Anthony Swarzak

Kansas City Royals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 39-85d (Sep 10, 1985)
Exp: 8.075 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 2 (#61 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Wasserman

2021-2021 free-agent-street

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, 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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2021-2021 free-agent-xxb

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, 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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2020-2020 free-agent-xxb

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, 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
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2018-2019 free-agent-xxb

Anthony Swarzak signed a 2 year , $14,000,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
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2017-2017 free-agent-restricted

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 free-agent-restricted

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the New York Yankees, 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
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2015-2015 free-agent-restricted

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $935,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $935,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $935,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $935,000
Average Salary:
$935,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $502,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $502,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $502,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $502,500
Average Salary:
$502,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $487,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $487,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $487,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $487,500
Average Salary:
$487,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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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2004-2004 Signing Bonus

Anthony Swarzak signed a 1 year , $575,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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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Seasons

8.075 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$19,432,711

Earnings w/ Different Teams

10 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 18
Signing Bonus
$575,000
$575,000
2010 24
Active
$400,000
$975,000
2012 26
Active
$487,500
$1,462,500
2013 27
Active
$502,500
$1,965,000
2014 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$935,000
$2,900,000
2015 29
Reserve / minor-buried
$162,295
$3,062,295
2016 30
Active
$750,000
$3,812,295
2017 31
Active
Retained
$339,342
$560,658
$4,151,637
$4,712,295
2018 32
Active
$6,000,000
$10,712,295
2019 33
Active
Retained
$3,720,463
$4,779,537
$14,432,758
$19,212,295
2021 35
Retained
Retained
$59,136
$161,280
$19,271,431
$19,432,711
Total
$19,432,711

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,325,000 $575,000 - $2,900,000
1 $162,295 - - $162,295
1 $750,000 - - $750,000
1 $339,342 - - $339,342
1 $560,658 - - $560,658
1 $5,000,000 $1,000,000 - $6,000,000
1 $3,720,463 - - $3,720,463
1 $4,779,537 - - $4,779,537
1 $59,136 - - $59,136
1 $161,280 - - $161,280
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
18
$575,000
$575,000
$575,000
2010
24
$400,000
$400,000
$975,000
2012
26
$487,500
$487,500
$1,462,500
2013
27
$502,500
$502,500
$1,965,000
2014
28
$935,000
$935,000
$2,900,000
2015
29
$162,295
$162,295
$3,062,295
2016
30
$750,000
$750,000
$3,812,295
2017
31
$339,342
$560,658
$339,342
$560,658
$4,151,637
$4,712,295
2018
32
$5,000,000
$1,000,000
$6,000,000
$10,712,295
2019
33
$3,720,463
$4,779,537
$3,720,463
$4,779,537
$14,432,758
$19,212,295
2021
35
$59,136
$161,280
$59,136
$161,280
$19,271,431
$19,432,711
Total
$17,857,711
$1,575,000
$19,432,711

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,325,000 $575,000 - $2,900,000
1 $162,295 - - $162,295
1 $750,000 - - $750,000
1 $339,342 - - $339,342
1 $560,658 - - $560,658
1 $5,000,000 $1,000,000 - $6,000,000
1 $3,720,463 - - $3,720,463
1 $4,779,537 - - $4,779,537
1 $59,136 - - $59,136
1 $161,280 - - $161,280

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2019 ATL Jun 30, 2019 - Jul 12, 2019 Shoulder
2019 SEA Mar 28, 2019 - Apr 03, 2019 Shoulder
2018 NYM Aug 05, 2018 - Sep 08, 2018 Shoulder
2018 NYM Apr 02, 2018 - Jun 05, 2018 Oblique
2016 NYY Aug 23, 2016 - Sep 18, 2016 Shoulder
  • Jul 21, 2021 Released by Kansas City (KC)
  • May 14, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Apr 23, 2021 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 04, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Jul 20, 2020 Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Feb 05, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • May 20, 2019 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Seattle (SEA) with cash considerations for Arodys Vizcaino and Jesse Biddle
  • Dec 01, 2018 Traded to Seattle (SEA) from New York (NYM) with Jay Bruce , Jarred Kelenic , Justin Dunn and Gerson Bautista for Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz and $20 million
  • Dec 13, 2017 Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with New York (NYM)
  • Jul 25, 2017 Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Chicago (CHW) for Ryan Cordell
  • Jan 23, 2017 Signed a 1 year $900,000 minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Jan 13, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYY)
  • Jan 15, 2015 Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jan 17, 2014 Signed a 1 year $935k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Feb 21, 2013 Signed a 1 year $502,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 03, 2012 Signed a 1 year $487k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 21, 2004 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 07, 2004 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 2 (#61 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2021 KC 13 0 20 13 13 1 9 4 0 1 0 12.3 9.49 1.70 -0.17
2019 ATL 59 0 52 30 27 27 52 12 3 4 4 53.3 4.56 1.48 -0.34
2018 NYM 29 0 28 18 18 14 31 6 0 2 4 26.3 6.15 1.60 -0.47
2017 MIL 70 0 58 21 20 22 91 6 6 4 2 77.3 2.33 1.03 1.92
2016 NYY 26 0 28 19 19 7 31 10 1 2 0 31.0 5.52 1.13 -0.09
2015 CLE 10 0 18 9 5 4 13 1 0 0 0 13.3 3.38 1.65 -0.10
2014 MIN 50 4 100 48 44 28 47 5 3 2 0 86.0 4.61 1.49 0.28
2013 MIN 48 0 89 33 31 22 69 7 3 2 0 96.0 2.91 1.16 2.02
2012 MIN 44 5 106 57 54 31 62 15 3 6 0 96.7 5.03 1.42 -0.27
2011 MIN 27 11 111 53 49 26 55 9 4 7 0 102.0 4.32 1.34 1.07

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 21, 2021
Released by Kansas City (KC)
May 14, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
Apr 23, 2021
Released by Arizona (ARI)
Mar 04, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
Jul 20, 2020
Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
Feb 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
May 20, 2019
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Seattle (SEA) with cash considerations for Arodys Vizcaino and Jesse Biddle
Dec 01, 2018
Traded to Seattle (SEA) from New York (NYM) with Jay Bruce , Jarred Kelenic , Justin Dunn and Gerson Bautista for Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz and $20 million
Dec 13, 2017
Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with New York (NYM)
Jul 25, 2017
Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Chicago (CHW) for Ryan Cordell
Jan 23, 2017
Signed a 1 year $900,000 minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
Jan 13, 2016
Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYY)
Jan 15, 2015
Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Jan 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $935k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Feb 21, 2013
Signed a 1 year $502,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Mar 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $487k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 21, 2004
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 07, 2004
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 2 (#61 overall)

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