Darren O'Day

Atlanta Braves, Relief Pitcher
Age: 42y-2m-0d (Oct 22, 1982)
Exp: 14.103 Years
Country: US
College: Florida
Drafted: Undrafted, LAA, 2006
Agent(s): Ballengee Group
RETIRED

2022-2022 free-agent-xxb

Darren O'Day signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, 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
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2022 39 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 - $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2022 39 13.103 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022 39 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 - $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2022 free-agent-xxb

Darren O'Day signed a 2 year , $3,150,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $3,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,575,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,150,000
Average Salary:
$1,575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2021 free-agent-xxb

Darren O'Day signed a 1 year , $2,750,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $2,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2019 free-agent-xxb

Darren O'Day signed a 4 year , $31,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $31,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $31,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2015 arbitration-extension-process

Darren O'Day signed a 2 year , $5,800,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $5,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,900,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Arbitration

Darren O'Day signed a 1 year , $1,350,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $1,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,350,000
Average Salary:
$1,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Arbitration

Darren O'Day signed a 1 year , $1,251,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $1,251,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,251,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,251,000
Average Salary:
$1,251,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010
Pre-Arbitration

Darren O'Day signed a 1 year , $426,700 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $426,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $426,700.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $426,700
Average Salary:
$426,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009
Pre-Arbitration

Darren O'Day signed a 1 year , $406,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $406,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $406,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $406,000
Average Salary:
$406,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008
Pre-Arbitration

Darren O'Day signed a 1 year , $390,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $390,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $390,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $390,000
Average Salary:
$390,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006 Signing Bonus

Darren O'Day signed a 1 year , $20,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $20,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $20,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $20,000
Average Salary:
$20,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

14.103 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$50,277,033

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 23
Signing Bonus
$20,000
$20,000
2008 25
Active
$390,000
$410,000
2009 26
Active
$406,000
$816,000
2010 27
Active
$426,700
$1,242,700
2011 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,251,000
$2,493,700
2012 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,350,000
$3,843,700
2013 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,200,000
$6,043,700
2014 31
Active /
Arbitration 4
Bypassed
$3,200,000
$9,243,700
2015 32
Active / Club Exercised
$4,250,000
$13,493,700
2016 33
Active
$5,000,000
$18,493,700
2017 34
Active
$6,000,000
$24,493,700
2018 35
Retained
Injured
$6,000,006
$2,999,994
$30,493,706
$33,493,700
2019 36
Active
$8,000,000
$41,493,700
2020 37
Active
Buyout
Deferred
$833,333
$500,000
$1,000,000
$42,327,033
$42,827,033
$43,827,033
2021 38
Deferred
Injured
Buyout
$1,000,000
$1,750,000
$700,000
$44,827,033
$46,577,033
$47,277,033
2022 39
Injured
Deferred
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$48,277,033
$49,277,033
2023 40
Deferred
$1,000,000
$50,277,033
Total
$50,277,033

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $390,000 $20,000 - $410,000
1 $406,000 - - $406,000
2 $1,677,700 - - $1,677,700
11 $32,000,006 - - $32,000,006
4 $13,333,327 - - $13,333,327
1 $2,450,000 - - $2,450,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
23
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
2008
25
$390,000
$390,000
$410,000
2009
26
$406,000
$406,000
$816,000
2010
27
$426,700
$426,700
$1,242,700
2011
28
$1,251,000
$1,251,000
$2,493,700
2012
29
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
$3,843,700
2013
30
$2,200,000
$2,200,000
$6,043,700
2014
31
$3,200,000
$3,200,000
$9,243,700
2015
32
$4,250,000
$4,250,000
$13,493,700
2016
33
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$18,493,700
2017
34
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$24,493,700
2018
35
$6,000,006
$2,999,994
$6,000,006
$2,999,994
$30,493,706
$33,493,700
2019
36
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$41,493,700
2020
37
$833,333
$500,000
$1,000,000
$833,333
$500,000
$1,000,000
$42,327,033
$42,827,033
$43,827,033
2021
38
$1,000,000
$1,750,000
$700,000
$1,000,000
$1,750,000
$700,000
$44,827,033
$46,577,033
$47,277,033
2022
39
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$48,277,033
$49,277,033
2023
40
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$50,277,033
Total
$50,257,033
$20,000
$50,277,033

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $390,000 $20,000 - $410,000
1 $406,000 - - $406,000
2 $1,677,700 - - $1,677,700
11 $32,000,006 - - $32,000,006
4 $13,333,327 - - $13,333,327
1 $2,450,000 - - $2,450,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2022 ATL Jul 13, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 Calf
2021 NYY Jul 06, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Hamstring
2021 NYY May 01, 2021 - Jun 29, 2021 Shoulder
2019 ATL Mar 28, 2019 - Sep 05, 2019 Arm
2018 ATL Aug 01, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 Hamstring
2018 BAL Jun 27, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018 Hamstring
2018 BAL May 09, 2018 - Jun 09, 2018 Elbow
2017 BAL Jun 09, 2017 - Jun 23, 2017 Shoulder
2016 BAL Aug 12, 2016 - Sep 18, 2016 Shoulder
2016 BAL Jun 03, 2016 - Jul 24, 2016 Hamstring
  • Jan 30, 2023 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Apr 03, 2022 Contract purchased by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Nov 29, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Nov 05, 2021 New York (NYY) declined a $3.15M option for 2022
  • Jan 27, 2021 Signed a 2 year $3.15 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Oct 29, 2020 Atlanta (ATL) declined a $3.5 million option for 2021
  • Nov 08, 2019 Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), including a club option for 2021
  • Jul 31, 2018 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Baltimore (BAL) with Kevin Gausman for JC Encarnacion, Brett Cumberland, Evan Phillips, Bruce Zimmerman and International Bonus Pool Cap Space ($2,500,000)
  • Dec 07, 2015 Signed a 4 year $31 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Oct 17, 2014 Baltimore (BAL) exercised a $4.25 million option for 2015
  • Feb 10, 2013 Signed a 2 year $5.8 mililon contract with Baltimore (BAL), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $1.35 million contract with Baltimore (BAL), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 23, 2011 Signed a 1 year $1.215 million contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Mar 04, 2010 Signed a 1 year $426k contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Apr 22, 2009 Claimed off waivers by Texas (TEX)
  • Mar 02, 2009 Signed a 1 year $406k contract with New York (NYM)
  • Dec 11, 2008 Rule 5 Drafted by New York (NYM) from Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Mar 29, 2008 Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • May 29, 2006 Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2022 ATL 28 0 19 12 10 10 26 3 2 2 0 21.7 4.15 1.34 0.09
2021 NYY 12 0 9 4 4 4 11 2 0 0 0 10.7 3.38 1.22 0.27
2020 ATL 19 0 8 3 2 5 22 1 4 0 0 16.3 1.10 0.80 0.70
2019 ATL 8 0 3 1 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 5.3 1.69 0.75 0.19
2018 BAL 20 0 18 9 8 4 27 3 0 2 2 20.0 3.60 1.10 0.32
2017 BAL 64 0 41 24 23 24 76 8 2 3 2 60.3 3.43 1.08 1.04
2016 BAL 34 0 25 13 13 13 38 6 3 1 3 31.0 3.77 1.23 0.48
2015 BAL 68 0 47 13 11 14 82 5 6 2 6 65.3 1.52 0.93 2.65
2014 BAL 68 0 42 14 13 19 73 6 5 2 4 68.7 1.70 0.89 2.39
2013 BAL 67 0 46 16 15 15 57 7 5 3 2 61.0 2.21 1.00 1.88
2012 BAL 69 0 49 17 17 14 69 6 7 1 0 67.0 2.28 0.94 2.51
2011 TEX 16 0 17 10 10 5 18 7 0 1 0 16.7 5.40 1.32 0.01

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TRANSACTIONS

Jan 30, 2023
Retired from Professional Baseball
Apr 03, 2022
Contract purchased by Atlanta (ATL)
Nov 29, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Nov 05, 2021
New York (NYY) declined a $3.15M option for 2022
Jan 27, 2021
Signed a 2 year $3.15 million contract with New York (NYY)
Oct 29, 2020
Atlanta (ATL) declined a $3.5 million option for 2021
Nov 08, 2019
Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), including a club option for 2021
Jul 31, 2018
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Baltimore (BAL) with Kevin Gausman for JC Encarnacion, Brett Cumberland, Evan Phillips, Bruce Zimmerman and International Bonus Pool Cap Space ($2,500,000)
Dec 07, 2015
Signed a 4 year $31 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Oct 17, 2014
Baltimore (BAL) exercised a $4.25 million option for 2015
Feb 10, 2013
Signed a 2 year $5.8 mililon contract with Baltimore (BAL), avoiding arbitration
Jan 17, 2012
Signed a 1 year $1.35 million contract with Baltimore (BAL), avoiding arbitration
Jan 23, 2011
Signed a 1 year $1.215 million contract with Texas (TEX)
Mar 04, 2010
Signed a 1 year $426k contract with Texas (TEX)
Apr 22, 2009
Claimed off waivers by Texas (TEX)
Mar 02, 2009
Signed a 1 year $406k contract with New York (NYM)
Dec 11, 2008
Rule 5 Drafted by New York (NYM) from Los Angeles (LAA)
Mar 29, 2008
Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
May 29, 2006
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAA)

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