Kris Medlen

Arizona Diamondbacks, Starting Pitcher
Age: 39y-2m-15d (Oct 07, 1985)
Exp: 7.138 Years
Country: US
College: Santa Ana JC (CA)
Drafted: Round 10 (#310 overall), 2006
Agent(s): Wasserman
RETIRED

2018-2018 free-agent-xxb

Kris Medlen signed a 1 year , $1,100,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $1,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2018 32 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 - - -
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2018 32 7.137 $1,100,000 - - $1,100,000 $1,100,000
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 32 - - - - - -
Contract Notes
  • 3/27/2018 Opt-out available
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017 free-agent-xxb

Kris Medlen 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
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2015-2016 free-agent-restricted

Kris Medlen signed a 2 year , $8,500,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $8,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $8,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Kris Medlen signed a 1 year , $5,800,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $5,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,800,000
Average Salary:
$5,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013 Arbitration

Kris Medlen signed a 1 year , $2,600,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $2,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012

Kris Medlen signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, 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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2011-2011

Kris Medlen signed a 1 year , $429,500 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $429,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $429,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $429,500
Average Salary:
$429,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010

Kris Medlen signed a 1 year , $407,500 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $407,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $407,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $407,500
Average Salary:
$407,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

Kris Medlen signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006 Signing Bonus

Kris Medlen signed a 1 year , $85,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $85,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $85,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $85,000
Average Salary:
$85,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

7.138 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$18,717,914

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 20
Signing Bonus
$85,000
$85,000
2009 23
Active
$400,000
$485,000
2010 24
Active
$407,500
$892,500
2011 25
Active
$429,500
$1,322,000
2012 26
Active
$490,000
$1,812,000
2013 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,600,000
$4,412,000
2014 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,800,000
$10,212,000
2015 29
Active
$2,000,000
$12,212,000
Champion
2016 30
Injured
$5,500,000
$17,712,000
2017 31
Buyout
$1,000,000
$18,712,000
2018 32
Retained
$5,914
$18,717,914
Total
$18,717,914

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $10,127,000 $85,000 - $10,212,000
3 $8,500,000 - - $8,500,000
1 $5,914 - - $5,914
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
20
$85,000
$85,000
$85,000
2009
23
$400,000
$400,000
$485,000
2010
24
$407,500
$407,500
$892,500
2011
25
$429,500
$429,500
$1,322,000
2012
26
$490,000
$490,000
$1,812,000
2013
27
$2,600,000
$2,600,000
$4,412,000
2014
28
$5,800,000
$5,800,000
$10,212,000
2015
29
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$12,212,000
2016
30
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$17,712,000
2017
31
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$18,712,000
2018
32
$5,914
$5,914
$18,717,914
Total
$18,632,914
$85,000
$18,717,914

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $10,127,000 $85,000 - $10,212,000
3 $8,500,000 - - $8,500,000
1 $5,914 - - $5,914

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2016 KC May 12, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 Shoulder
2015 KC Mar 07, 2015 - Jul 20, 2015 Elbow (Tommy John)
  • May 28, 2018 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Jan 23, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Jan 27, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1 million minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Nov 04, 2016 Kansas City (KC) declined a $10 million option for 2017
  • Dec 18, 2014 Signed a 2 year $8.5 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Dec 01, 2014 Non-Tendered by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 16, 2014 Signed a 1 year $5.8 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $2.6 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Feb 22, 2011 Signed a 1 year $4295k contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 03, 2010 Signed a 1 year $407k contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • May 21, 2009 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 07, 2006 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 10 (#310 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2018 ARI 1 1 9 7 7 4 4 0 0 1 0 4.0 15.75 3.25 -0.30
2016 KC 6 6 30 25 21 20 18 2 1 3 0 24.3 7.77 2.06 -0.88
2015 KC 15 8 56 30 26 18 40 6 6 2 0 58.3 4.01 1.27 0.20
2013 ATL 32 31 194 77 68 47 157 18 15 12 0 197.0 3.11 1.22 2.69
2012 ATL 50 12 103 26 24 23 120 6 10 1 1 138.0 1.57 0.91 4.36
2011 ATL 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 0.00 0.43 0.26
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