Melvin Upton

Cleveland Indians, Left Field
Age: 40-104d (Aug 21, 1984)
Exp: 10.126 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2002
Agent(s): Larry Reynolds (Reynolds Sports Management)
INACTIVE

2018-2018

Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2018 33 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 - $1,500,000 $1,500,000
2019 34
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2018 33 10.126 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000 $1,500,000
2019 34 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 33 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Contract Notes
  • Incentives: $4.25M
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2013-2017

Melvin Upton signed a 5 year , $72,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $72,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,500,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $72,500,000
Average Salary:
$14,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2012-2012 Arbitration

Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011 Arbitration

Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $4,825,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $4,825,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,825,000
Average Salary:
$4,825,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Arbitration

Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $435,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $435,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $435,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $435,000
Average Salary:
$435,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008

Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $412,100 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $412,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $412,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $412,100
Average Salary:
$412,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007

Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $386,900 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $386,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $386,900.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $386,900
Average Salary:
$386,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2002-2002 Signing Bonus

Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $4,600,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $4,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,600,000
Average Salary:
$4,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

10.126 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$95,909,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2002 17
Signing Bonus
$4,600,000
$4,600,000
2007 22
Active
$386,900
$4,986,900
2008 23
Active
$412,100
$5,399,000
2009 24
Active
$435,000
$5,834,000
2010 25
Active / arbitration-settlement
$3,000,000
$8,834,000
2011 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$4,825,000
$13,659,000
2012 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$7,000,000
$20,659,000
2013 28
Active
$15,450,000
$36,109,000
2014 29
Active
$13,450,000
$49,559,000
2015 30
Active
$14,450,000
$64,009,000
2016 31
Active
Retained
$5,000,000
$10,450,000
$69,009,000
$79,459,000
2017 32
Retained
Retained
$11,450,000
$5,000,000
$90,909,000
$95,909,000
Total
$95,909,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $16,059,000 $4,600,000 - $20,659,000
2 $25,900,000 $3,000,000 - $28,900,000
3 $36,350,000 - - $36,350,000
2 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2002
17
$4,600,000
$4,600,000
$4,600,000
2007
22
$386,900
$386,900
$4,986,900
2008
23
$412,100
$412,100
$5,399,000
2009
24
$435,000
$435,000
$5,834,000
2010
25
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$8,834,000
2011
26
$4,825,000
$4,825,000
$13,659,000
2012
27
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$20,659,000
2013
28
$12,450,000
$3,000,000
$15,450,000
$36,109,000
2014
29
$13,450,000
$13,450,000
$49,559,000
2015
30
$14,450,000
$14,450,000
$64,009,000
2016
31
$5,000,000
$10,450,000
$5,000,000
$10,450,000
$69,009,000
$79,459,000
2017
32
$11,450,000
$5,000,000
$11,450,000
$5,000,000
$90,909,000
$95,909,000
Total
$88,309,000
$7,600,000
$95,909,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $16,059,000 $4,600,000 - $20,659,000
2 $25,900,000 $3,000,000 - $28,900,000
3 $36,350,000 - - $36,350,000
2 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2015 SD Mar 27, 2015 - Jun 08, 2015 Foot
  • Mar 19, 2018 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Dec 15, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Apr 11, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Apr 02, 2017 Released by Toronto (TOR)
  • Jul 26, 2016 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from San Diego (SD) with cash considerations for Hansel Rodriguez
  • Apr 05, 2015 Traded to San Diego (SD) from Atlanta (ATL) with Craig Kimbrel for Cameron Maybin, Carlos Quentin, Matt Wisler, Jordan Paroubeck and 2015 1st round pick (#41)
  • Nov 28, 2012 Signed a 5 year $72.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jan 18, 2011 Signed a 1 year $4.825 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Feb 14, 2010 Awarded a 1 year $3 million contract through arbitration with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Feb 25, 2009 Signed a 1 year $435k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 09, 2008 Signed a 1 year $412k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $386k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jun 04, 2002 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 1 (#2 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
May 07, 2011 Arguig with umpires $1,500

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
May 07, 2011 Arguing with umpire against Baltimore (BAL) 2 $52,732
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2016 SD 149 129 537 492 64 117 15 3 20 61 198 37 155 28 .238 .291 .402 .693 1.77
2015 SD 87 47 226 205 23 53 12 4 5 17 88 21 62 10 .259 .327 .429 .756 1.53
2014 ATL 141 135 579 519 67 108 19 5 12 35 173 57 173 20 .208 .287 .333 .620 -0.06
2013 ATL 126 111 444 391 30 72 14 0 9 26 113 44 151 12 .184 .268 .289 .557 -1.66
2012 TB 146 144 627 573 79 141 29 3 28 78 260 45 169 31 .246 .298 .454 .752 2.70
2011 TB 153 150 638 560 82 136 27 4 23 81 240 71 161 36 .243 .331 .429 .760 3.25
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