James McArthur

Kansas City Royals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 27-143d (Dec 11, 1996)
Exp: .150 Years
Country: US
College: Mississippi
Drafted: Round 12 (#347 overall), 2018
2024 Payroll Salary

$745,750

2024 Cash

$745,750

Career Earnings

$1,531,208

2024-2024 Pre-Arb (CURRENT)

James McArthur signed a 1 year , $745,750 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $745,750 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $745,750. In 2024, McArthur will earn a base salary of $745,750, while carrying a total salary of $745,750.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $745,750
Average Salary:
$745,750
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2024 27 0.150 $745,750 - - $745,750 $745,750
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 27 $745,750 $745,750 $745,750 $745,750 $745,750
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2023 Pre-Arb

James McArthur signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, 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
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb

James McArthur signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, 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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2018-2018 Signing Bonus

James McArthur signed a 1 year , $215,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $215,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $215,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $215,000
Average Salary:
$215,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$1,531,208

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2018 21
Signing Bonus
$215,000
$215,000
2022 25
Injured
$376,908
$591,908
2023 26
Active
$193,550
$785,458
2024 27
Active
$745,750
$1,531,208
Total      
$1,531,208
$1,531,208
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2018
21
$215,000
$215,000
$215,000
2022
25
$376,908
$376,908
$591,908
2023
26
$193,550
$193,550
$785,458
2024
27
$745,750
$745,750
$1,531,208
Total
$1,316,208
$215,000
$1,531,208
$1,531,208

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $376,908 $215,000 - $591,908
1 $193,550 - - $193,550
  • Mar 01, 2024 Signed a 1 year $745,750 contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Sep 01, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 17, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 04, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 02, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 01, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Kansas City (KC)
  • Jun 30, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Kansas City (KC)
  • Jun 24, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Kansas City (KC)
  • May 08, 2023 Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Philadelphia (PHI) for Junior Marin
  • May 04, 2023 Designated for Assignment by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jun 29, 2022 Contract purchased by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Mar 25, 2022 Optioned to the Minors by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Nov 19, 2021 Contract purchased by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jun 12, 2018 Signed a contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jun 04, 2018 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 12 (#347 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 KC 11 0 14 4 4 2 14 0 1 0 6 12.7 2.84 1.42
2023 KC 18 2 20 12 12 2 23 2 1 0 4 23.3 4.63 0.77 0.13
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