MLB
Rafael Soriano
Rafael Soriano
Toronto Blue Jays, Relief Pitcher
Age: 45y-0m-6d (Dec 19, 1979)
Exp: 13.057 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): Scott Boras (Boras Corporation)
RETIRED
2016-2016 free-agent-xxb
Rafael Soriano signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
36 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | |
| 2017 |
|
37 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
36 | 13.057 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | |
| 2017 |
|
37 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
36 | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Source:
Jon Heyman
2013-2014 free-agent-xxb
Rafael Soriano signed a 2 year , $28,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $28,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $28,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2012 free-agent-xxb
Rafael Soriano signed a 3 year , $35,000,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $35,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,666,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $35,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,666,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2010-2010
Rafael Soriano signed a 1 year , $7,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $7,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2008-2009
Rafael Soriano signed a 2 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $500,000 signing bonus, $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2007-2007
Rafael Soriano signed a 1 year , $1,200,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,200,000
Average Salary:
$1,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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2006-2006
Rafael Soriano signed a 1 year , $450,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $450,000
Average Salary:
$450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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2005-2005
Rafael Soriano signed a 1 year , $340,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $340,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $340,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $340,000
Average Salary:
$340,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2006 / UFA
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2004-2004 Rookie
Rafael Soriano signed a 1 year , $335,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $335,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $335,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $335,000
Average Salary:
$335,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2005 / UFA
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1996-1996 Signing Bonus
Rafael Soriano signed a 1 year , $5,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $5,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000
Average Salary:
$5,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
13.057 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$73,450,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 16 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
|
| 2004 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$335,000 |
$340,000 |
|
| 2005 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$340,000 |
$680,000 |
|
| 2006 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$470,000 |
$1,150,000 |
|
| 2007 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$1,200,000 |
$2,350,000 |
|
| 2008 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$2,900,000 |
$5,250,000 |
|
| 2009 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$6,100,000 |
$11,350,000 |
|
| 2010 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$7,500,000 |
$18,850,000 |
|
| 2011 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$28,850,000 |
|
| 2012 | 32 |
|
Active / early-termination-declined
|
$11,000,000 |
$39,850,000 |
|
| 2013 | 33 |
|
Active
Buyout
|
$7,000,000 $1,500,000 |
$46,850,000 $48,350,000 |
|
| 2014 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$55,350,000 |
|
| 2015 | 35 |
 |
Retained
|
$4,100,000 |
$59,450,000 |
|
| 2018 | 38 |
|
Deferred
|
$2,000,000 |
$61,450,000 |
|
| 2019 | 39 |
|
Deferred
|
$2,000,000 |
$63,450,000 |
|
| 2020 | 40 |
|
Deferred
|
$2,000,000 |
$65,450,000 |
|
| 2021 | 41 |
|
Deferred
|
$2,000,000 |
$67,450,000 |
|
| 2022 | 42 |
|
Deferred
|
$2,000,000 |
$69,450,000 |
|
| 2023 | 43 |
|
Deferred
|
$2,000,000 |
$71,450,000 |
|
| 2024 | 44 |
|
Deferred
|
$2,000,000 |
$73,450,000 |
|
| Total |
$73,450,000 |
$73,450,000 |
||||
| Total |
$73,450,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$790,000 | $340,000 | $20,000 | $1,150,000 |
| 3 |
|
$9,700,000 | $500,000 | - | $10,200,000 |
| 1 |
|
$7,500,000 | - | - | $7,500,000 |
| 3 |
|
$22,500,000 | - | - | $22,500,000 |
| 9 |
|
$28,000,000 | - | - | $28,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$4,100,000 | - | - | $4,100,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 |
|
16 |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
||
| 2004 |
|
24 |
$335,000 |
$335,000 |
$340,000 |
||
| 2005 |
|
25 |
$340,000
|
$340,000 |
$680,000 |
||
| 2006 |
|
26 |
$450,000
|
$20,000 |
$470,000 |
$1,150,000 |
|
| 2007 |
|
27 |
$1,200,000
|
$1,200,000 |
$2,350,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
28 |
$2,400,000
|
$500,000 |
$2,900,000 |
$5,250,000 |
|
| 2009 |
|
29 |
$6,100,000
|
$6,100,000 |
$11,350,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
30 |
$7,500,000
|
$7,500,000 |
$18,850,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
31 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$28,850,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
32 |
$11,000,000
|
$11,000,000 |
$39,850,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
33 |
$7,000,000 $1,500,000
|
$7,000,000 $1,500,000 |
$46,850,000 $48,350,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
34 |
$7,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$55,350,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
35 |
$4,100,000
|
$4,100,000 |
$59,450,000 |
||
| 2018 |
|
38 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$61,450,000 |
||
| 2019 |
|
39 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$63,450,000 |
||
| 2020 |
|
40 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$65,450,000 |
||
| 2021 |
|
41 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$67,450,000 |
||
| 2022 |
|
42 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$69,450,000 |
||
| 2023 |
|
43 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$71,450,000 |
||
| 2024 |
|
44 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$73,450,000 |
||
| Total |
$72,590,000 |
$840,000 |
$20,000 |
$73,450,000 |
$73,450,000 |
||
| Total |
$72,590,000 |
$840,000 |
$20,000 |
$73,450,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$790,000 | $340,000 | $20,000 | $1,150,000 |
| 3 |
|
$9,700,000 | $500,000 | - | $10,200,000 |
| 1 |
|
$7,500,000 | - | - | $7,500,000 |
| 3 |
|
$22,500,000 | - | - | $22,500,000 |
| 9 |
|
$28,000,000 | - | - | $28,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$4,100,000 | - | - | $4,100,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
CHC |
Aug 04, 2015 - Sep 01, 2015 | Shoulder |
-
Mar 18, 2016
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Feb 29, 2016
Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Sep 05, 2015
Released by Chicago (CHC)
-
Jun 09, 2015
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Oct 31, 2014
Washington (WAS) declined a $14 million option for 2015
-
Jan 15, 2013
Signed a 2 year $28 million contract with Washington (WAS)
-
Oct 31, 2012
Declined player option for 2013
-
Jan 13, 2011
Signed a 3 year $35 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Dec 11, 2009
Signed a 1 year $7.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Dec 10, 2009
Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Atlanta (ATL) for Jesse Chavez
-
Jan 24, 2008
Signed a 2 year $9 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jan 16, 2007
Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Dec 07, 2006
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Seattle (SEA) for Horacio Ramirez
-
Dec 30, 2005
Signed a 1 year $450k contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Aug 30, 1996
Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHC | 6 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 6.35 | 1.59 | -0.21 |
| 2014 | WSH | 64 | 0 | 51 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 59 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 62.0 | 3.19 | 1.13 | 0.74 |
| 2013 | WSH | 68 | 0 | 65 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 51 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 66.7 | 3.11 | 1.23 | 0.84 |
| 2012 | NYY | 69 | 0 | 55 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 69 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 67.7 | 2.26 | 1.17 | 2.56 |
| 2011 | NYY | 42 | 0 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 39.3 | 4.12 | 1.30 | 0.37 |
