023 | Arm |
| 2022 |
ARI |
Apr 08, 2022 - Jun 12, 2022 | Elbow |
| 2021 |
ARI |
May 18, 2021 - Sep 01, 2021 | Shoulder |
| 2019 |
ARI |
May 27, 2019 - Sep 21, 2019 | Arm |
| 2017 |
STL |
Apr 10, 2017 - May 02, 2017 | Back |
-
Nov 01, 2024
New York (NYY) exercised a $2.5 million club option for 2025
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with New York (NYY), plus a club option for 2025
-
Sep 12, 2023
Claimed off waivers by New York (NYY)
-
Sep 10, 2023
Designated for Assignment by Seattle (SEA)
-
Aug 22, 2023
Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Aug 18, 2023
Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Aug 16, 2023
Designated for Assignment by Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Jan 13, 2023
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Nov 18, 2022
Non-Tendered by Seattle (SEA)
-
Oct 27, 2022
Claimed off waivers by Seattle (SEA)
-
Aug 01, 2022
Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Arizona (ARI) for Emmanuel Rivera
-
Mar 22, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2.875 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 15, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.95 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $597,000 contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Mar 05, 2019
Signed a 1 year $581,300 contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Dec 05, 2018
-
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $550,800 contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Jun 19, 2014
Signed a contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Jun 05, 2014
Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 1 (#27 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NYY | 62 | 0 | 52 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 103 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 84.0 | 2.89 | 0.93 | 1.84 |
| 2023 | NYY | 29 | 25 | 155 | 90 | 88 | 40 | 109 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 123.7 | 6.40 | 1.58 | -0.83 |
| 2022 | KC | 27 | 1 | 52 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35.7 | 6.56 | 1.82 | -0.40 |
| 2021 | ARI | 13 | 13 | 58 | 34 | 31 | 20 | 62 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 65.7 | 4.25 | 1.19 | 0.94 |
| 2020 | ARI | 12 | 12 | 63 | 39 | 38 | 18 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 52.0 | 6.58 | 1.56 | -0.32 |
| 2019 | ARI | 13 | 12 | 55 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 69 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 64.3 | 2.94 | 1.07 | 1.71 |
| 2018 | STL | 35 | 25 | 150 | 83 | 75 | 54 | 121 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 136.3 | 4.95 | 1.50 | -0.65 |
| 2017 | STL | 15 | 10 | 59 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 72 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 60.3 | 3.88 | 1.26 | 0.77 |
| 2016 | STL | 9 | 8 | 46 | 29 | 23 | 12 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 36.3 | 5.70 | 1.60 | -0.64 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $12,262,408
- Avg. Salary: $6,131,204
- MLB Rank: 207
- RP Rank: 22
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $2,000,000
- MLB Rank: 349
- RP Rank: 65
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Luke Weaver to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Strahm | 2 | $15,000,000 | $7,500,000 | 31 |
| Keynan Middleton | 1 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 30 |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 1 | $3,900,000 | $3,900,000 | 31 |
| Trevor May | 1 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | 33 |
| Averages | 1 | $7,975,000 | $6,100,000 | 31.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Weaver's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $20,109,999 | $6,703,333 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Weaver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Matt Strahm
2021-2022
|
28.00 | 0.07 | 5.97 | 1.82 | 7.94 | 2.39 | 3.07 | 0.08 |
|
Keynan Middleton
2022-2023
|
34.50 | 0.03 | 4.34 | 1.18 | 9.65 | 2.84 | 5.04 | 0.40 |
|
Ryan Yarbrough
2022-2023
|
22.50 | 0.04 | 4.51 | 1.30 | 6.79 | 1.94 | 4.58 | 1.16 |
|
Trevor May
2021-2022
|
47.00 | 0.05 | 4.32 | 1.35 | 11.36 | 3.34 | 3.80 | 0.25 |
| Average | 33.00 | 0.05 | 4.79 | 1.41 | 8.94 | 2.63 | 4.12 | 0.47 |
|
Luke Weaver
2023-2024
|
38.00 | 0.00 | 4.90 | 1.26 | 8.85 | 2.74 | 4.70 | 0.40 |
| Pct Change | 15.15 | -100.00 | -2.30 | 10.64 | -1.01 | -4.18 | -14.08 | -14.89 |
| Median Prime % Change | -3.24% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -13.83% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Luke Weaver
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, $12,262,408 | $6,131,204 |
