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James McArthur

Royals
Number #66
Position RP
Bats R
Throws R
Age 29
Height 6' 7"
Weight 230 lbs
Birth Place New Braunfels, TX
Born Dec 11, 1996
Through 2027$850K

3 years$283K a year

0.3%of the $247.0M luxury tax threshold this season
1025thhighest CBT hit in the MLB, of 1031 contracts
0.5%of the Royals payroll
SeasonAgeCBT hitRaise
2027 31 $850K — This season, Estimate
2028 32 Free agent

Where his deal sits

2027 CBT hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs McArthurCBT hit
1020 Alex Lange KC 32 2029 +$0.1M $900K 1020 Alec Marsh KC 29 2029 +$0.1M $900K 1020 Josh Rojas KC 33 2028 +$0.1M $900K 1025 James McArthur KC 31 2030 $850K 1025 Brandon Williamson CIN 29 2029 Same $850K 1025 Ronel Blanco HOU 34 2029 Same $850K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $283K a year

BennettSousa $283Ka year 3 years, Astros Age 32 PedroPages $312Ka year 4 years, Cardinals Age 29 NoelviMarte $250Ka year 4 years, Reds Age 26
Full breakdown: base salary and CBT hit by season
Season
Age
Base Salary
CBT Hit
2027
31
$850,000
$283,333 Estimate
2028
32
$0
$283,333
2029
33
$0
$283,333
2030
34
$0
$283,333
Player Bio Data
DOB Dec 11, 1996
Birth Place New Braunfels, TX
Height 6' 7"
Weight 230 lbs LBS
Bats/Throws R/R
College/Draft Ole Miss