Joe Ross

Arizona Diamondbacks, Relief Pitcher
Age: 32y-9m-16d (May 21, 1993)
Exp: 7.171 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#25 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Wasserman

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
7.018
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2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
6.018
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2022-2022 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,400,000
Average Salary:
$2,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
5.018
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2021-2021 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4.018
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2020-2020 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4.017
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2019-2019 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.067
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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $567,900
Average Salary:
$567,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.094
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $551,000
Average Salary:
$551,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.094
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2016-2016 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $514,400
Average Salary:
$514,400
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.094
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2015-2015 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2011-2011 Signing Bonus

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

7.171 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$14,878,049

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 18
-
Signing Bonus
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
2015 22
0
Active
$257,909
$3,007,909
2016 23
0.094
Active
$514,400
$3,522,309
2017 24
1.094
Injured
$433,584
$3,955,893
2018 25
2.094
Active
$567,900
$4,523,793
2019 26
3.067
Active / Arb Avoided
$704,256
$5,228,049
 Champion
2021 28
4.018
Injured / Arb Avoided
$1,500,000
$6,728,049
2022 29
5.018
Injured / Arb Avoided
$2,400,000
$9,128,049
2024 31
6.018
Active
$1,750,000
$10,878,049
2025 32
7.018
Retained
$4,000,000
$14,878,049
Total      
$14,878,049
$14,878,049
Total
$14,878,049

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $2,750,000 - $2,750,000
7 $6,378,049 - - $6,378,049
1 $1,750,000 - - $1,750,000
1 $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
18
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
2015
22
$257,909
$257,909
$3,007,909
2016
23
$514,400
$514,400
$3,522,309
2017
24
$433,584
$433,584
$3,955,893
2018
25
$567,900
$567,900
$4,523,793
2019
26
$704,256
$704,256
$5,228,049
2021
28
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$6,728,049
2022
29
$2,400,000
$2,400,000
$9,128,049
2024
31
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$10,878,049
2025
32
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$14,878,049
Total
$12,128,049
$2,750,000
$14,878,049
$14,878,049
Total
$12,128,049
$2,750,000
$14,878,049

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $2,750,000 - $2,750,000
7 $6,378,049 - - $6,378,049
1 $1,750,000 - - $1,750,000
1 $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2025 PHI Jul 21, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025 Back
2024 MIL May 21, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024 Back
2022 WSH Apr 04, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 Elbow
2021 WSH Aug 12, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Elbow
2021 WSH Jul 07, 2021 - Jul 26, 2021 Elbow
2018 WSH Mar 29, 2018 - Sep 04, 2018 Elbow (Tommy John)
2017 WSH Jul 16, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 Elbow (Tommy John)
2016 WSH Jul 03, 2016 - Sep 18, 2016 Shoulder
  • Feb 14, 2026 Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Nov 08, 2025 Released by Chicago (CHC)
  • Sep 01, 2025 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Dec 23, 2024 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Dec 04, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Nov 06, 2023 Released by San Francisco (SF)
  • Jan 30, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Mar 22, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2.4 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
  • Dec 01, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
  • Jun 29, 2020 Opted out of 2020 season (COVID-19)
  • Jan 10, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
  • Nov 30, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 24, 2018 Signed a 1 year $567,900 contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Feb 24, 2017 Signed a 1 year $551,000 contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $514,400 with Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 19, 2014 Traded to Washington (WSH) from San Diego (SD) as part of a 3-team trade: Tampa Bay (TB) traded Wil Myers, Gerardo Reyes, Jose Castillo and Ryan Hanigan to San Diego (SD); Washington (WSH) traded Steven Souza and Travis Ott to Tampa Bay (TB); San Diego (SD) traded Burch Smith, Jake Bauers and Rene Rivera to Tampa Bay (TB); San Diego (SD) traded Trea Turner to Washington (WSH)
  • Aug 15, 2011 Signed a contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Jun 04, 2011 Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 1 (#25 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 PHI 37 1 57 30 29 18 39 8 2 1 0 51.0 5.12 1.47 0.06
2024 MIL 25 10 72 35 31 29 66 7 3 6 0 74.0 3.77 1.37 0.48
2023 SF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00 0.00
2021 WSH 22 19 98 57 50 34 109 17 5 9 0 108.0 4.17 1.22 0.75
2019 WSH 28 9 74 41 39 33 57 7 4 4 0 64.0 5.48 1.67 -0.06
2018 WSH 3 3 17 10 9 4 7 3 0 2 0 16.0 5.06 1.31 0.08
2017 WSH 20 13 87 44 41 20 68 16 5 3 0 73.7 5.01 1.45 0.49
2016 WSH 23 19 108 43 41 29 93 9 7 5 0 105.0 3.51 1.31 1.97
2015 WSH 17 13 64 33 31 21 69 7 5 5 0 76.7 3.64 1.11 1.25

Calculated Market Value

$1.2M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $1,214,428
  • Avg. Salary: $1,214,428
  • MLB Rank: 529
  • RP Rank: 131

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: -
  • Avg. Salary: -

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Robert Suarez 5 $46,000,000 $9,200,000 31
Justin Wilson 1 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 37
Blake Treinen 2 $22,000,000 $11,000,000 36
Tommy Hunter 1 $1,750,000 $1,750,000 36
Averages 2 $18,000,000 $6,050,000 35.0

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Ross's current age (32), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
5 $29,555,310 $5,911,062

Statistical Comparisons

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

Player GP/Yr SV ERA WHIP K/9 BB/9 FIP WAR
Robert Suarez
2021-2022
 22.50 0.02 1.14 0.52 5.76 1.98 1.61 2.22
Justin Wilson
2023-2024
 30.00 0.03 2.80 0.73 4.92 1.25 2.37 -0.26
Blake Treinen
2023-2024
 25.00 0.02 0.97 0.47 5.40 1.06 1.50 1.94
Tommy Hunter
2021-2022
 11.00 0.00 1.21 1.04 7.81 2.90 3.72 2.26
Average 22.13 0.02 1.53 0.69 5.97 1.80 2.30 1.54
Joe Ross
2024-2025
 31.00 0.00 4.45 1.42 7.46 3.36 4.36 0.64
Pct Change 40.08 -100.00 -190.85 -105.80 24.96 -86.67 -89.57 -58.44
Median Prime % Change -88.12%
Average Prime % Change -70.79%

Calculated Market Value: Joe Ross

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
1 years, $1,214,428 $1,214,428
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