Details of Nationals RHP Max Scherzer's contract
| Signing Bonus |
|---|
$50 million, of which $5 million payable this year and $15 million payable each year in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The money is due in 12 equal semimonthly installments in those years from April through September.
| Salary |
|---|
2015_$10 million
2016_$15 million
2017_$15 million
2018_$15 million
2019_$35 million, of which the entire amount is deferred without interest
2020_$35 million, of which the entire amount is deferred without interest
2021_$35 million, of which the entire amount is deferred without interest
Deferred money to be paid in $15 million installments each July 1 from 2022-28
| Award Bonuses |
|---|
MVP_$500,000 (2nd-$250,000; 3rd-$150,000; 4th-$100,000; 5th-$75,000)
Cy Young_$500,000 (2nd-$250,000; 3rd-$150,000; 4th-$100,000; 5th-$75,000)
World Series MVP_$250,000
League Championship Series MVP_$150,000
All-Star election or selection_$100,000
Gold Glove_$100,000
Silver Sluggers_$100,000
| Perk |
|---|
Hotel suite on road trips