Eduardo Rodriguez is a baseball pitcher, playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball in 2024. Originally from Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela, Rodriguez began his professional career with the Baltimore Orioles in 2010 as an international free agent. After spending five years in the minors, he made his Major League debut on May 28, 2015, with the Boston Red Sox.
Rodriguez played for the Red Sox from 2015 to 2019. In 2020, he was diagnosed with COVID-19, causing him to take a break from the sport. He returned to the team in 2021 and continued to make significant contributions. In 2018, Rodriguez was part of the Boston Red Sox's championship-winning team.
In 2022, Rodriguez joined the Detroit Tigers and played for them until 2023. He then moved to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024.
Eduardo Rodriguez Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $14,000,000 | - | $14,000,000 | - | $14,000,000 |
| 2025 | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 |
| 2026 | $21,000,000 | - | $21,000,000 | - | $21,000,000 |
| 2027 | $19,000,000 | - | $19,000,000 | - | $19,000,000 |
| 2028 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
How much is Eduardo Rodriguez getting paid?
Eduardo Rodriguez's total salary for the 2024 season is $14,000,000, as stipulated in his contract, per Spotrac. On December 7, 2023, he signed a four-year contract worth $80 million with the Arizona Diamondbacks, which extends from 2024 to 2028. This agreement establishes an average base salary of $20 million per year throughout its duration. Prior to joining the Diamondbacks, Rodriguez earned $14 million while playing for the Detroit Tigers in 2023.
How much does Eduardo Rodriguez make in a minute?
Eduardo Rodriguez's total compensation for the 2024 season is set at $14,000,000. With a year comprising 525,600 minutes, his per-minute earnings amount to approximately $26.63. For the subsequent season in 2025, he is scheduled to receive a salary of $20,000,000 according to his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, which results in an approximate earnings rate of $38.05 per minute that year.
Eduardo Rodriguez's Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Eduardo Rodriguez's career earnings amount to $61,436,088 since his Major League debut on May 28, 2015, with the Boston Red Sox. These earnings have been accrued throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball and also encompass a signing bonus of $175,000 that he received in 2010 upon signing with the Baltimore Orioles.
What are the terms of Eduardo Rodriguez’s Contract?
According to Spotrac, On December 7, 2023, Eduardo Rodriguez signed a four-year contract valued at $80 million with the Arizona Diamondbacks, covering the period from 2024 to 2028. The agreement includes several key provisions: annually from 2026 to 2027, it features a ten-team no-trade clause. Additionally, incentives are structured as follows: for achieving 150 innings pitched in either year of that timeframe, Rodriguez will earn an extra $500,000.
The contract also contains a vesting option for the year 2028 that includes a $6 million buyout and stipulates potential earnings of $17 million contingent upon reaching either 150 innings pitched in 2027 or a combined total of 300 innings across both the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Furthermore, if he pitches at least 175 innings in the year of engagement or amasses a total of at least 350 innings over both years 2026-2027, he stands to receive up to $18 million.
How much of Eduardo Rodriguez’s Contract is guaranteed?
The full amount of Eduardo Rodriguez’s contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks worth $80,000,000 is guaranteed.
Eduardo Rodriguez’s Contract History
Baltimore Orioles (2010):
Eduardo Rodriguez signed a contract with the Baltimore Orioles as an international free agent and received a signing bonus of $175,000.
Boston Red Sox (2015):
In 2015 he signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox worth $507,500.
Boston Red Sox (2016):
In 2016, the Red Sox again signed Eduardo for a season with a salary of $521,000.
Boston Red Sox (2017):
In 2017, Eduardo signed a contract with the Red Sox worth $584,000.
Boston Red Sox (2018):
In 2018, Eduardo signed an extension contract with the Boston Red Sox worth $2,375,000.
Boston Red Sox (2019):
Eduardo signed an extension contract with the Boston Red Sox in 2019 worth $4,300,000.
Boston Red Sox (2020):
In 2020, the Boston Red Sox again signed a contract with Eduardo for a season worth $8,300,000.
Boston Red Sox (2021):
In 2021 Eduardo again signed a one-year contract worth $8,300,000 with the Boston Red Sox.
Detroit Tigers (2022-26):
In 2022, Eduardo signed a 5 years contract with the Detroit Tigers worth $77,000,000 with an average annual salary of $15,400,000.
Boston Red Sox (2024-28):
On December 07, 2023, he signed a 4 year $80 million contract with Arizona Diamondbacks.
FAQs on Eduardo Rodriguez Contract
A. Eduardo Rodríguez plays as a pitcher.
A. As of 2024, Eduardo Rodríguez plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
A. Eduardo Rodríguez made his MLB debut on May 28, 2015, for the Boston Red Sox.
A. Eduardo Rodríguez is a left-handed pitcher.
A. Eduardo Rodríguez was part of the Boston Red Sox team that won the 2018 World Series.
