Michael Soroka

Arizona Diamondbacks, Relief Pitcher
Age: 28y-7m-1d (Aug 04, 1997)
Exp: 7.009 Years
Country: CA
Drafted: Round 1 (#28 overall), 2015
Agent(s): ISE Baseball
2026 Payroll Salary

$6,500,000

2026 Cash

$6,500,000

Career Earnings

$23,531,461

2026-2027 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Michael Soroka signed a 1 year, $7,500,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $7,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000. In 2026, Soroka will earn a base salary of $6,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $6,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
7.009
Year Age YOS Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026 28 7.009 $6,500,000 $7,500,000 3.07% $6,500,000 $6,500,000
2027 29 7.009
Mutual
 $10,000,000 $9,000,000 - $1,000,000 $7,500,000
2028 30 -
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2026 28 7.009 $6,500,000 - - $6,500,000 $7,500,000
2027 29 -
Mutual
 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000 $9,000,000
2028 30 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026 28 $6,500,000 $6,500,000 $6,500,000 $7,500,000 $6,500,000 $3,750,000
2027 29
Mutual
 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $7,500,000 $1,000,000 $3,750,000 $1,000,000
Contract Notes
  • 2027 Mutual Option includes a $1M buyout
  • Start or Appearance
    $250,000 each for 10, 20
    $425,000 each for 30, 40
    $650,000 for 50
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
6.009
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2024-2024 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
5.009
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2023-2023 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4.122
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2022-2022 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.122
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2021-2021 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.146
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $583,500
Average Salary:
$583,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.145
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.153
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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2015-2015 Signing Bonus

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,974,700
Average Salary:
$1,974,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

7.009 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$23,531,461

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 17
-
Signing Bonus
$1,974,700
$1,974,700
2018 20
0
Injured
$448,290
$2,422,990
2019 21
0.153
Active
$492,360
$2,915,350
 All MLB (2nd)
2020 22
1.145
Injured
$216,111
$3,131,461
2021 23
2.146
Active / Arb Settled (P)
$2,800,000
$5,931,461
 Champion
2022 24
3.146
Reserve / Arb Avoided
$2,800,000
$8,731,461
2023 25
4.122
Injured / Arb Avoided
$2,800,000
$11,531,461
2024 26
5.009
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,000,000
$14,531,461
2025 27
6.009
Active
Retained
$2,854,833
$6,145,167
$17,386,294
$23,531,461
Total      
$23,531,461
$17,386,294
$23,531,461
2026 28
7.009
Active
$6,500,000
2027 29
7.009
Active / Mutual
$1,000,000
Total
$31,031,461

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $9,556,761 $1,974,700 - $11,531,461
1 $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
1 $2,854,833 - - $2,854,833
1 $6,145,167 - - $6,145,167
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
17
$1,974,700
$1,974,700
$1,974,700
2018
20
$448,290
$448,290
$2,422,990
2019
21
$492,360
$492,360
$2,915,350
2020
22
$216,111
$216,111
$3,131,461
2021
23
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$5,931,461
2022
24
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$8,731,461
2023
25
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$11,531,461
2024
26
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$14,531,461
2025
27
$2,854,833
$6,145,167
$2,854,833
$6,145,167
$17,386,294
$23,531,461
Total
$21,556,761
$1,974,700
$23,531,461
$17,386,294
$23,531,461
2026
28
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
2027
29
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Total
$29,056,761
$1,974,700
$31,031,461

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $9,556,761 $1,974,700 - $11,531,461
1 $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
1 $2,854,833 - - $2,854,833
1 $6,145,167 - - $6,145,167

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2025 CHC Aug 05, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025 Shoulder
2025 WSH Apr 01, 2025 - May 07, 2025 Biceps
2024 CHW Jul 16, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024 Shoulder
2023 ATL Sep 06, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 Shoulder
2022 ATL Apr 04, 2022 - Sep 01, 2022 Achilles
2021 ATL Apr 01, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Achilles
2020 ATL Aug 04, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 Knee (ACL)
2018 ATL Jun 22, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 Shoulder
2018 ATL May 17, 2018 - Jun 13, 2018 Shoulder
  • Dec 08, 2025 Signed a 1 year $7.5 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Jul 30, 2025 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Washington (WSH) for Ronny Cruz and Christian Franklin
  • Dec 19, 2024 Signed a 1 year $9 million contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Chicago (CHW), avoiding arbitration
  • Nov 17, 2023 Traded to Chicago (CHW) from Atlanta (ATL) with Jared Shuster , Nicky Lopez , Braden Shewmake and Riley Gowens for Aaron Bummer
  • Sep 05, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jul 24, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Nov 18, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 17, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
  • Feb 13, 2021 Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), settling in arbitration
  • Mar 05, 2020 Signed a 1 year $583,500 contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jul 07, 2015 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 18, 2015 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 1 (#28 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 CHC 22 17 72 49 45 29 95 12 3 8 0 89.7 4.52 1.13 0.55
2024 CHW 25 9 66 49 42 44 84 13 0 10 0 79.7 4.75 1.38 0.57
2023 ATL 7 6 36 23 23 12 29 9 2 2 0 32.3 6.40 1.49 -0.46
2020 ATL 3 3 11 7 6 7 8 0 0 1 0 13.7 3.95 1.32 0.25
2019 ATL 29 29 153 56 52 41 142 14 13 4 0 174.7 2.68 1.11 6.02
2018 ATL 5 5 30 14 10 7 21 1 2 1 0 25.7 3.51 1.44 -0.08

Calculated Market Value

$3.6M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $3,601,465
  • Avg. Salary: $3,601,465
  • MLB Rank: 346
  • RP Rank: 68

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2028
  • Avg. Salary: $7,500,000
  • MLB Rank: 218
  • RP Rank: 28

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Brad Keller 1 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 29
Adrian Houser 1 $1,375,000 $1,375,000 32
Cal Quantrill 1 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 30
Jose Quintana 1 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 36
Averages 1 $2,593,750 $2,593,750 31.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Soroka's current age (28), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
5 $16,633,405 $3,326,681

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Soroka 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
Brad Keller
2023-2024
 5.50 3.21 6.56 6.10 5.01 1.72 5.80 0.25
Adrian Houser
2023-2024
 14.00 3.93 6.80 3.45 4.98 1.46 4.46 -0.04
Cal Quantrill
2023-2024
 24.00 5.17 5.96 3.68 5.11 1.49 5.06 1.08
Jose Quintana
2023-2024
 22.00 5.59 7.14 3.09 3.66 1.28 4.04 3.24
Average 16.38 4.48 6.62 4.08 4.69 1.49 4.84 1.13
Michael Soroka
2024-2025
 13.00 3.88 9.60 3.84 4.81 1.25 4.58 1.71
Pct Change -20.63 -13.39 45.02 5.88 -2.56 16.11 5.37 51.33
Median Prime % Change 5.63%
Average Prime % Change 10.89%

Calculated Market Value: Michael Soroka

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, $3,601,465 $3,601,465
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