Scott Downs

Cleveland Indians, Relief Pitcher
Age: 49y-11m-23d (Mar 17, 1976)
Exp: 12.121 Years
Country: US
College: Kentucky
Drafted: Round 3 (#94 overall), 1997
Agent(s): Greg Landry (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE

2015-2015

Scott Downs signed a 1 year, $800,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
0
Year Age YOS Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2015 39 12.121
Voided
 $800,000 $800,000 - $800,000 $800,000
2016 40 -
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2015 39 12.121
Voided
 $800,000 - - $800,000 $800,000
2016 40 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015 39
Voided
 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2014

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2014-2015

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2011-2013

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2008-2010

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,333,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2007-2007

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,025,000
Average Salary:
$1,025,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2006-2006

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $705,000
Average Salary:
$705,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2005-2005

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $316,000
Average Salary:
$316,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2004-2004

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $300,000
Average Salary:
$300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2003-2003

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $300,000
Average Salary:
$300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2002-2002

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $225,000
Average Salary:
$225,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2001-2001

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2000-2000

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

12.121 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$28,046,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

7 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 24
12.121
Active
$200,000
$200,000
2001 25
12.121
Active
$200,000
$400,000
2002 26
12.121
Active
$225,000
$625,000
2003 27
12.121
Active
$300,000
$925,000
2004 28
12.121
Active
$300,000
$1,225,000
2005 29
12.121
Active
$316,000
$1,541,000
2006 30
12.121
Active / Arb Avoided
$705,000
$2,246,000
2007 31
4.121
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,050,000
$3,296,000
2008 32
5.121
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,250,000
$5,546,000
2009 33
6.121
Active
$3,750,000
$9,296,000
2010 34
7.121
Active
$4,000,000
$13,296,000
2011 35
8.121
Active
$5,000,000
$18,296,000
2013 37
10.121
Retained
Active
$3,251,367
$1,748,633
$21,547,367
$23,296,000
2014 38
11.121
Retained
Active
$3,750,000
$500,000
$27,046,000
$27,546,000
2015 39
12.121
Retained
Retained
$250,000
$250,000
$27,796,000
$28,046,000
Total
$28,046,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $200,000 - - $200,000
4 $1,025,000 - - $1,025,000
6 $12,046,000 - $25,000 $12,071,000
2 $8,251,367 - - $8,251,367
1 $1,748,633 - - $1,748,633
2 $4,250,000 - - $4,250,000
1 $500,000 - - $500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
24
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
2001
25
$200,000
$200,000
$400,000
2002
26
$225,000
$225,000
$625,000
2003
27
$300,000
$300,000
$925,000
2004
28
$300,000
$300,000
$1,225,000
2005
29
$316,000
$316,000
$1,541,000
2006
30
$705,000
$705,000
$2,246,000
2007
31
$1,025,000
$25,000
$1,050,000
$3,296,000
2008
32
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
$5,546,000
2009
33
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$9,296,000
2010
34
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$13,296,000
2011
35
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$18,296,000
2013
37
$3,251,367
$1,748,633
$3,251,367
$1,748,633
$21,547,367
$23,296,000
2014
38
$3,750,000
$500,000
$3,750,000
$500,000
$27,046,000
$27,546,000
2015
39
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
$27,796,000
$28,046,000
Total
$28,021,000
$25,000
$28,046,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $200,000 - - $200,000
4 $1,025,000 - - $1,025,000
6 $12,046,000 - $25,000 $12,071,000
2 $8,251,367 - - $8,251,367
1 $1,748,633 - - $1,748,633
2 $4,250,000 - - $4,250,000
1 $500,000 - - $500,000
  • Mar 30, 2015 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Dec 21, 2014 Signed a 1 year $800k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jul 06, 2014 Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Dec 19, 2013 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Jul 29, 2013 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Los Angeles (LAA) for Cory Rasmus
  • Dec 10, 2010 Signed a 3 year $15 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Feb 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $1.025 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jan 04, 2006 Signed a 1 year $705k contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • May 01, 2005 Signed a 1 year $316k contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Mar 01, 2004 Signed a 1 year $300k contract with Montreal (MTL)
  • Mar 01, 2003 Signed a 1 year $300k contract with Montreal (MTL)
  • Feb 04, 2002 Signed a 1 year $225k contract with Montreal (MTL)
  • Feb 04, 2001 Signed a 1 year $200k contract with Montreal (MTL)
  • Jul 31, 2000 Traded to Montreal (MTL) from Chicago (CHC) for Rondell White
  • Feb 04, 2000 Signed a 1 year $200k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • May 21, 1999 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Minnesota (MIN) with Rick Aguilera for Kyle Lohse and Jason Ryan
  • Jun 07, 1997 Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 3 (#94 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2014 CHW 55 0 36 24 21 20 25 2 0 4 1 38.0 4.97 1.47 -0.49
2013 ATL 68 0 45 13 12 19 37 1 4 4 0 43.3 2.49 1.48 1.22
2012 LAA 57 0 43 17 16 17 32 3 1 1 9 45.7 3.15 1.31 0.52
2011 LAA 60 0 39 11 8 15 35 3 6 3 1 53.7 1.34 1.01 1.97
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