How much is Michael Soroka's contract in 2025?

Last Modified Feb 18, 2025 18:00 GMT
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Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Michael John Graydon Soroka has officially joined the Washington Nationals in Major League Baseball (MLB), as of February 2025. Better known as Michael Soroka, he has also represented the Atlanta Braves (2018 to 2023) and the Chicago White Sox (2024) in the league for the past five years in MLB. He was originally selected by the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft and he made his first appearance in MLB with the team on May 1, 2018. Unfortunately, his injuries prevented him from participating in the 2021 and 2022 MLB seasons.

Michael Soroka is notable for competing in his first MLB All-Star game with the Atlanta Braves in 2019 and winning his first NL All-Star award. He also won the All-MLB Second Team award and Baseball America Major League All-Rookie Team Award the same year. According to MLB's official website, Michael Soroka has already striked out 284 opponent batters in 326.0 innings pitched in 69 games over these five years of his MLB career, as of February 2025.

Michael Soroka's contract breakdown in 2025

Michael Soroka signed a one-year contract worth $9 million with the Washington Nationals on December 19, 2024. The following table is an account of his most recent contract breakdown, as per Spotrac:

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2025$9,000,000-$9,000,000-$9,000,000

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How much is Michael Soroka getting paid in 2025?

Michael Soroka will be earning $9,000,000 from the 2025 MLB season, as per Spotrac. He signed a contract of the same amount with the Washington Nationals on December 19, 2024. Based on the contract, he has been promised the full amount from the 2025 season while his average annual salary would also be the same.

How much does Michael Soroka make in a minute in 2025?

Michael Soroka will be getting $9,000,000 from the 2025 MLB season, as per Spotrac. Since one year consists of 5,25,600 total minutes and his total salary is divided by it, then Michael Soroka is earning $17.12 per minute in 2025.

Michael Soroka's career earnings

As of February 2025, Michael Soroka has made career earnings of $23,531,461 over his nine-year MLB career, as per Spotrac. This includes his total base salary of $21,556,761 along with his total signing bonus of $1,974,700. Michael Soroka has earned $3,000,000 from the 2024 MLB season. He earned $2,800,000 from the 2023 MLB season and the same amount from the 2022 MLB season.

What are the terms of Michael Soroka's contract?

As per this contract, Soroka will be getting the full amount from the season with the same amount as his average annual salary. His unrestricted free agency has been scheduled for 2026.

How much of Michael Soroka's contract is guaranteed?

Michael Soroka's latest contract guarantees him the full amount as his average annual salary from the 2025 season, as per Spotrac.

Michael Soroka's contract history

The following are the contracts that Michael Soroka has signed, as per Spotrac:

Atlanta Braves (2015):

In 2015, Michael Soroka signed a contract and received a signing bonus worth $1,974,700.

Atlanta Braves (2018):

In 2018, Michael Soroka made his MLB debut and signed a one-year contract with the Braves worth $545,000.

Atlanta Braves (2019):

In 2019, Michael Soroka signed a one-year contract worth $555,000 with the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves (2020):

Michael Soroka signed a $583,500 contract with the Atlanta Braves for a season on March 5, 2020.

Atlanta Braves (2021):

Michael Soroka again signed a contract with the Atlanta Braves worth $2,800,000, on February 13, 2021, but due to his injury, he did not play in the season.

Atlanta Braves (2022):

Michael Soroka signed a one-year contract worth $2,800,000 on March 17, 2022. However, he did not play again in the 2022 season due to the injury. He also signed the same amount for the 2023 season with the team by avoiding arbitration on November 18, 2022. He was eventually traded to the Chicago White Sox on November 17, 2023 in exchange for Aaron Bummer.

Chicago White Sox (2024):

Michael Soroka signed a one-year contract worth $3 million with the Chicago White Sox by avoiding arbitration on January 11, 2024.

FAQ on Michael Soroka

A. Michael Soroka attended Bishop Carroll High School in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

A. Michael Soroka will be wearing jersey #34 for the Washington Nationals in 2025. He previously wore jersey #40 for both the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox.

A. Michael Soroka will be a pitcher for the Washington Nationals in 2025.

 A. Michael Soroka’s parents are Gary Soroka and Sally Soroka.

A. No, Michael Soroka will not be a free agent in 2025. He has signed with the Washington Nationals for the 2025 MLB season.

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