Taylor Rogers is an American professional baseball pitcher playing for the Cincinnati Reds in Major League Baseball as of February 2025. Born on December 17, 1990, in Denver, Colorado, he attended Chatfield Senior High School, where he excelled both as a baseball and basketball player. Rogers played college baseball at the University of Kentucky before being selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 11th round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
He made his MLB debut with the Twins in 2016, becoming a relief pitcher and earning an All-Star selection in 2021. Throughout his career, he has played for several teams, including the San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Francisco Giants. In January 2025, Rogers was traded to the Cincinnati Reds.
Taylor Rogers' contract breakdown
Taylor Rogers signed a 3-year, $33 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, with the full amount guaranteed. His deal pays an average of $11 million per year. Below is the breakdown of Rogers' contract:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2012 | - | $100,000 | $100,000 | - | $100,000 |
| 2016 | $507,500 | - | $507,500 | - | $507,500 |
| 2017 | $542,500 | - | $542,500 | - | $542,500 |
| 2018 | $565,000 | - | $565,000 | - | $565,000 |
| 2019 | $1,525,000 | - | $1,525,000 | - | $1,525,000 |
| 2020 | $4,450,000 | - | $4,450,000 | - | $4,450,000 |
| 2021 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2022 | $7,300,000 | - | $7,300,000 | - | $7,300,000 |
| 2023 | $9,000,000 | - | $9,000,000 | - | $9,000,000 |
| 2024 | $12,000,000 | - | $12,000,000 | - | $12,000,000 |
| 2025 | $12,000,000 | - | $12,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 ($6,000,000 Retained Salary) |
How much is Taylor Rogers getting paid?
In 2025, Rogers will earn a $12 million base salary, but due to adjustments, his salary with the Giants will count as $6 million as per Spotrac.
Taylor Rogers’ career earnings
Over his career, Rogers has earned a total of $50,632,733 as of February 2025. It started with a $100,000 signing bonus in 2012. His salary steadily grew from $402,085 in 2016 to $12 million in 2024. He earned his highest yearly salary of $12 million in 2024. (via Spotrac)
How much of Taylor Rogers’s contract is guaranteed?
Taylor Rogers' contract with the San Francisco Giants of 3 years worth $33 million guarantees the entire amount.
Taylor Rogers’ contract history
Taylor Rogers has signed a total of 10 contracts during his MLB career, including pre-arbitration, arbitration, and free-agent deals. Below is a summary of his contract history:
| Year | Contract Type | Team | Contract Terms | Average Salary |
| 2012 | Signing Bonus | Minnesota Twins | 1 yr / $100,000 | $100,000 |
| 2016 | Pre-Arbitration | Minnesota Twins | 1 yr / $507,500 | $507,500 |
| 2017 | Pre-Arbitration | Minnesota Twins | 1 yr / $542,500 | $542,500 |
| 2018 | Pre-Arbitration | Minnesota Twins | 1 yr / $565,000 | $565,000 |
| 2019 | Arbitration | Minnesota Twins | 1 yr / $1,525,000 | $1,525,000 |
| 2020 | Arbitration | Minnesota Twins | 1 yr / $4,450,000 | $4,450,000 |
| 2021 | Arbitration | Minnesota Twins | 1 yr / $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2022 | Arbitration | Minnesota Twins/San Diego Padres/Milwaukee Brewers | 1 yr / $7,300,000 | $7,300,000 |
| 2023–2025 | Free Agent | San Francisco Giants | 3 yrs / $33,000,000 | $11,000,000 |
| 2025 (Retained) | Retained Salary | San Francisco Giants/Cincinnati Reds | Adjusted Salary: $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
FAQs
A. Taylor Allen Rogers is the full name of Taylor Rogers.
A. Taylor Rogers was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 11th round of the 2012 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut on April 14, 2016.
A. In 2025, Rogers will earn a $12 million base salary, but due to adjustments, his salary with the Giants will count as $6 million.
A. Taylor Rogers is playing for the Cincinnati Reds as of 2025.
