Justin Lawrence

Pittsburgh Pirates, Relief Pitcher
Age: 31y-3m-25d (Nov 25, 1994)
Exp: 3.167 Years
Country: PA
Drafted: Round 12 (#347 overall), 2015
Agent(s): Ballengee Group
2026 Payroll Salary

$1,225,000

2026 Cash

$1,225,000

Career Earnings

$4,597,118

2026-2026 Arbitration (CURRENT)

Justin Lawrence signed a 1 year, $1,225,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $1,225,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,225,000. In 2026, Lawrence will earn a base salary of $1,225,000, while carrying a total salary of $1,225,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,225,000
Average Salary:
$1,225,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
3.167
Year Age YOS Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026 31 3.167
Arb Avoided
 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 0.50% $1,225,000 $1,225,000
2027 32 --
ARB 3
2028 33 --
ARB 4
2029 34 -
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2026 31 3.167
Arb Avoided
 $1,225,000 - - $1,225,000 $1,225,000
2027 32 --
ARB 3
2028 33 --
ARB 4
2029 34 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026 31
Arb Avoided
 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $1,225,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $975,000
Average Salary:
$975,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
2.167
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2024-2024 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $745,000
Average Salary:
$745,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.167
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2023-2023 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $722,000
Average Salary:
$722,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.167
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2022-2022 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.064
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2021-2021 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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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
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2015-2015 Signing Bonus

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $100,000
Average Salary:
$100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

3.167 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$3,597,118

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2019 24
3.167
Reserve / minor-aaa
$555,000
$555,000
2021 26
0
Active
$196,288
$751,288
2022 27
0.064
Active
$403,830
$1,155,118
2023 28
0.167
Active
$722,000
$1,877,118
2024 29
1.167
Active
$745,000
$2,622,118
2025 30
2.167
Active / Arb Avoided
$975,000
$3,597,118
Total      
$3,597,118
$3,597,118
2026 31
3.167
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,225,000
Total
$4,822,118

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,622,118 - - $2,622,118
1 $975,000 - - $975,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2019
24
$555,000
$555,000
$555,000
2021
26
$196,288
$196,288
$751,288
2022
27
$403,830
$403,830
$1,155,118
2023
28
$722,000
$722,000
$1,877,118
2024
29
$745,000
$745,000
$2,622,118
2025
30
$975,000
$975,000
$3,597,118
Total
$3,597,118
$3,597,118
$3,597,118
2026
31
$1,225,000
$1,225,000
Total
$4,822,118
$4,822,118

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,622,118 - - $2,622,118
1 $975,000 - - $975,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2025 PIT Apr 23, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025 Elbow
2024 COL May 27, 2024 - Jun 17, 2024 Shoulder
  • Jan 08, 2026 Signed a 1 year $1.225 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 03, 2025 Claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jan 09, 2025 Signed a 1 year $975,000 contract with Colorado (COL), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 01, 2024 Signed a 1 year $745,000 contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Mar 01, 2023 Signed a 1 year $722,000 contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Aug 13, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Jul 29, 2022 Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Jul 26, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Jul 06, 2022 Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Jul 04, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Jun 12, 2022 Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Jun 11, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • May 27, 2022 Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • May 17, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • May 08, 2022 Optioned to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Apr 06, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Apr 02, 2022 Optioned to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Jan 17, 2020 Suspended 80 games for violating the league’s PED policy with Colorado (COL)
  • Nov 20, 2018 Contract purchased by Colorado (COL)
  • Jun 16, 2015 Signed a contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Jun 10, 2015 Drafted by Colorado (COL): Round 12 (#347 overall)

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Jan 17, 2020 PEDs 80 -
Suspensions: 1 $0
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 PIT 17 0 9 1 1 8 23 0 1 0 0 17.7 0.51 0.96 1.04
2024 COL 56 0 73 52 43 33 45 9 4 4 2 59.7 6.49 1.78 -1.71
2023 COL 68 0 65 37 31 36 78 5 4 7 11 75.0 3.72 1.35 1.37
2022 COL 38 0 44 27 27 22 48 3 3 1 1 42.7 5.70 1.55 -0.15
2021 COL 19 0 21 16 16 19 17 0 1 0 0 16.7 8.64 2.40 -0.69
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