Ryan Thompson

Arizona Diamondbacks, Relief Pitcher
Age: 33y-8m-11d (Jun 26, 1992)
Exp: 5.095 Years
Country: US
College: Campbell (NC)
Drafted: Round 23 (#676 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Northwest Sports Management Group
2026 Payroll Salary

$3,950,000

2026 Cash

$3,950,000

Career Earnings

$9,980,902

2026-2026 Arbitration (CURRENT)

Ryan Thompson signed a 1 year, $3,950,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $3,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,950,000. In 2026, Thompson will earn a base salary of $3,950,000, while carrying a total salary of $3,950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,950,000
Average Salary:
$3,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
5.095
Year Age YOS Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026 34 5.095
Arb Avoided
 $3,950,000 $3,950,000 1.62% $3,950,000 $3,950,000
2027 35 -
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2026 34 5.095
Arb Avoided
 $3,950,000 - - $3,950,000 $3,950,000
2027 35 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026 34
Arb Avoided
 $3,950,000 $3,950,000 $3,950,000 $3,950,000 $3,950,000 $3,950,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,965,000
Average Salary:
$2,965,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
4.095
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2024-2024 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,350,000
Average Salary:
$1,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.095
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2023-2023 free-agent-restricted-street

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $720,000
Average Salary:
$720,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3
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2023-2023 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3
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2022-2022 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
2
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2021-2021 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $577,200
Average Salary:
$577,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
1
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,500
Average Salary:
$563,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

5.095 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$6,910,902

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2020 28
0
Active
$202,475
$202,475
2021 29
1
Injured
$577,200
$779,675
2022 30
2
Injured
$680,742
$1,460,417
2023 31
3
Retained
Active / Arbitration 1 Bypassed
$1,000,000
$135,485
$2,460,417
$2,595,902
2024 32
3.095
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,350,000
$3,945,902
2025 33
4.095
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,965,000
$6,910,902
Total      
$6,910,902
$6,910,902
2026 34
5.095
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,950,000
Total
$10,860,902

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,460,417 - - $2,460,417
3 $4,450,485 - - $4,450,485
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2020
28
$202,475
$202,475
$202,475
2021
29
$577,200
$577,200
$779,675
2022
30
$680,742
$680,742
$1,460,417
2023
31
$1,000,000
$135,485
$1,000,000
$135,485
$2,460,417
$2,595,902
2024
32
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
$3,945,902
2025
33
$2,965,000
$2,965,000
$6,910,902
Total
$6,910,902
$6,910,902
$6,910,902
2026
34
$3,950,000
$3,950,000
Total
$10,860,902
$10,860,902

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,460,417 - - $2,460,417
3 $4,450,485 - - $4,450,485

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2025 ARI Jul 05, 2025 - Sep 01, 2025 Shoulder
2023 TB Apr 15, 2023 - Apr 28, 2023 Back
2022 TB Aug 30, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 Arm
2021 TB Jun 30, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Shoulder
  • Jan 08, 2026 Signed a 1 year $3.95 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 09, 2025 Signed a 1 year $2.965 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.35 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
  • Aug 27, 2023 Contract purchased by Arizona (ARI)
  • Aug 20, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Aug 17, 2023 Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Aug 16, 2023 Designated for Assignment by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • May 21, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Feb 18, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), settling in arbitration
  • Apr 11, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 05, 2022 Optioned to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Dec 13, 2018 Rule 5 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB) from Houston (HOU)
  • Jun 11, 2014 Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Jun 07, 2014 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 23 (#676 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 ARI 48 0 42 21 18 13 36 4 3 2 1 41.3 3.92 1.33 0.28
2024 ARI 67 0 64 26 24 15 52 5 7 5 2 66.3 3.26 1.19 0.99
2023 ARI 30 0 20 14 13 8 21 3 1 2 1 30.7 3.82 0.91 0.24
2022 TB 47 0 39 24 18 11 39 4 3 3 3 42.7 3.80 1.17 -0.14
2021 TB 36 0 26 11 9 9 37 3 3 2 0 34.0 2.38 1.03 0.83
2020 TB 25 1 29 15 13 8 23 4 1 2 1 26.3 4.44 1.41 -0.17
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