Ryan Yarbrough

New York Yankees, Relief Pitcher
Age: 34y-2m-5d (Dec 31, 1991)
Exp: 7.117 Years
Country: US
College: Old Dominion (VA)
Drafted: Round 4 (#111 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Excel Sports Management
2026 Payroll Salary

$2,500,000

2026 Cash

$2,500,000

Career Earnings

$18,304,674

2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Ryan Yarbrough signed a 1 year, $2,500,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000. In 2026, Yarbrough will earn a base salary of $2,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
7.117
Year Age YOS PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026 34 7.117 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 1.02% $2,500,000 $2,500,000
2027 35 -
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2026 34 7.117 $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000 $2,500,000
2027 35 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026 34 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Contract Notes

  • Incentives: $250,000

Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
6.117
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Yarbrough's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2024-2024 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,900,000
Average Salary:
$3,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
5.117
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Yarbrough's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2023-2023 free-agent-restricted

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
4.117
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Yarbrough's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2022-2022 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,850,000
Average Salary:
$3,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.147
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Yarbrough's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2021-2021 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,300,000
Average Salary:
$2,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.147
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Yarbrough's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $578,500
Average Salary:
$578,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.147
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Yarbrough's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,400
Average Salary:
$563,400
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Yarbrough's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Yarbrough's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2014-2014 Signing Bonus

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $40,000
Average Salary:
$40,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Yarbrough's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Seasons

7.117 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$18,304,674

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2014 22
-
Signing Bonus
$40,000
$40,000
2018 26
0
Active
$542,050
$582,050
2019 27
1
Active
$442,234
$1,024,284
2020 28
1.147
Active
$214,259
$1,238,543
2021 29
2.147
Active / Arb Settled (T)
$2,300,000
$3,538,543
2022 30
3.147
Injured / Arb Avoided
$3,850,000
$7,388,543
2023 31
4.117
Active
Retained
$3,000,000
$2,016,131
$10,388,543
$12,404,674
2024 32
5.117
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$1,300,000
$2,600,000
$13,704,674
$16,304,674
2025 33
6.117
Active
$2,000,000
$18,304,674
Total      
$18,304,674
$18,304,674
2026 34
7.117
Active
$2,500,000
Total
$20,804,674

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $40,000 - $40,000
5 $7,348,543 - - $7,348,543
2 $5,600,000 - - $5,600,000
1 $2,016,131 - - $2,016,131
1 $1,300,000 - - $1,300,000
1 $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2014
22
$40,000
$40,000
$40,000
2018
26
$542,050
$542,050
$582,050
2019
27
$442,234
$442,234
$1,024,284
2020
28
$214,259
$214,259
$1,238,543
2021
29
$2,300,000
$2,300,000
$3,538,543
2022
30
$3,850,000
$3,850,000
$7,388,543
2023
31
$3,000,000
$2,016,131
$3,000,000
$2,016,131
$10,388,543
$12,404,674
2024
32
$1,300,000
$2,600,000
$1,300,000
$2,600,000
$13,704,674
$16,304,674
2025
33
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$18,304,674
Total
$18,264,674
$40,000
$18,304,674
$18,304,674
2026
34
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
Total
$20,764,674
$40,000
$20,804,674

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $40,000 - $40,000
5 $7,348,543 - - $7,348,543
2 $5,600,000 - - $5,600,000
1 $2,016,131 - - $2,016,131
1 $1,300,000 - - $1,300,000
1 $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2025 NYY Jun 20, 2025 - Sep 01, 2025 Oblique
2023 KC May 08, 2023 - Jul 09, 2023 Head
2022 TB Sep 23, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 Oblique
2022 TB Apr 11, 2022 - May 03, 2022 Groin
2021 TB Aug 10, 2021 - Aug 18, 2021 COVID-19
2021 TB May 07, 2021 - May 08, 2021 COVID-19
2020 TB Aug 29, 2020 - Sep 07, 2020 Groin
  • Nov 17, 2025 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Mar 24, 2025 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Mar 21, 2025 Released by Toronto (TOR)
  • Feb 20, 2025 Signed a 1 year $2 million minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jul 30, 2024 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Los Angeles (LAD) for Kevin Kiermaier
  • Jul 29, 2024 Designated for Assignment by Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $3.9 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD), avoiding arbitration
  • Aug 01, 2023 Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Kansas City (KC) for Devin Mann and Derlin Figueroa
  • Dec 13, 2022 Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Nov 18, 2022 Non-Tendered by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 15, 2022 Designated for Assignment by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 22, 2022 Signed a 1 year $3.85 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), avoiding arbitration
  • Feb 13, 2021 Signed a 1 year $2.3 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), settling in arbitration
  • Mar 05, 2020 Signed a 1 year $578,500 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 05, 2019 Signed a 1 year $563,400 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 24, 2018 Signed a 1 year $545,000 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jan 11, 2017 Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Seattle (SEA) with Mallex Smith and Carlos Vargas for Drew Smyly
  • Jun 12, 2014 Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jun 06, 2014 Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 4 (#111 overall)
  • Jul 10, 2013 Unsigned by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jun 10, 2013 Drafted by Milwaukee (MIL): Round 20 (#602 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 NYY 19 8 58 31 31 19 55 13 3 1 1 64.0 4.36 1.20 0.62
2024 TOR 44 0 70 36 35 32 65 11 5 2 1 98.7 3.19 1.03 1.19
2023 LAD 25 9 96 45 45 14 67 13 8 7 2 89.7 4.52 1.23 0.73
2022 TB 20 9 88 44 40 22 61 12 3 8 0 80.0 4.50 1.38 0.04
2021 TB 30 21 163 96 88 27 117 25 9 7 0 155.0 5.11 1.23 -1.04
2020 TB 11 9 54 22 22 12 44 5 1 4 0 55.7 3.56 1.19 1.17
2019 TB 28 14 121 69 65 20 117 15 11 6 0 141.7 4.13 1.00 1.37
2018 TB 38 6 140 70 64 50 128 18 16 6 0 147.3 3.91 1.29 1.15

Calculated Market Value

$2.2M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $2,177,305
  • Avg. Salary: $2,177,305
  • MLB Rank: 426
  • RP Rank: 90

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $2,500,000
  • MLB Rank: 400
  • RP Rank: 82

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Ryan Thompson 1 $2,965,000 $2,965,000 32
Jake Junis 1 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 32
Nick Anderson 1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 35
Tony Watson 1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 35
Averages 1 $2,366,250 $2,366,250 33.5

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Yarbrough's current age (34), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $2,366,250 $2,366,250

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Yarbrough 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
Ryan Thompson
2023-2024
 48.50 0.03 3.54 1.05 6.61 2.20 3.82 0.85
Jake Junis
2023-2024
 32.00 0.03 3.28 1.07 8.45 1.64 3.72 2.79
Nick Anderson
2023-2024
 35.50 0.03 3.55 1.25 8.25 3.04 4.08 0.92
Tony Watson
2019-2020
 40.50 0.02 3.34 1.07 7.16 1.75 4.58 0.44
Average 39.13 0.03 3.43 1.11 7.62 2.16 4.05 1.25
Ryan Yarbrough
2024-2025
 30.00 0.02 3.55 1.10 6.95 2.84 4.68 2.31
Pct Change -23.33 -33.33 -3.50 0.90 -8.79 -31.48 -15.56 84.80
Median Prime % Change -12.18%
Average Prime % Change -3.79%

Calculated Market Value: Ryan Yarbrough

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, $2,177,305 $2,177,305
Top