Toronto Blue Jays

Service time in years & days (through 2023 season).
Edward Rogers Chairman
2000 -

  • Rogers Communications, 2000 -
    • Rogers Communications paid $112M in cash and stock for an 80% stake in the Blue Jays in 2000. Interbrew SA retained a 20% share.
    • Interbrew sold its share to Rogers Communications in 2004.
  • Interbrew SA, 1995-2000
    • Belgian brewer Interbrew SA acquired a 90% stake in the club when it acquired Labatt Brewing in 1995. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce retained its 10% stake, which was sold to Rogers Communications in 2000.
  • Labatt Brewing, 1977-1995
    • a group comprised of Labatt Brewing (45%), Imperial Trust Ltd. (45%) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (10%) paid a franchise fee of $7M for the rights to the AL’s 1977 expansion club in Toronto.
    • Labatt acquired Imperial Trust’s 45% stake in 1991
  • Forbes magazine valued the club at $2.1 billion in March 2024.

BLUE JAYS PAYROLLS
Year Opening Day 26-man Year End 40-man CB Tax 40-man
2024 $225,362,600 ( 6) $                    (   ) $                    (   )
2023 $209,938,983 ( 7) $                    (   ) $257,798,413 ( 5)
2022 $171,040,621 (11) $180,692,506 (10) $198,543,787 (10)
2021 $135,223,171 (13) $152,261,601 (12) $166,054,167 (14)
2020 $ 51,538,089 (20) $  54,610,530 (18) $133,461,289 (19)
2019 $114,546,171 (21) $120,288,261 (20) $130,552,357 (21)
2018 $162,037,223 ( 8) $167,226,219 (11) $167,138,865 (11)
2017 $163,381,937 (11) $165,179,831 (11) $166,152,534 (14)
2016 $136,782,027 (13) $153,365,369 (11) $164,312,432 (14)
2015 $125,915,800 (10) $135,728,804 (10) $141,304,346 (16)
2014 $137,177,700 ( 9) $135,435,701 (10) $137,190,349 (13)
2013 $119,277,800 ( 8) $125,879,791 ( 9) $141,818,797 ( 9)
2012 $ 83,739,200 (21) $ 92,133,335 (17) $103,726,534 (20)
2011 $ 70,567,800 (22) $ 75,851,382 (21)
2010 $ 78,689,357 (20) $ 86,803,549 (18)
2009 $ 80,538,300 (16) $ 84,130,513 (17)
2008 $ 97,973,900 (10) $ 98,343,520 (13)
2007 $ 81,942,800 (16) $ 95,069,351 (15)
2006 $ 71,915,000 (16) $ 72,439,018 (18)
2005 $ 45,719,500 (25) $ 45,698,000 (24)
2004 $ 50,071,000 (22) $ 50,651,626 (22)
2003 $ 51,269,000 (23) $ 61,175,638 (22)
2002 $ 76,864,333 (11) $ 66,814,971 (13)
2001 $ 76,896,000 (10) $ 74,274,440 (12)
2000 $ 46,363,332 (21) $ 54,518,816 (16)
  • Opening Day payrolls compiled by Baseball Prospectus include salaries and pro-rated signing bonuses for players on the active 25/26-man roster and injured list. Deferred payments and performance and award bonuses are not included.
  • Year End 40-man roster payrolls obtained by The Associated Press include salaries and pro-rated shares of signing bonuses, earned performance and award bonuses, non-cash compensation, buyouts of unexercised options and cash transactions. Deferrals may be discounted to reflect present-day value.
  • Year End Competitive Balance Tax payrolls obtained by The Associated Press include average annual value of contracts, earned bonuses, non-cash compensation, cash transactions, buyouts of unexercised options, and health and pension benefits. Deferrals may be discounted to reflect present-day value.

Mark Shapiro President & CEO
5 years (2021-25)

  • Toronto, 2016 -
    • hired by Toronto as President & CEO, effective after 2015 season
    • signed 5-year extension with Toronto as President & CEO 1/13/21
  • Cleveland, 1992-2015
    • 5 years (2008-12)
      • signed extension with Cleveland as GM 3/07
      • deal later extended through 2013
      • selected as President (effective after 2010 season) 2/18/10
      • to resign after 2015 season (hired as President & CEO, Toronto)
    • 2 years (2006-07)
      • signed extension with Cleveland as GM 12/04
    • 4 years (2002-05)
      • promoted to GM by Cleveland 11/01, replacing John Hart

Ross Atkins Executive VP of Baseball Operations & GM
5 years (2022-26)

  • 5 years (2022-26)
    • signed extension with Toronto 4/7/21
  • 2020 -
    • signed extension with Toronto through at least 2020 6/19
  • 2016 - 
    • hired by Toronto as Executive VP of Baseball Operations & GM 12/3/15
    • Cleveland 2001-15
      • VP, Player Personnel (2015), VP of Player Development (2011-14), Director of Player Development (2007-10), Director of Latin American Operations (2004-06), Assistant Director of Player Development (2001-03)
  • Senior VP, Player Personnel Tony LaCava (served as interim GM from 10/29/15 to 12/3/15)
  • VP, International Scouting Andrew Tinnish
  • VP, Baseball Strategy James Click
  • Assistant General Manager Joe Sheehan
  • former Senior VP, Baseball Operations and GM Alex Anthopoulos
    • 2006-15
      • VP, Baseball Operations & Assistant GM, 2006-09
      • promoted to GM by Toronto 10/3/09, replacing J.P. Ricciardi
      • refused extension offer and will not return for 2016
  • former Senior VP, Baseball Operations & GM J.P. Ricciardi
    • 3 years (2008-10)
      • signed extension with Toronto 12/05
    • 5 years (2003-07)
      • signed extension with Toronto 10/02
      • extension does not include “out” clause
    • 3 years (2002-04)
      • hired by Toronto 11/01
      • deal includes opt-out clause (removed with first extension)

John Schneider Manager
3 years (2023-25), plus 2026 option

  • 3 years (2023-25), plus 2026 club option
    • signed extension with Toronto as permanent manager 10/21/22
  • 2019-22, Toronto
    • catching instructor, bench coach
    • selected as interim manager 7/13/22, replacing Charlie Montoyo
  • former manager Charlie Montoyo
    • 1 year (2023)
      • signed extension with Toronto 4/1/22
    • 3 years (2019-21), plus 2022 club option
      • hired as manager by Toronto 10/25/18, replacing John Gibbons
      • Toronto exercised 2022 option 3/16/2
      • fired by Toronto 7/13/22
  • former manager John Gibbons
    • 2 years (2018-19), plus 2020 club option
      • signed extension with Toronto 4/1/17
      • Toronto announced 9/26/18 Gibbons will not be retained as manager for 2019
    • 2 years (2016-17)
      • Jan. 1 “rollover” option language removed in 2015-16 off-season, with Gibbons receiving a raise for 2016-17, but no 2018 option
    • 2 years (2013-14), plus 2015 option
      • hired as manager by Toronto 11/20/12
      • if not fired by Jan. 1, option season becomes guaranteed and another option year is added to end of the deal
      • 2015 option vested, 2016 option added 1/1/14
      • 2016 option vested, 2017 option added 1/1/15
      • Jan. 1 “rollover” option language removed in 2015-16 off-season
    • 2004-08: manager, Toronto
      • 1 year/$0.65M (2008). Signed extension 2/07. Fired 6/20/08
      • 2 years (2006-07). 2007:$0.5M. Signed extension 4/05
      • 1 year (2005). Hired as permanent manager 10/04
      • hired as interim manager 8/04, replacing Carlos Tosca
      • hired as permanent manager 10/04
  • former manager John Farrell
    • 3 years (2011-13)
      • hired as manager by Boston 10/20/12, with Toronto receiving compensation
      • hired as manager by Toronto 10/25/10, replacing Cito Gaston

George Springer rf
6 years/$150M (2021-26)

  • 6 years/$150M (2021-26)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 1/20/21
    • $10M signing bonus, due within 30 days of signing
    • 21:$22M, 22:$28M, 23:$22.5M, 24:$22.5M, 25:$22.5M, 26:$22.5M
    • award bonuses: $150,000 for MVP ($125,000 for second place in vote. $100,000 for third. $75,000 for fourth. $50,000 for fifth). $50,000 each for Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, All Star, WS MVP. $25,000 for LCS MVP
    • no-trade protection: may block deals to eight clubs
    • perks: hotel suite on road trips
  • 1 year/$21M (2020)
    • re-signed by Houston 1/16/20 (avoided arbitration, $22.5M-$17.5M)
    • award bonuses: $200,000 for MVP ($175,000 for second in vote, $150,000 for third, $125,000 for fourth, $100,000 for fifth). $100,000 for World Series MVP. $75,000 each for All Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, LCS MVP.
    • Houston made $18.9M qualifying offer 11/2/20
  • 2 years/$24M (2018-19)
    • signed extension with Houston 2/5/18 (avoided arbitration, $10.5M-$8.5M)
    • 18:$12M, 19:$12M
  • 1 year/$3.9M (2017)
    • re-signed by Houston 1/13/17 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$522,400 (2016)
    • re-signed by Houston 3/16
  • 1 year/$512,900 (2015)
    • re-signed by Houston 3/15
  • 1 year (2014)
    • contract selected by Houston 4/16/14
  • drafted by Houston 2011 (1-11) (Connecticut)
  • $2.525M signing bonus
  • agent: Excel
  • ML service: 9.166

Kevin Gausman rhp
5 years/$110M (2022-26)

  • 5 years/$110M (2022-26)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 11/30/21
    • 22:$21M, 23:$21M, 24:$24M, 25:$23M, 26:$23M
  • 1 year/$18.9M (2021)
    • re-signed by San Francisco as a free agent 11/11/20 (accepted Qualifying Offer)
  • 1 year (2020)
    • signed by San Francisco as a free agent 12/10/19
    • may earn additional $1M in performance bonuses
    • San Francisco made $18.9M qualifying offer 11/1/20
  • 1 year/$9.35M (2019)
    • re-signed by Atlanta 1/11/19 (avoided arbitration)
    • claimed by Cincinnati off waivers from Atlanta 8/5/19
    • non-tendered by Cincinnati 12/2/19
  • 1 year/$5.6M (2018)
    • re-signed by Baltimore 2/13/18 (avoided arbitration, $6.225M-$5.3M)
    • performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 25, 30, 33 starts
    • award bonuses: $50,000 each for Gold Glove, All-Star
    • acquired by Atlanta in trade from Baltimore 7/31/18 with $1,836,559 remaining on contract
  • 1 year/$3.45M (2017)
    • re-signed by Baltimore 2/5/17 (avoided arbitration, $3.55M-$3.15M)
    • performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 30, 33 starts
    • award bonuses: $50,000 each for All-Star, Gold Glove
  • 1 year/$532,000 (2016)
    • re-signed by Baltimore 3/16
  • 1 year/$522,000 (2015)
    • re-signed by Baltimore 3/10/15
  • 1 year/$502,500 (2014)
    • re-signed by Baltimore 3/11/14
  • 1 year (2013)
    • contract purchased by Baltimore 5/23/13
  • drafted by Baltimore 2012 (1-4) (LSU)
  • $4.32M signing bonus ($4.2M slot)
  • agent: Tidal Sports
  • ML service: 9.151

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1b
1 year/$19.9M (2024)

  • 1 year/$19.9M (2024)
    • won arbitration with Toronto 2/7/24 ($19.9M-$18.05M)
  • 1 year/$14.5M (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/13/23 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$7.9M (2022)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22/22 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$605,400 (2021)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/21
  • 1 year/$579,300 (2020)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/20
  • 1 year (2019)
    • contract selected by Toronto 4/26/19
  • signed by Toronto 7/2/15 as an amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic
  • $3.9M signing bonus
  • agent: Magnus Sports
  • ML service: 4.157

Chris Bassitt rhp
3 years/$63M (2023-25)

  • 3 years/$63M (2023-25)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 12/13/22
    • $3M signing bonus
    • 23:$18M, 24:$21M, 25:$21M
    • award bonuses: $150,000 for Cy Young ($125,000 for second in vote, $100,000 for third, $75,000 for fourth, $50,000 for fifth). $50,000 each All Star, Gold Glove, WS MVP. $25,000 for LCS MVP
  • 1 year/$8.8M (2022), plus 2023 mutual option
    • acquired by NY Mets in trade from Oakland 3/11/22
    • signed extension with NY Mets 5/21/22 (avoided arbitration, $9M-$8.3M)
    • 22:$8.65M, 23:$19M mutual option ($150,000 buyout)
    • Bassitt declined 2023 option 11/22
  • 1 year/$4.9M (2021)
    • re-signed by Oakland 1/15/21 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$2.25M (2020)
    • re-signed by Oakland 1/10/20 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$565,000 (2019)
    • re-signed by Oakland 3/19
  • 1 year (2018)
    • re-signed by Oakland 3/18
  • 1 year/$540,000 (2017)
    • re-signed by Oakland 3/17
  • 1 year/$510,000 (2016)
    • re-signed by Oakland 3/16
  • 1 year (2015)
    • re-signed by Oakland 3/15
  • 1 year (2014)
    • contract selected by Chicago White Sox 8/30/14
    • acquired by Oakland in trade from Chicago White Sox 12/9/14
  • drafted by Chicago White Sox 2011 (16-501) (Akron)
  • agent: Meister Sports
  • ML service: 7.130

José Berríos rhp
7 years/$131M (2022-28)

  • 7 years/$131M (2022-28)
    • signed extension with Toronto 11/18/21 (avoided arbitration)
    • $5M signing bonus (paid $2.5M each 1/31/22 and 4/30/22)
    • 22:$10M, 23:$15M, 24:$17M, 25:$18M, 26:$18M, 27:$24M, 28:$24M
    • Berrios may opt out of contract after 2026 season
    • 2027-28 salaries may increase up to $5M each season:
      • $1M each for 300, 350 combined innings pitched in 2025-26
      • $500,000 each for 375, 400 combined IP in 2025-26
      • $2M each for Cy Young award in 2025 or 2026
      • $1.5M each for second-fifth place in 2025 or ’26 Cy Young vote
      • $750,000 each for sixth-10th place in 2025 or ’26 Cy Young vote
    • limited no-trade protection allowing Berrios to block deals to 8 clubs annually
  • 1 year/$6.1M (2021)
    • re-signed by Minnesota 12/2/20 (avoided arbitration)
    • $500,000 signing bonus, 21:$5.6M
    • acquired by Toronto in trade from Minnesota 7/30/21 with $2,131,720 remaining on contract
  • 1 year/$4.025M (2020)
    • lost arbitration with Minnesota 2/6/20 ($4.4M-$4.025M)
  • 1 year/$620,000 (2019)
    • re-signed by Minnesota 3/19
  • 1 year/$570,000 (2018)
    • re-signed by Minnesota 3/18
  • 1 year (2017)
    • re-signed by Minnesota 3/17
  • 1 year (2016)
    • contract selected by Minnesota 4/26/16
  • drafted by Minnesota 2012 (1s-32) (Papa Juan XXIII HS, Bayamon, P.R.)
  • $1.55M signing bonus (slot amount)
  • agent: Wasserman
  • ML service: 7.044

Justin Turner dh-3b
1 year/$13M (2024)

  • 1 year/$13M (2024)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 1/30/24
    • performance bonuses: $125,000 each for 500, 525, 550, 575 plate appearances. $250,000 each for 600, 625, 650 PAs
    • roster bonuses: $150,000 for 120 days on active roster. $100,000 for 150 days on active roster
  • 2 years/$22M (2023-24), including 2024 player option
    • signed by Boston as a free agent 1/6/23
    • 23:$8.3M, 24:$13.4M player option ($6.7M buyout)
    • performance bonuses: $200,000 each for 480, 500, 520, 540, 560 plate appearances
    • Turner declined 2024 option 11/3/23
  • 2 years/$34M (2021-22), plus 2023 club option
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers as a free agent 2/19/21
    • $8M signing bonus ($2M July 1, 2021 and each Jan. 15, 2024-26)
    • 21:$8M, 22:$16M, 23:$16M club option ($2M buyout)
    • 2023 option is guaranteed with a top 15 finish in 2022 MVP vote, including 10 or more points in the voting
    • 2023 option increases by $1.5M for top 15 finish in 2022 MVP vote or by $2.5M for top 10 finish in 2022 MVP vote
    • LA Dodgers declined 2023 option 11/10/22
  • 4 years/$64M (2017-20)
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers as a free agent 12/23/16
    • $4M signing bonus
    • 17:$12M, 18:$11M, 19:$18M, 20:$19M
    • assignment bonus: $1M if traded
  • 1 year/$5.1M (2016)
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 1/15/16 (avoided arbitration)
    • LA Dodgers made $17.2M qualifying offer 11/16 (rejected)
  • 1 year/$2.5M (2015)
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 1/16/15 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$1M (2014)
    • signed by LA Dodgers as a free agent 2/5/14 (minor-league contract)
    • salary of $1M in majors, $120,000 in minors
    • performance bonuses: $25,000 each for 200, 275 PAs. $50,000 each for 300, 325, 350, 375 PAs. $75,000 each 400, 425, 450 PA
    • contract selected by LA Dodgers 3/16/14
  • 1 year/$504,547 (2013)
    • re-signed by NY Mets 3/3/13
    • non-tendered by NY Mets 12/2/13
  • 1 year/$491,209 (2012)
    • re-signed by NY Mets 3/12
  • 1 year (2011)
    • re-signed by NY Mets 3/2/11
  • 1 year (2010)
    • re-signed by Baltimore 3/9/10
    • claimed by NY Mets off waivers 5/25/10 after being DFA by Baltimore 5/21/10
  • 1 year (2009)
    • contract purchased by Baltimore 9/8/09
  • acquired by Baltimore in trade from Cincinnati 12/9/08
  • drafted by Cincinnati 2006 (7-204) (Cal State Fullerton)
  • $50,000 signing bonus
  • agent: Vaymer Sports
  • ML service: 13.045

Bo Bichette ss
3 years/$33.6M (2023-25)

  • 3 years/$33.6M (2023-25)
    • signed extension with Toronto 2/9/23 (avoided arbitration, $7.5M-$5M)
    • $3.25M signing bonus
    • 23:$2.85M, 24:$11M, 25:$16.5M
    • salaries in all subsequent years increase $2.25M if Bichette wins MVP award, $1.25M for second- or third-place finish in MVP vote, $250,000 for fourth- or fifth-place finish in MVP vote
  • 1 year/$723,550 (2022)
    • renewed by Toronto 3/22
  • 1 year/$587,800 (2021)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/21
  • 1 year/$570,000 (2020)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/20
    • award bonuses, including $10,000 for All-Star (met)
  • 1 year (2019)
    • contract selected by Toronto 7/29/19
  • drafted by Toronto 2016 (2-66) (Lakewood HS, St. Petersburg)
  • $1.1M signing bonus ($978,600 slot)
  • agent: Vayner Sports
  • ML service: 4.063

Chad Green rhp
2 years/$8.5M (2023-24), plus options

  • 2 years/$8.5M (2023-24), plus options
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 1/31/23
    • 23:$2.25M, 24-26: 3 year/$27M club option ($9M annually)
    • conditional player option: if Toronto declines its club option, Green has a $6.25M player option for 2024, with the option price increasing $250,000 each for 40, 45, 50, 55 appearances in 2023
    • conditional club option: if the parties each decline their initial options, Toronto has a 2 year/$21M club option ($10.5M annually) with salaries increasing $500,000 each for 60, 65 games in 2023
    • Toronto exercised club option for 2 years/$21M (2024-25) 11/6/23
  • 1 year/$4M (2022)
    • re-signed by NY Yankees 3/22/22 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$2.15M (2021)
    • re-signed by NY Yankees 1/15/21 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$1.275M (2020)
    • re-signed by NY Yankees 1/10/20 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$598,650 (2019)
    • re-signed by NY Yankees 3/8/19 ($0.2854M in minors)
  • 1 year/$570,800 (2018)
    • re-signed by NY Yankees 3/18 ($229,005 in minors)
  • 1 year (2017)
    • re-signed by NY Yankees 3/17
  • 1 year (2016)
    • contract selected by NY Yankees 5/14/16
  • acquired by NY Yankees in trade from Detroit 12/9/15
  • drafted by Detroit 2013 (11-336) (Louisville)
  • $100,000 signing bonus
  • agent: Frontline
  • ML service: 7.050

Kevin Kiermaier cf
1 year/$10.5M (2024)

  • 1 year/$10.5M (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto as a free agent 12/26/23
    • roster bonuses: $150,000 for 120 days on the active roster, $100,000 for 150 days
    • award bonuses: $150,000 for MVP ($125,000 for second in vote, $100,000 for third, $75,000 for fourth, $50,000 for fifth). $50,000 each for All Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, World Series MVP. $25,000 for LCS MVP
  • 1 year/$9M (2023)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 12/14/22
    • may earn additional $750,000 in roster bonuses based on days on active roster
  • 6 years/$53.5M (2017-22), plus 2023 club option
    • signed extension with Tampa Bay 3/20/17, replacing one-year contract for $2.975M signed 1/13/17, avoiding arbitration
    • $1M signing bonus
    • 17:$3M, 18:$5.5M, 19:$8M, 20:$10M, 21:$11.5M, 22:$12M, 23:$13M club option ($2.5M buyout)
    • price of 2023 option may increase based on performance
    • Tampa Bay declined 2023 option 11/10/22
  • 1 year/$514,400 (2016)
    • renewed by Tampa Bay 3/3/16
  • 1 year/$513,800 (2015)
    • re-signed by Tampa Bay 3/8/15
  • 1 year (2014)
    • re-signed by Tampa Bay 3/2/14
  • 1 year (2013)
    • contract selected by Tampa Bay 9/30/13
  • drafted by Tampa Bay 2010 (31-941) (Parkland JC, Ill.)
  • agent: Equity Baseball
  • ML service: 9.131

Yusei Kikuchi lhp
3 years/$36M (2022-24)

  • 3 years/$36M (2022-24)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 3/12/22
    • 22:$16M, 23:$10M, 24:$10M
  • 4 years/$56M (2019-22), with options
    • posted by Seibu Lions of Japan 12/3/18
    • signed by Seattle as a free agent 1/2/19
    • $6M signing bonus
    • 19:$8M, 20:$14M, 21:$15M, 22:$13M player option (if club declines to exercise four 1-year options, Kikuchi has until the fifth day after end of 2021 World Series to exercise his player option)
    • until third day after end of 2021 World Series, Mariners may exercise four 1-year options at $16.5M annually through 2025, bringing the total value of the contract to 7 years/$109M (2019-25)
    • Mariners pay Seibu a posting fee of $10.275M (20% of first $25M, 17.5% of next $25M, 15% of amount above $50M)
    • if Mariners exercise four options, they will owe Seibu an additional $7.95M (15% of additional $53M in guaranteed money)
    • Kikuchi declined 2022 player option 11/3/21
  • 2010-18: Seibu Lions of Japan
  • agent: Boras Corp.
  • ML service: 5.000

Jordan Romano rhp
1 year/$7.75M (2024)

  • 1 year/$7.75M (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/11/24 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$4,537,500 (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/13/23 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$728,400 (2022)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22
  • 1 year/$584,000 (2021)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/21
  • 1 year/$567,800 (2020)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/20
  • 1 year (2019)
    • selected by Chicago White Sox from Toronto in Rule 5 draft 12/13/18
    • acquired by Texas in trade from Chicago White Sox 12/13/18
    • re-signed by Texas 3/19
    • returned by Texas to Toronto 3/24/19
    • contract selected by Toronto 6/12/19
  • drafted by Toronto 2014 (10-294) (Oral Roberts)
  • $25,000 signing bonus ($139,400 slot)
  • agent: Ballplayers Agency
  • ML service: 4.051

Isiah Kiner-Falefa ss
2 years/$15M (2024-25)

  • 2 years/$15M (2024-25)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 12/27/23
    • 24:$7.5M, 25:$7.5M
    • performance bonuses based on plate appearances: $250,000 each for 500, 550 PAs
    • award bonuses: $150,000 for MVP ($125,000 for second in vote, $100,000 for third, $75,000 for fourth, $50,000 for fifth). $50,000 each for All Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, World Series MVP. $25,000 for LCS MVP
  • 1 year/$6M (2023)
    • re-signed by NY Yankees 11/18/22 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$4.7M (2022)
    • acquired by Minnesota in trade from Texas 3/11/22
    • acquired by NY Yankees in trade from Minnesota 3/13/22
    • re-signed by NY Yankees 3/22/22 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$2M (2021)
    • re-signed by Texas 1/15/21 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$587,000 (2020)
    • re-signed by Texas 3/20
  • 1 year/$569,500 (2019)
    • re-signed by Texas 3/19
  • 1 year (2018)
    • contract selected by Texas 11/20/17
    • re-signed by Texas 2/24/18
  • drafted by Texas 2013 (4-130) (Mid-Pacific Institute, Honolulu)
  • $202,000 signing bonus ($385,900 slot)
  • agent: ALIGND
  • ML service: 6.000

Yimi García rhp
2 years/$11M (2022-23), plus 2024 option

  • 2 years/$11M (2022-23), plus 2024 club option
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 11/28/21
    • $1M signing bonus
    • 22:$4M, 23:$5M, 24:$5M club option ($1M buyout)
    • 2024 option is guaranteed at $6M with:
      • 60 innings or 60 games pitched in 2023, or
      • 110 innings or 110 games pitched in 2022-23 combined (MET)
    • may earn additional $1M annually in performance bonuses
  • 1 year/$1.9M (2021)
    • re-signed by Miami 1/15/21 (avoided arbitration)
    • acquired by Houston in trade from Miami 7/28/21 with $684,409 remaining on contract
  • 1 year/$1.1M (2020)
    • signed by Miami as a free agent 12/20/19
    • performance bonus: $50,000 each for 40, 50, 60, 70 games pitched
  • 1 year/$710,000 (2019)
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 1/11/19 (avoided arbitration)
    • non-tendered by LA Dodgers 12/2/19
  • 1 year/$630,000 (2018)
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 12/1/17 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$555,000 (2017)
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 3/17
  • 1 year/$517,500 (2016)
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 3/16
  • 1 year/$510,000 (2015)
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 3/15
  • 1 year (2014)
    • contract selected by LA Dodgers 11/20/13
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 3/2/14
  • signed by LA Dodgers 1/29/09 as an amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic
  • agent: Ballplayers Agency
  • ML service: 8.149

Daulton Varsho of-c
1 year/$5.65M (2024)

  • 1 year/$5.65M (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/11/24 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$3.05M (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/13/23 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$721,700 (2022)
    • re-signed by Arizona 3/22
    • acquired by Toronto in trade from Arizona 12/23/22
  • 1 year (2021)
    • re-signed by Arizona 3/21
  • 1 year (2020)
    • contract selected by Arizona 7/30/20
  • drafted by Arizona 2017 (2s-68) (Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
  • $881,100 signing bonus ($880,100 slot)
  • agent: ISE
  • ML service: 3.128

Dan Jansen c
1 year/$5.2M (2024)

  • 1 year/$5.2M (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/11/24 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$3.5M (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/13/23 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$1.95M (2022)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22/22 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$601,800 (2021)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/21
  • 1 year/$580,900 (2020)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/20
  • 1 year/$558,700 (2019)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/19
  • 1 year (2018)
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/20/17
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/18
  • drafted by Toronto 2013 (16-475) (Appleton West HS, Wisc.)
  • $100,000 signing bonus
  • agent: ISE
  • ML service: 5.050

Cavan Biggio 2b
1 year/$4.21M (2024)

  • 1 year/$4.21M (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/11/24 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$2.8M (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/13/23 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$2.123M (2022)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22/22 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$604,000 (2021)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/21
  • 1 year/$576,600 (2020)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/20
  • 1 year (2019)
    • contract selected by Toronto 5/24/19
  • drafted by Toronto 2016 (5-162) (Notre Dame)
  • $300,000 signing bonus ($328,100 slot)
  • agent: Excel
  • ML service: 4.129

Yariel Rodriguez rhp
5 years/$32M (2024-28)

  • 5 years/$32M (2024-28)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 2/9/24
    • $8M signing bonus
    • 24:$2M, 25:$5M, 26:$5M, 27:$6M, 28:$6M player option or $10M club option
    • 2028 club option increases based on 2024-27 innings pitched:

      • 2024: $100,000 each for 60, 70, 80, 90 IP
      • 2025: $100,000 each for 110, 120, 130, 140 IP. $200,000 each for 150, 160, 170, 180 IP
      • 2026 and 2027: $100,000 each for 120, 130, 140, 150 IP. $200,000 each for 160, 170, 180, 190 IP
    • performance bonuses based on games finished:
      • 2024: $50,000 each for 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 GF
      • 2025-27: $50,000 each for 30, 40, 50 GF. $100,000 for 60 GF
    • performance bonuses based on innings pitched:
      • 2025: $100,000 each for 130, 140, 150, 160, 170 IP
      • 2026-28: $100,000 each for 140, 150, 160, 170, 180 IP
    • Rodriguez to become XX(B) free agent upon expiration of contract
  • 2021-23
    • Chunichi of Japan
  • 2015-20
    • Cuban National Series
  • agent: WME
  • ML service: 0.000

Tim Mayza lhp
1 year/$3.59M (2024)

  • 1 year/$3.59M (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/11/24 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$2.1M (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/13/23 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$1M (2022)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22/22 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$600,000 (2021)
    • contract selected by Toronto 3/29/21
  • 1 year (2020)
    • re-signed by Toronto (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year/$568,300 (2019)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/19
    • sent outright to Triple-A by Toronto 11/20/19
  • 1 year (2018)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/18
  • 1 year (2017)
    • contract selected by Toronto 8/14/17
  • drafted by Toronto 2013 (12-355) (Millersville, Pa.)
  • $100,000 signing bonus
  • ML service: 4.156

Alejandro Kirk c
1 year/$2.8M (2024)

  • 1 year/$2.8M (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/11/24 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$767,300 (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
  • 1 year/$710,400 (2022)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22
  • 1 year/$578,500 (2021)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/21
  • 1 year (2020)
    • contract selected by Toronto 9/11/20
  • signed by Toronto 9/24/16 as a free agent from Mexico
  • ML service: 3.047

Erik Swanson rhp
1 year/$2.75M (2024)

  • 1 year/$2.75M (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/11/24 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$1.25M (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/13/23 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$711,600 (2022)
    • re-signed by Seattle 3/22
    • acquired by Toronto in trade from Seattle 11/16/22
  • 1 year (2021)
    • re-signed by Seattle 3/21
  • 1 year/$567,600 (2020)
    • re-signed by Seattle 3/20
  • 1 year (2019)
    • acquired by Seattle in trade from NY Yankees 11/19/18
    • contract selected by Seattle 11/20/18
    • re-signed by Seattle 3/19
  • acquired by NY Yankees in trade from Texas 8/1/16
  • drafted by Texas 2014 (8-246) (Iowa Western JC)
  • $155,600 signing bonus (slot amount)
  • agent: Pro Star
  • ML service: 4.096

Trevor Richards rhp
1 year/$2.15M (2024)

  • 1 year/$2.15M (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/11/24 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$1.5M (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/13/23 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$1M (2022)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22/22 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$580,900 (2021)
    • re-signed by Tampa Bay 3/21
    • acquired by Milwaukee in trade from Tampa Bay 5/21/21
    • acquired by Toronto in trade from Milwaukee 7/6/21
  • 1 year/$578,400 (2020)
    • re-signed by Tampa Bay 3/20
  • 1 year/$570,000 (2019)
    • re-signed by Miami 3/19
    • acquired by Tampa Bay in trade from Miami 7/31/19
  • 1 year (2018)
    • contract selected by Miami 4/2/18
  • signed by Miami 2016 as an amateur free agent from Gateway of independent Frontier League (Drury University)
  • agent: Apex
  • ML service: 5.084

Daniel Vogelbach 1b
1 year/$2M (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 2/18/24 (minor-league contract)
    • salary of $2M in majors
  • 1 year/$1M (2022), plus 2023 club option
    • signed by Pittsburgh as a free agent 3/15/22
    • 22:$800,000, 23:$1.5M club option ($200,000 buyout)
    • 2023 performance bonuses: $25,000 for 350 plate appearances. $50,000 for 400 PA. $75,000 for 450 PA. $100,000 for 500 PA. $150,000 for 550 PA.
    • acquired by NY Mets in trade from Pittsburgh 7/22/22
    • non-tendered by NY Mets 11/17/23
  • 1 year/$1.4M (2021)
    • re-signed by Milwaukee 12/2/20 (avoided arbitration)
    • non-tendered by Milwaukee 11/30/21
  • 1 year/$580,900 (2020)
    • re-signed by Seattle 3/20
    • acquired by Toronto in trade 8/24/20 after being DFA by Seattle 8/19/20
    • claimed by Milwaukee off waivers 9/3/20 after being DFA by Toronto 9/1/20
  • 1 year/$558,600 (2019)
    • re-signed by Seattle 3/19
  • 1 year/$545,700 (2018)
    • re-signed by Seattle 3/18
  • 1 year (2017)
    • re-signed by Seattle 2/17
  • 1 year (2016)
    • contract selected by Chicago Cubs 11/20/15
    • re-signed by Chicago Cubs 3/4/16
    • acquired by Seattle in trade from Chicago Cubs 7/20/16
  • drafted by Chicago Cubs 2011 (2-68) (Bishop Verot HS, Fort Myers, Fla.)
  • $1.6M signing bonus
  • agent: ISE
  • ML service: 5.138

Génesis Cabrera lhp
1 year/$1,512,500 (2024)

  • 1 year/$1,512,500 (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/11/24 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$950,000 (2023)
    • lost arbitration with St. Louis 2/18/23 ($1.15M-$950,000)
    • acquired by Toronto in trade 7/21/23 after being DFA by St. Louis 7/17/23 (Blue Jays responsible for remaining $367,742 on contract)
  • 1 year/$719,200 (2022)
    • re-signed by St. Louis 3/22
  • 1 year/$580,900 (2021)
    • re-signed by St. Louis 3/21
  • 1 year (2020)
    • re-signed by St. Louis 3/20
  • 1 year (2019)
    • contract selected by St. Louis 11/20/18
    • re-signed by St. Louis 3/10/19
  • acquired by St. Louis in trade from Tampa Bay 7/31/18
  • signed by Tampa Bay 11/1/13 as an amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic
  • $34,000 signing bonus
  • ML service: 4.011

Paolo Espino rhp
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 12/21/23 (minor-league contract)
    • contract selected by Toronto 4/5/24
  • 1 year (2023)
    • re-signed by Washington 3/23
    • sent outright to Triple-A by Washington 8/6/23 (refused assignment, elected free agency 8/7/23)
  • 1 year/$716,200 (2022)
    • re-signed by Washington 3/22
  • 1 year (2021)
    • re-signed by Washington as a free agent 1/19 (minor-league contract)
    • contract selected by Washington 4/18/21
  • 1 year (2020)
    • re-signed by Washington (minor-league contract)
    • contract selected by Washington 9/21/20
    • sent outright to Triple-A by Washington 10/9/20
  • 1 year (2019)
    • signed by Washington as a free agent 1/19 (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year (2018)
    • re-signed by Texas as a free agent 12/21/17 (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year (2017)
    • signed by Milwaukee as a free agent 11/10/16 (minor-league contract)
    • contract selected by Milwaukee 5/19/17
    • acquired by Texas in trade 8/27/17 after being DFA by Milwaukee 8/23/17
    • sent outright to Triple-A by Texas 10/10/17
  • 1 year (2016)
    • re-signed by Washington (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year (2015)
    • re-signed by Washington (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year (2014)
    • signed by Chicago Cubs as a free agent 11/18/13 (minor-league contract)
    • released by Chicago Cubs 3/27/14
    • signed by Washington as a free agent 4/10/14 (minor-league contract)
  • drafted by Cleveland 2006 (10-310) (Pendleton School, Bradenton, Fla)
  • $150,000 signing bonus
  • agent: MAS+
  • ML service: 2.102

Nate Pearson rhp
1 year/$800,000 (2024)

  • 1 year/$800,000 (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 1/11/24 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
  • 1 year/$710,300 (2022)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22
  • 1 year/$577,500 (2021)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/21
  • 1 year (2020)
    • contract selected by Toronto 7/29/20
  • drafted by Toronto 2017 (1-28) (Central Florida)
  • $2.4529M signing bonus ($2.3029M slot)
  • agent: Excel
  • ML service: 3.005

Alek Manoah rhp
1 year/$782,500 (2024)

  • 1 year/$782,500 (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year/$745,650 (2023)
    • renewed by Toronto 3/23 (split contract, $353,100 in minors)
  • 1 year/$706,200 (2022)
    • renewed by Toronto 3/22
  • 1 year (2021)
    • contract selected by Toronto 5/27/21
  • drafted by Toronto 2019 (1-11) (West Virginia)
  • $4,547,500 signing bonus (slot amount)
  • ML service: 2.063

Mitchell White rhp
1 year/$766,400 (2024)

  • 1 year/$766,400 (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year/$743,000 (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
    • DFA by Toronto 7/30/23, sent outright to Triple-A 8/4/23
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/6/23
  • 1 year/$710,000 (2022)
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 3/22
    • acquired by Toronto in trade from LA Dodgers 8/2/22
  • 1 year (2021)
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 3/21
  • 1 year (2020)
    • contract selected by LA Dodgers 11/20/19
    • re-signed by LA Dodgers 3/20
  • drafted by LA Dodgers 2016 (2-65) (Santa Clara)
  • $588,300 signing bonus ($993,800 slot)
  • ML service: 2.043

Ernie Clement 2b
1 year/$757,700 (2024)

  • 1 year/$757,700 (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year (2023)
    • released by Oakland 3/11/23
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 3/14/23 (minor-league contract)
    • contract selected by Toronto 5/23/23
  • 1 year/$700,800 (2022)
    • re-signed by Cleveland 3/22
    • claimed by Oakland off waivers 9/23/22 after being DFA by Cleveland 9/21/22
    • DFA by Oakland 12/13/22
  • 1 year (2021)
    • contract selected by Cleveland 11/20/20
    • re-signed by Cleveland 3/21
  • drafted by Cleveland 2017 (4-132) (Virginia)
  • $350,000 signing bonus ($393,900 slot)
  • ML service: 1.168

Brian Serven c
1 year/$751,000 (2024)

  • 1 year/$751,000 (2024)
    • claimed by Chicago Cubs off waivers from Colorado 1/5/24
    • claimed by Toronto off waivers 1/16/24 after being DFA by Chicago Cubs 1/11/24
    • sent outright to Triple-A 1/29/24
    • contract selected by Toronto 3/23/24
  • 1 year/$722,000 (2023)
    • re-signed by Colorado 3/23
  • 1 year (2022)
    • contract selected by Colorado 5/17/22
  • drafted by Colorado 2016 (5-140) (Arizona State)
  • $400,000 signing bonus ($405,600 slot)
  • ML service: 1.012

Bowden Francis rhp
1 year/$748,000 (2024)

  • 1 year/$748,000 (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year (2023)
    • contract selected by Toronto 6/6/23
  • 1 year (2022)
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/19/21
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22
    • sent outright to Triple-A 6/18/22
  • drafted by Milwaukee 2017 (7-204) (Chipola JC, Fla.)
  • $235,000 signing bonus ($206,800 slot)
  • ML service: 0.098

Davis Schneider inf
1 year/$744,900 (2024)

  • 1 year/$744,900 (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year (2023)
    • contract selected by Toronto 8/4/23
  • drafted by Toronto 2017 (28-849) (Eastern HS, Voorhees, N.J.)
  • ML service: 0.059

Addison Barger ss-3b
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year (2023)
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/16/2
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
  • drafted by Toronto 2018 (6-176) (King HS, Tampa)
  • $271,100 signing bonus (slot amount)
  • ML service: 0.000

Hagen Danner c
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
  • 1 year (2022)
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/19/21
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22
  • drafted by Toronto 2017 (2-61) (Huntington Beach HS, Calif.)
  • $1.5M signing bonus ($1,043,200 slot)
  • ML service: 0.052

Spencer Horwitz 1b
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year (2023)
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/16/22
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
  • drafted by Toronto 2019 (24-717) (Radford)
  • $100,000 signing bonus
  • ML service: 0.037

Leo Jimenez ss
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
  • 1 year (2022)
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/19/21
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/22
  • signed by Toronto 7/2/17 as an amateur free agent from Panama
  • ML service: 0.000

Brendon Little lhp
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year (2023)
    • re-signed by Chicago Cubs (minor-league contract)
    • acquired by Toronto in trade from Chicago Cubs 11/6/23
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/6/23
  • 1 year (2022)
    • contract selected by Chicago Cubs, returned to Triple-A 9/1/22
  • drafted by Chicago Cubs 2017 (1-27) (State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota)
  • $2.2M signing bonus ($2,373,300 slot)
  • ML service: 0.003

Nathan Lukes of
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year/$720,000 (2023)
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/13/22
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
  • 1 year (2022)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 11/29/21 (minor-league contract)
  • acquired by Tampa Bay in trade from Cleveland 8/1/16
  • drafted by Cleveland 2015 (7-214) (Sacramento State)
  • $130,000 signing bonus ($190,100 slot)
  • ML service: 0.112

Adam Macko lhp
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/14/23
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • acquired by Toronto in trade from Seattle 11/16/22
  • drafted by Seattle 2019 (7-216) (Vauxhall Academy HS, Alberta, Canada)
  • $250,000 signing bonus ($203,400 slot)
  • ML service: 0.000

Orelvis Martinez ss
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year (2023)
    • contract selected by Toronto 11/16/22
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
  • signed by Toronto 7/2/18 as an amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic
  • $3.51M signing bonus
  • ML service: 0.000

Zach Pop rhp
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/24
  • 1 year/$742,200 (2023)
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
  • 1 year (2022)
    • re-signed by Miami 3/22
    • acquired by Toronto in trade from Tampa Bay 8/2/22
  • 1 year/$570,500 (2021)
    • selected by Arizona from Baltimore in Rule 5 draft 12/10/20
    • acquired by Miami in trade from Arizona 12/10/20
    • re-signed by Miami 3/21
  • acquired by Baltimore in trade from LA Dodgers 7/18/18
  • drafted by LA Dodgers 2017 (7-120) (Notre Dame SS, Brampton, Ont.)
  • $147,500 signing bonus ($182,200 slot)
  • ML service: 2.024

 

Minor-league contracts

Luke Bard rhp
1 year (2023)

  • 1 year (2023)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 2/11/23 (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year (2022)
    • signed by Tampa Bay as a free agent 3/24/22 (minor-league contract)
    • contract selected by Tampa Bay 5/19/22
    • claimed by NY Yankees off waivers 8/5/22 after being DFA by Tampa Bay 8/1/22
    • DFA by NY Yankees 9/6/22
    • elected free agency 10/25/22
  • 1 year (2021)
    • re-signed by LA Angels 3/21
    • sent outright to Triple-A by LA Angels 10/21/21
  • 1 year (2020)
    • re-signed by LA Angels 3/20
  • 1 year (2019)
    • signed by LA Angels as a free agent 2/16/19 (minor-league contract)
    • contract selected by LA Angels 3/16/19
  • 1 year/$545,000 (2018)
    • selected by LA Angels from Minnesota in Rule 5 draft 12/14/17
    • re-signed by LA Angels 3/18
    • DFA by LA Angels 4/21/18
    • returned by LA Angels to Minnesota 4/27/18
  • drafted by Minnesota 2012 (1s-42) (Georgia Tech)
  • $1.227M signing bonus (slot amount)
  • ML service: 2.068 (through 2022)

Brandon Barriera lhp
2024

  • drafted by Toronto 2022 (1-23) (American Heritage HS, Fla.)
  • $3,597,500 signing bonus ($3,076,900 slot)
  • ML service:

Cade Doughty 2b-3b
2024

  • drafted by Toronto 2022 (2s-78) (LSU)
  • $831,100 signing bonus ($833,600 slot)
  • ML service:

Cam Eden of
1 year (2023)

  • 1 year (2023)
    • contract selected by Toronto 9/20/23
    • sent outright to Triple-A by Toronto 11/7/23
  • drafted by Toronto 2019 (6-177) (Cal)
  • $222,500 signing bonus ($279,500 slot)
  • ML service: 0.012

Paul Fry lhp
1 year (2023)

  • 1 year (2023)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 1/6/23 (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year/$850,000 (2022)
    • re-signed by Baltimore 11/30/21 (avoided arbitration)
    • acquired by Arizona in trade 5/18/22 after being DFA by Baltimore 5/14/22
    • DFA by Arizona 8/17/22, sent outright to Triple-A 8/19/22
  • 1 year/$581,000 (2021)
    • re-signed by Baltimore 3/21
  • 1 year/$571,000 (2020)
    • re-signed by Baltimore 3/20
  • 1 year/$559,000 (2019)
    • re-signed by Baltimore 3/19
  • 1 year (2018)
    • contract selected by Baltimore 6/29/18
  • 1 year (2017)
    • contract selected by Seattle 11/18/16
    • re-signed by Seattle 2/17
    • acquired by Baltimore in trade 4/14/17 after being DFA by Seattle 4/11/17
    • sent outright to Triple-A by Seattle 6/4/17
  • drafted by Seattle 2013 (17-507) (St. Clair County CC, Mich.)
  • agent: Wasserman
  • ML service: 3.114 (through 2022)

Payton Henry c
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 12/11/23 (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year (2023)
    • re-signed by Milwaukee 3/23
    • DFA by Milwaukee 4/13/23
  • 1 year/$702,000 (2022)
    • re-signed by Miami 3/22
    • acquired by Milwaukee in trade from Miami 11/10/22
  • 1 year (2021)
    • acquired by Miami in trade from Milwaukee 7/30/21
    • contract selected by Miami 9/17/21
  • drafted by Milwaukee 2016 (6-171) (Pleasant Grove HS, Utah)
  • $550,600 signing bonus ($300,800 slot)
  • ML service: 0.066

Hayden Juenger rhp
2024

  • drafted by Toronto 2021 (6-182) (Missouri State)
  • $197,500 signing bonus ($268,200 slot)
  • ML service:

Mike Mayers rhp
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 3/19/24 (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year (2023)
    • signed by Kansas City as a free agent 12/22/22 (minor-league contract)
    • contract selected by Kansas City 5/17/23
    • DFA by Kansas City 6/18/23, sent outright to Triple-A 6/20/23
    • acquired by Chicago White Sox in trade from Kansas City 7/13/23
    • elected free agency 10/6/23
  • 1 year/$2.15M (2022)
    • re-signed by LA Angels 3/22/22 (avoided arbitration)
    • DFA by LA Angels 5/26/22, sent outright to Triple-A 6/2/22
    • contract selected by LA Angels 8/2/22
    • DFA by LA Angels 9/27/22, sent outright to Triple-A 10/2/22
  • 1 year/$1.2M (2021)
    • re-signed by LA Angels 1/15/21 (avoided arbitration)
  • 1 year/$573,000 (2020)
    • re-signed by LA Angels 3/20
  • 1 year/$563,700 (2019)
    • re-signed by St. Louis 3/10/19
    • DFA by St. Louis 8/4/19, sent outright to Triple-A 8/6/19
    • contract selected by St. Louis 9/1/19
    • claimed by LA Angels off waivers from St. Louis 11/1/19
  • 1 year/$545,000 (2018)
    • re-signed by St. Louis 3/18
  • 1 year (2017)
    • re-signed by St. Louis 3/17
  • 1 year (2016)
    • contract selected by St. Louis 7/24/16
  • drafted by St. Louis 2013 (3-93) (Mississippi)
  • $510,000 signing bonus ($557,900 slot)
  • ML service: 4.169

Luis Meza c
2024

  • signed by Toronto 1/15/22 as an amateur free agent from Venezuela
  • $2.25M signing bonus
  • ML service:

Arjun Nimmala ss
2024

  • drafted by Toronto 2023 (1-20) (Strawberry Crest HS, Dover, Fla.)
  • $3M signing bonus ($3.75M slot)
  • ML service:

Zach Thompson rhp
1 year (2023)

  • 1 year (2023)
    • acquired by Toronto in trade 1/10/23 after being DFA by Pittsburgh 1/5/23
    • re-signed by Toronto 3/23
    • DFA by Toronto 6/6/23, sent outright to Triple-A 6/8/23
  • 1 year/$705,000 (2022)
    • re-signed by Pittsburgh 3/22
  • 1 year (2021)
    • signed by Miami as a free agent 11/23/20 (minor-league contract)
    • contract selected by Miami 6/6/21
    • acquired by Pittsburgh in trade from Miami 11/29/21
  • drafted by Chicago White Sox 2014 (5-138) (Texas-Arlington)
  • $363,400 signing bonus (slot amount)
  • ML service: 1.121 (through 2022)

Ricky Tiedemann lhp
2004

  • drafted by Toronto 2021 (3-91) (Golden West JC, Calif.)
  • $644,800 signing bonus ($647,300 slot)
  • ML service:

Tucker Toman ss-3b
2024

  • drafted by Toronto 2022 (2s-77) ()
  • $2M signing bonus ($846,900 slot)
  • ML service:

Joey Votto 1b
1 year (2024)

  • 1 year (2024)
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 3/8/24 (minor-league contract)
    • salary of $2M in majors
    • may earn additional $2M in performance bonuses
  • 10 years/$225M (2014-23), plus 2024 club option
    • signed extension with Cincinnati 4/3/12
    • 14:$12M, 15:$14M, 16:$20M, 17:$22M, 18-23:$25M annually, 24:$20M club option ($7M buyout)
    • award bonuses, including $75,000 for All-Star selection
    • full no-trade clause
    • Cincinnati declined 2024 option 11/4/23
  • 3 years/$38M (2011-13)
    • signed extension with Cincinnati 1/17/11
    • $6M signing bonus ($2.5M on signing, $1.5M in 2012, $2M in 2013)
    • 11:$5.5M, 12:$9.5M, 13:$17M
    • award bonuses, including $50,000 for Gold Glove
  • 1 year/$525,000 (2010)
    • re-signed by Cincinnati 3/10
  • 1 year/$437,500 (2009)
    • re-signed by Cincinnati 2/28/09 (split contract, $234,000 in minors)
  • 1 year/$390,000 (2008)
    • re-signed by Cincinnati 1/29/08 (split contract, $64,400 in minors)
  • 1 year/$380,000 (2007)
    • re-signed by Cincinnati 1/25/07 (split contract, $60,000 in minors)
  • 1 year/$327,000 (2006)
    • contract purchased by Cincinnati 11/05
    • re-signed by Cincinnati 2/06 (split contract)
  • drafted by Cincinnati 2002 (2-44) (Richview Collegiate Institute, Toronto)
  • $0.6M signing bonus
  • agent: Dan Lozano, MVP Sports
  • ML service: 16.027

Rowan Wick rhp
1 year/$1.55M (2023)

  • 1 year/$1.55M (2023)
    • re-signed by Chicago Cubs 11/18/22 (avoided arbitration)
    • sent outright to Triple-A by Chicago Cubs 3/27/23
    • released by Chicago Cubs 7/19/23
    • signed by Atlanta as a free agent 7/27/23 (minor-league contract)
    • released by Atlanta 7/31/23
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 8/2/23 (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year/$724,000 (2022)
    • re-signed by Chicago Cubs 3/22
  • 1 year/$593,000 (2021)
    • re-signed by Chicago Cubs 3/21
  • 1 year/$571,500 (2020)
    • re-signed by Chicago Cubs 3/20
  • 1 year (2019)
    • re-signed by Chicago Cubs 3/19
  • 1 year (2018)
    • claimed off waivers by San Diego on 2/16/18 after being DFA by   St. Louis 2/14/18
    • re-signed by San Diego 3/18
    • sent outright to Triple-A 3/29/18
    • contract selected by San Diego 8/31/18
    • acquired by Chicago Cubs in trade from San Diego 11/20/18
  • 1 year (2017)
    • contract selected by St. Louis 11/18/16
    • re-signed by St. Louis 3/17
  • drafted by St. Louis 2012 (9-300) (Cypress JC, Calif.)
  • $75,000 signing bonus ($125,000 slot)
  • ML service: 3.114 (through 2022)

Matt Wisler rhp
1 year (2023)

  • 1 year (2023)
    • signed by Detroit as a free agent 2/13/23 (minor-league contract)
    • salary of $1.5M in majors
    • released by Detroit 8/5/23
    • signed by Toronto as a free agent 8/12/23 (minor-league contract)
  • 1 year/$2.16M (2022)
    • re-signed by Tampa Bay 3/22/22 (avoided arbitration)
    • DFA by Tampa Bay 9/5/22, released 9/7/22
  • 1 year/$1.15M (2021)
    • signed by San Francisco as a free agent 12/8/20
    • performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 games pitched. $50,000 each for 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 games finished
    • acquired by Tampa Bay in trade 6/11/21 after being DFA by San Francisco 6/9/21
  • 1 year/$725,000 (2020)
    • re-signed by Minnesota 12/2/19 (avoided arbitration)
    • non-tendered by Minnesota 12/2/20
  • 1 year/$570,000 (2019)
    • re-signed by Cincinnati 3/19
    • acquired by San Diego in trade 4/1/19 after being DFA by Cincinnati 3/26/19
    • acquired by Seattle in trade 7/4/19 after being DFA by San Diego 6/29/19
    • claimed by Minnesota off waivers from Seattle 10/29/19
  • 1 year (2018)
    • re-signed by Atlanta 3/18
    • acquired by Cincinnati in trade from Atlanta 7/30/18
  • 1 year (2017)
    • re-signed by Atlanta 3/17
  • 1 year/$507,500 (2016)
    • re-signed by Atlanta 3/16
  • 1 year (2015)
    • contract selected by Atlanta 6/19/15
  • acquired by Atlanta in trade from San Diego 4/5/15
  • drafted by San Diego 2011 (7-233) (Byran HS, Ohio)
  • $500,000 signing bonus
  • agent: Excel
  • ML service: 6.024 (through 2022)