2014-12-16



A detailed look at the contracts and salaries of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Here is a look at the Dodgers' payroll. This is a work in progress and will be updated continuously. Special thanks to Cot's Contracts and USA Today for filling in some of the gaps.

Pos

Player

Svc Time*

2014

2015

2016

2017

C

Yasmani Grandal

2.115

arb

arb

1B

Adrian Gonzalez

9.108

$21,100,000

$21,000,000

$21,000,000

$21,500,000

2B

Howie Kendrick

8.091

$9,500,000

3B

Juan Uribe

13.089

$9,500,000

$6,500,000

SS

Jimmy Rollins

14.015

$11,000,000

LF

Carl Crawford

12.072

$20,250,000

$20,500,000

$20,750,000

$21,000,000

CF

Joc Pederson

0.028

$76,503

RF

Yasiel Puig

1.119

$2,000,000

$4,500,000

$5,500,000

$6,500,000

C

A.J. Ellis

4.151

$3,550,000

arb

arb

IF

Justin Turner

4.045

$1,100,000

arb

arb

OF/1B

Scott Van Slyke

1.151

$507,500

OF

Andre Ethier

8.153

$15,500,000

$18,000,000

$18,000,000

$17,500,000

SS

Erisbel Arruebarrena

0.074

$9,000,000

$3,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

OF

Chris Heisey

4.157

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IF

Alex Guerrero

0.031

$14,000,000

$4,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

SP

Clayton Kershaw

6.105

$23,000,000

$30,000,000

$32,000,000

$33,000,000

SP

Zack Greinke

10.057

$29,000,000

$23,000,000

$24,000,000

$23,000,000

SP

Hyun-jin Ryu

2.000

$6,000,000

$4,500,000

$7,000,000

$7,000,000

SP

Brandon McCarthy

8.122

$12,000,000

$12,000,000

$12,000,000

SP

Brett Anderson

6.000

$10,000,000

CL

Kenley Jansen

4.073

$4,300,000

arb

arb

RHP

Joel Peralta

8.132

$2,500,000

option

option

LHP

J.P. Howell

8.007

$7,000,000

$4,000,000

$250,000^

RHP

Chris Hatcher

1.146

arb

arb

RHP

Brandon League

8.145

$7,500,000

$9,500,000

option

RHP

Pedro Baez

0.059

$169,398

RHP

Carlos Frias

0.056

$147,540

LHP

Paco Rodriguez

1.120

$226,845

RHP

Juan Nicasio

3.084

arb

arb

arb

RHP

Yimi Garcia

0.028

$76,503

LHP

Daniel Coulombe

0.013

$35,519

IF

Darwin Barney

4.053

$279,235

$2,525,000

arb

RHP

Chris Withrow

1.132

$506,600

AAA

Joe Wieland

2.161

$590,000

arb

arb

AAA

Mike Bolsinger

0.149

AAA

Enrique Hernandez

0.066

AAA

Kyle Jensen

0.000

AAA

Adam Liberatore

0.000

AAA

Zach Lee

0.000

AAA

Chris Reed

0.000

AAA

Scott Schebler

0.000

AA

Austin Barnes

0.000

Minor leagues

AAA

Red Patterson

0.001

$2,732

AAA

Jarret Martin

0.000

Old friends

Brian Wilson

7.059

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Dan Haren

$12,500,000

$10,000,000

Dee Gordon

$515,000

$2,500,000

Matt Kemp

$21,000,000

$6,400,000

$6,400,000

$6,400,000

Chad Billingsley

$12,000,000

$3,000,000

Hanley Ramirez

$16,000,000

Josh Beckett

$15,750,000

Chris Perez

$3,800,000

Jamey Wright

$1,800,000

Roberto Hernandez

$1,678,689

Kevin Correia

$1,502,732

Paul Maholm

$1,500,000

Chris Capuano

$1,000,000

Mark Ellis

$1,000,000

Matt Guerrier

$1,000,000

Chone Figgins

$853,115

Drew Butera

$700,000

Mike Baxter

$700,000

Scott Elbert

$575,000

Onelki Garcia

$500,000

Miguel Rojas

$308,743

Miguel Olivo

$141,006

Tim Federowicz

$187,820

Carlos Triunfel

$107,623

Jamie Romak

$76,503

Roger Bernadina

$62,842

Jose Dominguez

$54,753

Clint Robinson

$40,984

Stephen Fife

$38,863

Seth Rosin

$5,464

Ryan Jackson

Ryan Lavarnway

Cash from Red Sox

($3,900,000)

($3,900,000)

Andruw Jones

$3,375,000

Totals

*End of 2014

$279,702,512

$224,615,000

$155,900,000

$156,900,000

Brett Anderson

The left-hander reportedly agreed to a one-year contract on Dec. 15, 2014.

2014: $10 million

Anderson can also earn up to $4 million in incentives, beginning with 150 innings pitched and maximizing at 200 innings.

Erisbel Arruebarrena

The Cuban infielder signed a five-year, $25 million contract on Feb. 22, 2014.

$7.5 million signing bonus
2014: $1.5 million
2015: $3 million
2016: $4 million
2017: $4 million
2018: $5 million

Arruebarrena will still need six years of service time before reaching free agency.

Arruebarrena was recalled from Triple-A on May 21 and was optioned on June 6, earning 16 days of service time.

Arruebarrena was recalled from Triple-A on July 3 and was optioned on July 27, earning 24 days of service time.

He was recalled from Triple-A on Aug. 19, then optioned to Class-A Rancho on Aug. 24, earning five days of service time.

Arruebarrena was recalled from Class-A on Sep. 2, with 27 days left in the regular season.

Pedro Baez

The third baseman turned pitcher was added to the 40-man roster on Nov. 20, 2012.

2014: $500,000

Baez was recalled to the Dodgers on May 5, and was optioned to Double-A on May 6, earning one day of service time.
$500,000 x 1/183 = $2,732

Baez was recalled to the Dodgers on July 8, and was optioned to Triple-A after the game on July 13, earning six days of service time.
$500,000 x 6/183 = $16,393

Baez was recalled to the Dodgers on Aug. 5, then was optioned to Triple-A on Aug. 11. He was recalled back on Aug. 15 replacing an injured Hyun-jin Ryu, canceling the option; from Aug. 5 there are 55 days left in the regular season.
$500,000 x 55/183 = $150, 273

Austin Barnes

The catcher/infielder came to Los Angeles as part of an eight-player, three-team trade between the Marlins and Angels on Dec. 10, 2014.

Darwin Barney

The infielder signed a one-year contract on Dec. 2, 2014, avoiding salary arbitration for 2015.

2015: $2.525 million

Barney can also earn up to $175,000 in performance bonuses:

$25,000 for 250 plate appearances
$25,000 for 275 plate appearances
$25,000 for 300 plate appearances
$25,000 for 325 plate appearances
$25,000 for 350 plate appearances
$25,000 for 375 plate appearances
$25,000 for 400 plate appearances

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The infielder was acquired with cash from the Cubs on July 28 for a player to be named later. On July 30, the Dodgers sent minor league pitcher Jonathan Martinez to Chicago to complete the trade.

2014: $2.3 million

With 62 days left in the season at the time of the trade and with the Cubs sending $500,000 as part of the trade, the Dodgers are responsible for just under $280,000 for the remainder of the season for Barney.
$2.3 million x 62/183 = $779,235 - $500,000 = $279,235

Barney was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on July 30, then recalled on Aug. 10, with 49 days left in the season.

Mike Baxter

The Dodgers claimed Baxter off waivers from the Mets on Oct. 17, 2013.

The outfielder signed a one-year contract on Nov. 29, 2013, avoiding salary arbitration. His 2014 salary is not guaranteed.

2014: $700,000

Baxter was optioned to Triple-A on April 4, earning a total of seven days of service time.

Baxter was designated for assignment on April 6, then cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A on April 9.

Josh Beckett

Beckett was acquired in a blockbuster nine-player trade with Boston on August 25, 2012.

Beckett signed a four-year, $68 million extension with Boston in 2010 that takes him through the 2014 season.

2012: $15.75 million
2013: $15.75 million
2014: $15.75 million

In 2012 Beckett was acquired with 40 days left in the season.
$15,750,000 x 40/183 = $3,442,623

Roger Bernadina

2014: $500,000

Bernardina signed a minor-league deal on July 7 after getting released by the Reds.

He had his contract purchased from Triple-A on Sep. 6, with 23 days left in the regular season.
$500,000 x 23/183 = $62,842

Chad Billingsley

He signed a three-year deal on March 29, 2011 worth $35 million, plus an option for a fourth year.

2012: $9 million
2013: $11 million
2014: $12 million
2015: $14 million club option ($3 million buyout)

Billingsley has a limited no-trade clause, as he can block trades to a list of 10 teams.

The Dodgers declined Billingsley's 2015 option on Oct. 31, 2014.

2011: He signed a one-year deal on January 18, 2011 for $6.275 million, avoiding arbitration.

2010: He signed a one-year deal on January 15, 2010 for $3.85 million, avoiding arbitration

Mike Bolsinger

The right-hander was acquired from the Diamondbacks for cash considerations Nov. 22, 2014.

Drew Butera

Butera was designated for assignment on Dec. 5, 2014, then traded to the Angels on Dec. 9, 2014.

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The catcher signed a one-year contract on Nov. 29, 2013, avoiding salary arbitration. His 2014 salary is not guaranteed.

2014: $700,000

Butera can also earn performance bonuses.

***

The Dodgers acquired Butera from the Twins on July 31, 2013 for a player to be named later, who became minor league pitcher Miguel Sulbaran.

2013: Butera made $700,000 in 2013, and the Dodgers acquired him with 60 days left in the season.
$700,000 x 60/183 = $229,508

Chris Capuano

Capuano signed a two-year deal on December 2, 2011 worth a guaranteed $10 million, which includes a mutual option for 2014. The payout schedule:

2012: $3 million
2013: $6 million
2014: $8 million mutual option ($1 million buyout)

Additionally, Capuano can earn up to $1 million in incentives:

Annually in 2012-2013
$75,000 for 160 innings
$75,000 for 170 innings
$75,000 for 180 innings
$75,000 for 187 innings
$75,000 for 195 innings

Capuano can also earn $250,000 if he pitches 360 total innings in 2012-2013.

Capuano pitched in 198⅓ innings in 2012, earning $375,000 in bonuses. He earned no bonuses in 2013.

The Dodgers declined Capuano's 2014 option on Oct. 31, 2013, instead paying him a $1 million buyout.

Kevin Correia

The pitcher was acquired from the Twins on Aug. 9 for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Correia was in the final season of a two-year contract.

2014: $5.5 million

With 50 days left in the season at the time of the trade, the Dodgers are responsible for just over $1.5 million for the remainder of the season for Correia.
$5.5 million x 50/183 = $1,502,732

Daniel Coulombe

2014: $500,000

Coulombe had his contract purchased from Triple-A on Sep. 16, with 13 days left in the regular season.
$500,000 x 13/183 = $35,519

Carl Crawford

Crawford was acquired from the Red Sox in the nine-player Punto Trade on Aug. 25, 2012, in the second year of a seven-year, $142 million contract.

2012: $19.5 million
2013: $20 million
2014: $20.25 million
2015: $20.5 million
2016: $20.75 million
2017: $21 million

In 2012, Crawford was acquired with 40 days left in the season.
$19,500,000 x 40/183 = $4,262,295

Crawford can earn up to $625,000 annually in performance bonuses:

$50,000 for being named an All-Star
$75,000 for League Championship Series MVP
$100,000 for Gold Glove
$100,000 for Silver Slugger
$100,000 for World Series MVP
$200,000 for MVP award
$125,000 for second place in MVP vote
$100,000 for third place in MVP vote
$75,000 for fourth place in MVP vote
$50,000 for fifth place in MVP vote

Crawford earned no bonuses in 2012 or 2013.

Jose Dominguez

Dominguez signed a one-year deal on March 2, 2014.

2014: $501,000

Dominguez was optioned to Triple-A on March 30, but earned two days of service time for the trip to Australia. He was recalled on April 2 to replace an injured Brian Wilson, canceling the option. Dominguez was then optioned on April 9, earning a total of 12 days of service time (counting the two days in Australia and the first 10 days of the season.
$501,000 x 12/183 = $32,852

Dominguez was recalled to the Dodgers on April 21, and was optioned to Triple-A on April 27, earning six days of service time.
$501,000 x 6/183 = $16,426

Dominguez was recalled to the Dodgers on May 2, and was optioned to Triple-A on May 4, earning two days of service time.
$501,000 x 2/183 = $5,475

The Dodgers traded Dominguez along with minor league pitcher Greg Harris in a four-player trade with the Rays on Nov. 20, 2014 that brought pitchers Joel Peralta and Adam Liberatore to Los Angeles.

Scott Elbert

The pitcher signed a one-year contract on Nov. 29, 2013, avoiding salary arbitration. His 2014 salary is not guaranteed.

2014: $575,000

Elbert can also earn up to $100,000 in performance bonuses:

$25,000 for 15 games
$25,000 for 20 games
$25,000 for 25 games
$25,000 for 30 games

Elbert was designated for assignment on July 29, then after he cleared waivers was outrighted to Triple-A on July 31. From the beginning of the season through July 28, Elbert earned 121 days of service time.

Elbert had his contract purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sep. 12, with 17 days remaining in the season.

Elbert elected free agency on Nov. 3, 2014 after getting outrighted from the 40-man roster.

2013: $505,000

2012: $488,500

2011: $415,000

He was recalled on May 11, with 141 days left in the regular season.
$415,000 x 141/183 = $319,754

A.J. Ellis

2014: Ellis signed a one-year, $3.55 million contract on Feb. 1, 2014, avoiding salary arbitration. He can also earn up to $150,000 in performance bonuses:

$50,000 for 110 starts
$50,000 for 115 starts
$50,000 for 450 plate appearances

The catcher filed for salary arbitration on January 14, 2014, and three days later exchanged salary figures with the club. Ellis filed at $4.6 million, while the Dodgers filed at $3 million.

2013: Ellis signed a one-year, $2 million contract on January 18, 2013, avoiding salary arbitration.

2012: $490,000

2011: $421,000

Ellis was on the opening day roster, then optioned to Albuquerque on April 25, meaning he was with the club for 26 days.
$421,000 x 26/183 = $59,814

Ellis was recalled on June 19, then optioned on July 14, so he was with the club for 25 days.
$421,000 x 25/183 = $57,514

Ellis was recalled on August 23, with 37 days left in the regular season.
$421,000 x 37/183 = $85,120

2010: His salary is estimated to be $400,000, and he was recalled on April 10, and was optioned on July 21, meaning he was on the roster for 102 days.
$400,000 x 102/183 = $222,951

Ellis was recalled on August 4, then optioned after the game on August 22, so he was with the club for 19 days.
$400,000 x 19/183 = $41,530

Ellis was recalled on September 3, with 31 days left in the regular season.
$400,000 x 31/183 = $67,760

2009: His salary is $400,000, and he was on the major league roster from May 29 through May 31, for a total of 3 days.
$400,000 x 3/183 = $6,557

Ellis was recalled on June 15, and was optioned to AAA on July 2, so he was on the MLB roster for 17 days.
$400,000 x 17/183 = $37,158

Ellis was recalled on September 1, with 34 days left in the regular season.
$400,000 x 34/183 = $74,317

Mark Ellis

Ellis signed a two-year deal worth $8.75 million on Nov. 15, 2011, which includes a club option for 2014.

2012: $2.5 million
2013: $5.25 million
2014: $5.75 million club option ($1 million buyout)

In addition, Ellis can earn up to $125,000 per year in incentives based on plate appearances:

$25,000 for 500 plate appearances
$25,000 for 525 plate appearances
$25,000 for 550 plate appearances
$25,000 for 575 plate appearances
$25,000 for 600 plate appearances

Ellis did not reach any of the incentives in either 2012 or 2013.

The Dodgers declined Ellis' 2014 option on Oct. 31, 2013, instead paying him a $1 million buyout.

Andre Ethier

Ethier signed a five-year extension on June 12, 2012 worth a guaranteed $85 million. The deal also has a vesting option for a sixth season, based on plate appearances in 2017 or 2016-2017, that could bring the total value of the deal to $100 million. The payout:

2013: $13.5 million
2014: $15.5 million
2015: $18 million
2016: $18 million
2017: $17.5 million
2018: $17.5 million club option (or $2.5 million buyout)

The 2018 option vests if Ethier has 550 plate appearances in 2017, or 1,100 plate appearances in 2017-18.

2012: signed a one-year deal worth $10.95 million on January 17, 2012, plus incentives, avoiding salary arbitration. Ethier can earn up to $50,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances:

$25,000 for 600 PA - earned October 1
$25,000 for 625 PA

Ethier signed a two-year deal on January 19, 2010, avoiding salary arbitration. The deal was worth a total of $15.25 million:

$500,000 signing bonus
2010: $5.5 million
2011: $9.25 million

In addition, Ethier can earn up to $375,000 in incentives in 2010-2011:
Annually (2010-2011)
$25,000 for 600 PA
$50,000 for 650 PA
$50,000 for 675 PA

Achieving those incentives in 2010 (he didn't) would have also added those amounts to Ethier's 2011 base salary. Ethier didn't earn any bonuses in 2010 or 2011.

2009: Avoided arbitration with a one-year deal on Feb. 17, 2009 worth $3.1 million, plus potential for $100,000 in incentives:

$25,000 for 596 plate appearances -- achieved September 8
$25,000 for 625 PA -- achieved September 15 (PA #625 was his sixth walk-off!)
$50,000 for 650 PA -- achieved September 23

Tim Federowicz

The catcher was traded to the Padres as part of a five-player deal on Dec. 12, 2014.

***

2014: I don't have the exact salary for Federowicz, but am estimating $513,000.

Federowicz was recalled to the Dodgers on April 8, and was optioned to Triple-A on April 30, earning 22 days of service time.
$513,000 x 22/183 = $61,672

Federowicz was recalled to the Dodgers on May 26, and was optioned to Triple-A on June 13, earning 17 days of service time.
$513,000 x 17/183 = $47,656

Federowicz was recalled on Sep. 1, with 28 days left in the regular season.
$513,000 x 28/183 = $78,492

Stephen Fife

2014: I don't have the exact salary for Fife, but am estimating $508,000.

Fife was recalled to the Dodgers for a spot start on May 4, and was optioned to Triple-A on May 5, earning one day of service time.
$508,000 x 1/183 = $2,776

Fife, out for the season after Tommy John surgery, was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sep. 16 and simultaneously placed on the 60-day disabled list, opening up a spot on the 40-man roster for Daniel Coulombe, meaning Fife gets major league service time and pay for the final 13 days of the regular season.
$508,000 x 13/183 = $36,087

Fife was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Oct. 13, 2014, and became a minor league free agent on Nov. 3, 2014.

Chone Figgins

Figgins signed a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training on Jan. 22, 2014. He made the team out of spring training, and had his contract purchased on March 16.

2014: $900,000

Figgins' salary if in the minors is $120,000.

Figgins was optioned to Triple-A on April 21, and returned to the Dodgers on May 2. For those 11 days Figgins earned his minor league rate rather than the major league rate.
[$900,000 - $120,000] x 11/183 = $46,885

In addition, he can earn up to $475,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances:

$25,000 for 200 PA
$25,000 for 275 PA
$50,000 for 300 PA
$50,000 for 325 PA
$50,000 for 350 PA
$50,000 for 375 PA
$75,000 for 400 PA
$75,000 for 425 PA
$75,000 for 450 PA

Figgins achieved none of those bonuses in 2014.

Carlos Frias

2014: $500,000

Frias had his contract purchased on Aug. 4, then was optioned to Triple-A on Aug. 31, earning 27 days of service time.
$500,000 x 27/183 = $73,770

Frias was recalled on Sept. 2, with 27 days left in the regular season.
$500,000 x 27/183 = $73,770

Onelki Garcia

Garcia signed a one-year deal on March 2, 2014.

2014: $500,000

Garcia was claimed off waivers by the White Sox on Nov. 20, 2014.

Yimi Garcia

The relief pitcher was added to the 40-man roster on Nov. 20, 2012.

2014: $500,000

Garcia was recalled on Sep. 1, with 28 days left in the regular season.
$500,000 x 28/183 = $76,503

Adrian Gonzalez

Gonzalez was acquired from the Red Sox in the nine-player Punto Trade on Aug. 25, 2012, in the first year of a seven-year, $154 million contract.

$6 million signing bonus
2012: $21 million
2013: $21 million
2014: $21 million
2015: $21 million
2016: $21 million
2017: $21.5 million
2018: $21.5 million

In 2012, Gonzalez was acquired with 40 days left in the season: $21,000,000 x 40/183 = $4,590,164

Gonzalez can earn $100,000 annually if he wins a Gold Glove Award. He earned that bonus with the Dodgers in 2014.

The Red Sox agreed to pay the Dodgers $11.7 million as part of the nine-player Punto Trade on Aug. 25, 2012, to be paid out in three installments:

2013: $3.9 million
2014: $3.9 million
2015: $3.9 million

Dee Gordon

He was traded to the Marlins as part of a three-team, eight-player deal on Dec. 10, 2014.

The Dodgers are paying his salary in 2015 as part of the trade. He is eligible for salary arbitration, and is estimated to earn $2.5 million.

***

Gordon signed a one-year deal on March 2, 2014.

2014: $515,000

Yasmani Grandal

The pitcher was traded to Los Angeles on Dec. 12, 2014.

Zack Greinke

The right-handed pitcher signed a six-year, $147 million contract on Dec. 10, 2012. The payout is as follows:

$12 million signing bonus ($7 million payable by Dec. 31, 2012; $5 million payable on Feb. 1, 2014)
2013: $17 million
2014: $24 million
2015: $23 million
2016: $24 million
2017: $23 million
2018: $24 million

Greinke can opt out of the contract after 2015 and become a free agent.

If Greinke pitches 1,000 innings from 2013-2017, Greinke's 2018 base salary increases by $2 million, to $26 million.

If Greinke wins the Cy Young Award in any year of the contract, his base salary the following year increases by $1 million (if he wins it in 2018, he gets a $1 million bonus). If Greinke finishes second through fifth in balloting, the bonus is $500,000.

Greinke does not have a no-trade clause in the contract, but can opt out of his contract at the end of any year that he is traded (within three days after the World Series ends). In addition, he receives a $3 million bonus if traded.

Per the AP, "Greinke also has the right to purchase four premium tickets for all home games."

Alexander Guerrero

The Dodgers signed the Cuban infielder to a four-year, $28 million contract on Oct. 22, 2013. The payout is as follows:

$10 million signing bonus
2014: $4 million
2015: $4 million
2016: $5 million
2017: $5 million

In addition, Guerrero can earn up to $1 million annually in performance bonuses, for plate appearances from 500-600.

After the 2014 season, Guerrero can't be sent to the minor leagues without his consent, and he will be a free agent after the 2017 season (the Dodgers can't offer him arbitration.

Guerrero was optioned to Triple-A on March 24, earning two days of service time for the trip to Australia.

Guerrero was recalled from Triple-A on Sep. 1, with 28 days remaining in the regular season.

Dan Haren

He was traded to the Marlins as part of a three-team, eight-player deal on Dec. 10, 2014.

The Dodgers are paying the Marlins $10 million to cover Haren's salary, regardless of whether he retires..

***

Haren was signed to a one-year deal worth $10 million on Nov. 25, 2013, with an option for 2015.

2014: $10 million
2015: $10 million player option

The club option becomes a player option if Haren pitches 180 innings in 2014. Haren reached 180 innings on Sep. 22, 2014, converting the option to a player option.

Haren exercised the 2015 player option on Oct. 30, 2014.

Haren can also earn up to $3 million annually in bonuses based on starts and innings pitched:

$250,000 for 24 starts (earned on Aug. 12)
$250,000 for 27 starts (earned on Aug. 29)
$250,000 for 30 starts (earned on Sep. 16)
$500,000 for 32 starts (earned on Sep. 27)

$250,000 for 150 IP (earned on Aug. 22)
$250,000 for 160 IP (earned on Sep. 5)
$250,000 for 170 IP (earned on Sep. 16)
$500,000 for 180 IP (earned on Sep. 22)
$500,000 for 190 IP

Chris Hatcher

The relief pitcher came to Los Angeles as part of an eight-player, three-team trade between the Marlins and Angels on Dec. 10, 2014.

Chris Heisey

The outfielder was acquired from the Reds on Dec. 2, 2014 in exchange for pitcher Matt Magill.

Heisey is eligible for salary arbitration in 2015.

Roberto Hernandez

The pitcher was acquired from the Phillies on Aug. 7 for two players to be named later or cash considerations.

2014: $4.5 million

With 52 days left in the season at the time of the trade, the Dodgers are responsible for just under $1.3 million for the remainder of the season for Hernandez.
$4.5 million x 52/183 = $1,278,689

In addition, Hernandez can earn up to $1.5 million in performance bonuses:

$200,000 for 140 innings (earned on Aug. 26)
$200,000 for 155 innings (earned on Sep. 15)
$300,000 for 170 innings
$300,000 for 185 innings
$500,000 for 200 innings

Enrique Hernandez

The utiiity came to Los Angeles as part of an eight-player, three-team trade between the Marlins and Angels on Dec. 10, 2014.

J.P. Howell

Howell signed to a two-year, $11.25 million contract on Dec. 16, 2013, plus a mutual option for 2016.

$3 million signing bonus
2014: $4 million
2015: $4 million
2016: $6.25 mutual option with $250,000 buyout

The 2016 option converts to a player option if Howell pitches in 65 games in 2015 or 120 games in 2014-2015 combined, and if he doesn't end the 2015 season on the disabled list.

Howell pitched in 68 games in 2014, so he needs 52 appearances in 2015 for the 2016 option to convert to a player option.

If Howell's 2016 option doesn't vest, but the Dodgers decide to exercise it, Howell can decline the option but wouldn't get the $250,000 buyout.

Howell can also earn performance bonuses in each year of the deal.

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2013: Howell signed a one-year contract worth $2.85 million on Jan. 7, 2013.

Howell can also earn up to $1.75 million in performance bonuses:

$75,000 for 50 appearances (earned)
$125,000 for 55 appearances (earned)
$150,000 for 60 appearances (earned)
$200,000 for 65 appearances (earned)
$200,000 for 70 appearances
$50,000 for 50 innings (earned)
$50,000 for 55 innings (earned)
$50,000 for 60 innings (earned)
$50,000 for 65 innings
$100,000 for 70 innings
$100,000 for 30 games finished
$100,000 for 35 games finished
$100,000 for 40 games finished
$200,000 for 45 games finished
$200,000 for 50 games finished

Howell earned $700,000 in bonuses in 2013.

Ryan Jackson

The infielder was claimed off waivers from the Padres on Nov. 3, 2014.

He was designated for assignment on Nov. 24, 2014, then traded to the Royals for cash on Nov. 26, 2014.

Kenley Jansen

The closer signed a one-year deal on Feb. 11, 2014, avoiding salary arbitration.

2014: $4.3 million

Jansen filed at $5.05 million for 2014 while the Dodgers countered at $3.5 million, a midpoint of $4.275 million.

2013: $512,000

2012: $491,000

2011: $416,000

Jansen was optioned to Double A Chattanooga on May 1, but he was recalled on May 6 to replace the injured Jonathan Broxton, so Jansen gets credit for service time as if he was never sent down.

2010: His salary is estimated to be $400,000, and he was recalled on July 23, with 73 days left in the regular season.
$400,000 x 73/183 = $159,563

Kyle Jensen

The outfielder was acquired from the Marlins on Nov. 17, 2014, for a player to be named later or cash.

Matt Kemp

Kemp was traded to the Padres in a five-player trade on Dec. 12, 2014.

The Dodgers are sending $32 million to San Diego in the trade. The distribution of the cash is as of yet unknown, so for know I'll assume the Dodgers will send $6.4 million per season for five years.

2015: $6.4 million
2016: $6.4 million
2017: $6.4 million
2018: $6.4 million
2019: $6.4 million

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Signed an eight-year, $160 million contract extension on November 17, 2011, covering his final year of arbitration plus seven more seasons. It was the largest contract in Dodgers history and at the time it was signed the largest deal in National League history:

$2 million signing bonus, payable on April 15, 2012.
2012: $10 million (of which $2 million is deferred to April 15, 2013)
2013: $20 million salary + $2 million deferred from 2012
2014: $21 million
2015: $21 million
2016: $21.5 million
2017: $21.5 million
2018: $21.5 million
2019: $21.5 million

Signed a two-year deal for $10.95 million on January 15, 2010, avoiding arbitration and covering 2010-2011:

2010: $4 million
2011: $7.1 million ($6.95 million base salary + $150,000 in bonuses earned in 2010)

Has potential to add $300,000 to 2011 salary based on plate appearances in 2010:
$50,000 for 600 PA - achieved September 14
$100,000 for 650 PA - achieved September 28
$150,000 for 675 PA

Howie Kendrick

The second basemna came to Los Angeles as part of an eight-player, three-team trade between the Marlins and Angels on Dec. 10, 2014.

Kendrick has one year remaining on his contact.

2015: $9,500,000

Clayton Kershaw

The left-hander signed to a seven-year extension worth $215 million on Jan. 17, 2014.

$18 million signing bonus (payable in three $6 million installments in 2014: April 15, July 15 and Sept. 15)
2014: $4 million
2015: $30 million
2016: $32 million
2017: $33 million
2018: $33 million
2019: $32 million
2020: $33 million

Annually, Kershaw can earn $1 million if he wins the Cy Young Award, or $500,000 if he finishes second or third in the voting.

Kershaw earned a $1 million bonus for winning the 2014 NL Cy Young Award.

Kershaw can opt out of the contract after the 2018 season and become a free agent.

Kershaw can also void the contract following a season in which he is traded. If Kershaw is traded during the offseason, he gets a $3 million bonus and can opt out after one season with his new team.

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Kershaw avoided a salary arbitration hearing by signing a two-year, $19 million contract on February 7, 2012. Kershaw for 2012 filed at $10 million, while the Dodgers filed at $6.5 million.

$500,000 signing bonus
2012: $7.5 million (including $2 million deferred to January 2013)
2013: $11 million

In addition, Kershaw earned $200,000 in performance bonuses in 2012, plus had his 2013 base salary increase to $11.5 million. Kershaw also earned $300,000 in performance bonuses in 2013.

2011: Kershaw signed a one-year deal for $500,000 on March 2, 2011.

Ryan Lavarnway

The Dodgers claimed the catcher / first baseman off waivers from the Red Sox on Dec. 5, 2014. He was designated for assignment on Dec. 10, 2014.

Brandon League

The relief pitcher signed a three-year contract worth a guaranteed $22.5 million on Oct. 30, 2012, plus a vesting player option for 2016.

$3 million signing bonus (payable $1 million up front and $2 million in 2015)
2013: $4.5 million
2014: $7.5 million
2015: $7.5 million
2016: $7.5 player option, if League finishes 55 games in 2015.

The value of 2016 the player option can rise depending on games finished:

$8.5 million, with 55 games finished in 2015 and 100 games finished in 2014-2015
$9 million, with 55 games fini

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