José Ureña

Texas Rangers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 33-79d (Sep 12, 1991)
Exp: 7.045 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): Premier Talent Sports & Entertainment
Career Earnings

$15,398,672

2024-2024 free-agent-xxb

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, 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:
2025 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024 32 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 0.63% $1,500,000 $1,500,000
2025 33
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2024 32 7.045 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000 $1,500,000
2025 33 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 32 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2023 free-agent-street

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, 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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2023-2024 free-agent-xxb

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-street

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 free-agent-xxb

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-restricted

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $3,250,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Arbitration

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $3,750,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $3,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,750,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Arbitration

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $3,200,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $3,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,200,000
Average Salary:
$3,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $575,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $575,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $575,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $575,000
Average Salary:
$575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, 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-Arb

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Miami Marlins, 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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2015-2015 Pre-Arb

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Miami Marlins, 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 Pre-Arb

José Ureña signed a 0 year contract with the Miami Marlins.
Contract Terms:
0 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus

José Ureña signed a 1 year , $52,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $52,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $52,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $52,000
Average Salary:
$52,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

7.045 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$15,398,672

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 16
Signing Bonus
$52,000
$52,000
2015 23
Active
$302,281
$354,281
2016 24
Active
$277,300
$631,581
2017 25
Active
$535,000
$1,166,581
2018 26
Active
$556,454
$1,723,035
2019 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,200,000
$4,923,035
2020 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,388,889
$6,311,924
2021 29
Active
$3,450,000
$9,761,924
2022 30
Active
Retained
$349,986
$201,600
$10,111,910
$10,313,510
2023 31
Active
Retained
$85,162
$3,500,000
$10,398,672
$13,898,672
2024 32
Injured
$1,500,000
$15,398,672
Total      
$15,398,672
$15,398,672
Total
$15,398,672

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $6,259,924 $52,000 - $6,311,924
1 $3,250,000 - $200,000 $3,450,000
2 $3,849,986 - - $3,849,986
1 $201,600 - - $201,600
1 $85,162 - - $85,162
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
16
$52,000
$52,000
$52,000
2015
23
$302,281
$302,281
$354,281
2016
24
$277,300
$277,300
$631,581
2017
25
$535,000
$535,000
$1,166,581
2018
26
$556,454
$556,454
$1,723,035
2019
27
$3,200,000
$3,200,000
$4,923,035
2020
28
$1,388,889
$1,388,889
$6,311,924
2021
29
$3,250,000
$200,000
$3,450,000
$9,761,924
2022
30
$349,986
$201,600
$349,986
$201,600
$10,111,910
$10,313,510
2023
31
$85,162
$3,500,000
$85,162
$3,500,000
$10,398,672
$13,898,672
2024
32
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$15,398,672
Total
$15,146,672
$52,000
$200,000
$15,398,672
$15,398,672
Total
$15,146,672
$52,000
$200,000
$15,398,672

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $6,259,924 $52,000 - $6,311,924
1 $3,250,000 - $200,000 $3,450,000
2 $3,849,986 - - $3,849,986
1 $201,600 - - $201,600
1 $85,162 - - $85,162
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2024 TEX Sep 15, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 Shoulder
2021 DET Jul 17, 2021 - Aug 28, 2021 Groin
2021 DET May 27, 2021 - Jun 05, 2021 Arm
2020 MIA Jul 26, 2020 - Sep 07, 2020 Illness
2019 MIA Jun 08, 2019 - Sep 01, 2019 Back
2018 MIA Jun 22, 2018 - Jul 04, 2018 Shoulder
2015 MIA Aug 07, 2015 - Sep 04, 2015 Knee
  • Mar 28, 2024 Contract purchased by Texas (TEX)
  • Jan 16, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Sep 10, 2023 Contract purchased by Chicago (CHW)
  • Aug 09, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Aug 05, 2023 Released by Washington (WSH)
  • May 03, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Apr 28, 2023 Released by Colorado (COL)
  • Apr 25, 2023 Designated for Assignment by Colorado (COL)
  • Nov 11, 2022 Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Colorado (COL), including a $4M club option for 2024 ($500,000 buyout)
  • Jul 06, 2022 Contract purchased by Colorado (COL)
  • May 14, 2022 Signed a minor league contract with Colorado (COL)
  • May 09, 2022 Released by Milwaukee (MIL) after player refused minor league assignment and elected Free Agency
  • May 09, 2022 Outrighted to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • May 02, 2022 Designated for Assignment by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Mar 30, 2022 Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Mar 29, 2022 Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Dec 23, 2020 Signed a 1 year $3.25 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 02, 2020 Non-Tendered by Miami (MIA)
  • Jan 10, 2020 Signed a year $3.75 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 11, 2019 Signed a 1 year $3.2 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration
  • Aug 16, 2018 Suspended 6 games for intentionally throwing at Ronald Acuna, forfeiting $18,546 in 2018 salary with Miami (MIA)
  • Mar 24, 2018 Signed a 1 year $575,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Feb 24, 2017 Signed a 1 year $535,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Mar 03, 2015 Signed a 1 year contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Aug 29, 2008 Signed a contract with Florida (FLA)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 TEX 33 9 105 51 46 39 70 13 5 8 1 109.0 3.80 1.32 0.59
2023 CHW 10 10 50 37 32 22 29 13 0 7 0 44.7 6.45 1.61 -0.71
2022 COL 21 17 109 62 54 43 63 11 3 8 0 97.0 5.01 1.57 -0.07
2021 DET 26 18 119 70 65 42 67 14 4 8 0 100.7 5.81 1.60 -0.54
2020 MIA 5 5 22 15 14 13 15 4 0 3 0 23.3 5.40 1.50 0.27
2019 MIA 25 13 99 53 49 26 62 13 4 10 3 84.7 5.21 1.48 0.00
2018 MIA 32 31 155 78 77 51 130 19 9 11 0 174.0 3.98 1.18 2.04
2017 MIA 36 28 152 77 72 64 113 26 14 7 0 169.7 3.82 1.27 1.86
2016 MIA 29 12 91 59 57 29 58 11 4 9 1 83.2 6.17 1.44 -1.34
2015 MIA 20 9 73 37 36 25 28 5 1 5 0 61.7 5.25 1.59 -0.43

Calculated Market Value

$3.3M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 2 years, $6,582,114
  • Avg. Salary: $3,291,057
  • MLB Rank: 265
  • SP Rank: 84

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2025
  • Avg. Salary: $1,500,000

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare José Ureña to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Alex Wood 1 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 33
Matt Boyd 1 $740,000 $740,000 33
Michael Lorenzen 1 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 32
Averages 1 $4,580,000 $4,580,000 32.7

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Ureña's current age (33), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $4,620,000 $4,620,000

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Ureña statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GS/Yr, IP, K/9, BB/9, ERA, WHIP, FIP, WAR

Player GS/Yr IP K/9 BB/9 ERA WHIP FIP WAR
Alex Wood
2022-2023
 19.00 4.15 7.92 2.97 4.72 1.34 4.12 0.75
Matt Boyd
2022-2023
 7.50 3.37 9.02 4.28 3.40 1.15 3.77 0.66
Michael Lorenzen
2022-2023
 21.50 5.33 7.18 3.40 4.21 1.24 4.38 2.31
Average 16.00 4.28 8.04 3.55 4.11 1.24 4.09 1.24
José Ureña
2023-2024
 9.50 3.57 5.81 3.82 5.13 1.47 5.95 0.39
Pct Change -40.63 -16.59 -27.74 -7.61 -24.82 -18.55 -45.48 -68.55
Median Prime % Change -26.28%
Average Prime % Change -31.25%

Calculated Market Value: José Ureña

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, $6,582,114 $3,291,057

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 28, 2024
Contract purchased by Texas (TEX)
Jan 16, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
Sep 10, 2023
Contract purchased by Chicago (CHW)
Aug 09, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
Aug 05, 2023
Released by Washington (WSH)
May 03, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
Apr 28, 2023
Released by Colorado (COL)
Apr 25, 2023
Designated for Assignment by Colorado (COL)
Nov 11, 2022
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Colorado (COL), including a $4M club option for 2024 ($500,000 buyout)
Jul 06, 2022
Contract purchased by Colorado (COL)
May 14, 2022
Signed a minor league contract with Colorado (COL)
May 09, 2022
Released by Milwaukee (MIL) after player refused minor league assignment and elected Free Agency
May 09, 2022
Outrighted to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
May 02, 2022
Designated for Assignment by Milwaukee (MIL)
Mar 30, 2022
Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
Mar 29, 2022
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
Dec 23, 2020
Signed a 1 year $3.25 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Dec 02, 2020
Non-Tendered by Miami (MIA)
Jan 10, 2020
Signed a year $3.75 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $3.2 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration
Aug 16, 2018
Suspended 6 games for intentionally throwing at Ronald Acuna, forfeiting $18,546 in 2018 salary with Miami (MIA)
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $575,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $535,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with Miami (MIA)
Aug 29, 2008
Signed a contract with Florida (FLA)

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