Miles Mikolas

Washington Nationals, Starting Pitcher
Age: 37y-6m-16d (Aug 23, 1988)
Exp: 9.037 Years
Country: US
College: Nova Southeastern (FL)
Drafted: Round 7 (#204 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Octagon
2026 Payroll Salary

$2,250,000

2026 Cash

$2,250,000

Career Earnings

$114,257,656

2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Miles Mikolas signed a 1 year, $2,250,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $2,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,250,000. In 2026, Mikolas will earn a base salary of $2,250,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
9.037
Year Age YOS PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026 37 9.037 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 0.92% $2,250,000 $2,250,000
2027 38 -
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2026 37 9.037 $2,250,000 - - $2,250,000 $2,250,000
2027 38 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026 37 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 $2,250,000
Contract Notes

  • Games Incentives
    $100,000 each for 30, 40, 50
    $200,000 for 60
    $250,000 for 70

  • Innings Incentives
    $100,000 each for 100, 110, 120
    $200,000 for 130
    $250,000 for 140

Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2025 Extension

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $55,750,000
Average Salary:
$18,583,333
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
6.037
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2020-2023 Extension

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $68,000,000
Average Salary:
$17,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
YOS @ Signing:
2.037
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2018-2019 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $15,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.037
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2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $502,301
Average Salary:
$502,301
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.114
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2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $492,800
Average Salary:
$492,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.104
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2009-2009 Signing Bonus

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $125,000
Average Salary:
$125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

9.037 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$114,257,656

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 20
-
Signing Bonus
$125,000
$125,000
2012 23
0
Active
$272,786
$397,786
2013 24
0.104
Reserve / minor-buried
$24,236
$422,022
2014 25
0.114
Active
$502,301
$924,323
2018 29
1.037
Active
$7,500,000
$8,424,323
2019 30
2.037
Active
$12,750,000
$21,174,323
2020 31
3.037
Injured
$5,833,333
$27,007,656
2021 32
4.037
Active
$15,750,000
$42,757,656
2022 33
5.037
Active
$15,750,000
$58,507,656
2023 34
6.037
Active
$23,750,000
$82,257,656
2024 35
7.037
Active
$16,000,000
$98,257,656
2025 36
8.037
Active
$16,000,000
$114,257,656
Total      
$114,257,656
$114,257,656
2026 37
9.037
Active
$2,250,000
Total
$116,507,656

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $297,023 $125,000 - $422,022
1 $502,301 - - $502,301
8 $103,333,333 $10,000,000 - $113,333,333
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
20
$125,000
$125,000
$125,000
2012
23
$272,787
$272,786
$397,786
2013
24
$24,236
$24,236
$422,022
2014
25
$502,301
$502,301
$924,323
2018
29
$7,500,000
$7,500,000
$8,424,323
2019
30
$7,750,000
$5,000,000
$12,750,000
$21,174,323
2020
31
$5,833,333
$5,833,333
$27,007,656
2021
32
$15,750,000
$15,750,000
$42,757,656
2022
33
$15,750,000
$15,750,000
$58,507,656
2023
34
$18,750,000
$5,000,000
$23,750,000
$82,257,656
2024
35
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$98,257,656
2025
36
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$114,257,656
Total
$104,132,657
$10,125,000
$114,257,656
$114,257,656
2026
37
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
Total
$106,382,657
$10,125,000
$116,507,656

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $297,023 $125,000 - $422,022
1 $502,301 - - $502,301
8 $103,333,333 $10,000,000 - $113,333,333

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2021 STL May 23, 2021 - Aug 20, 2021 Arm
2021 STL Apr 01, 2021 - May 22, 2021 Shoulder
2020 STL Jul 28, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 Elbow
  • Feb 11, 2026 Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Mar 24, 2023 Signed a 2 year $40 million contract extension with St. Louis (STL)
  • Feb 26, 2019 Signed a 4 year $68 million contract extension with St. Louis (STL)
  • Dec 05, 2017 Signed a 2 year $15.5 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 01, 2014 Signed a 1 year $502,301 contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Jan 01, 2014 Traded to Texas (TEX) from San Diego (SD) for Chris McGuiness
  • Jun 23, 2009 Signed a contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Jun 10, 2009 Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 7 (#204 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 STL 31 31 169 87 84 37 100 29 8 11 0 156.3 4.84 1.32 0.30
2024 STL 32 32 194 106 102 25 122 26 10 11 0 171.7 5.35 1.28 -0.21
2023 STL 35 35 226 110 107 39 137 26 9 13 0 201.3 4.78 1.32 1.89
2022 STL 33 32 170 81 74 39 153 25 12 13 0 202.3 3.29 1.03 2.61
2021 STL 9 9 43 24 21 11 31 6 2 3 0 44.7 4.23 1.21 -0.02
2019 STL 32 32 193 90 85 32 144 27 9 14 0 184.0 4.16 1.22 1.68
2018 STL 34 32 186 70 63 29 146 16 18 4 0 200.7 2.83 1.07 5.05
2014 TEX 10 10 64 43 41 18 38 8 2 5 0 57.3 6.44 1.43 -0.82
2013 SD 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 0.00 0.60 0.05
2012 SD 25 0 32 15 13 15 23 4 2 1 0 32.3 3.62 1.45 0.10

Calculated Market Value

$6.4M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $6,382,728
  • Avg. Salary: $6,382,728
  • MLB Rank: 246
  • SP Rank: 78

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $2,250,000
  • MLB Rank: 420
  • SP Rank: 116

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Zack Greinke 1 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 39
Kyle Hendricks 1 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 34
Patrick Corbin 1 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 35
Alex Cobb 1 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 37
Averages 1 $6,775,000 $6,775,000 36.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Mikolas's current age (37), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $6,775,000 $6,775,000

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Mikolas 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
Zack Greinke
2021-2022
 27.50 5.50 5.56 1.83 3.92 1.26 4.37 2.27
Kyle Hendricks
2023-2024
 24.00 5.05 6.05 2.37 4.84 1.33 4.40 -0.12
Patrick Corbin
2023-2024
 32.00 5.54 6.68 2.82 5.41 1.49 4.85 -0.27
Alex Cobb
2023-2024
 15.50 5.41 6.65 1.92 3.32 1.18 3.65 3.05
Average 24.75 5.38 6.24 2.24 4.37 1.32 4.32 1.23
Miles Mikolas
2024-2025
 31.00 5.21 6.06 1.72 5.06 1.30 4.56 0.11
Pct Change 25.25 -3.16 -2.88 23.21 -15.79 1.52 -5.56 -91.06
Median Prime % Change -3.02%
Average Prime % Change -8.56%

Calculated Market Value: Miles Mikolas

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, $6,382,728 $6,382,728
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