Base salary ÷ expected games that season × games missed that season. "Expected games" is the team's full schedule for position players, or a starting pitcher's typical rotation turns (~team games ÷ 5) — a healthy ace was never going to start 162 games either. Figures are approximate, sourced from public salary and game-log reporting.
| Season | Expected | Played | Missed | Base salary | Per game | Collected inactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 MLB debut, opened as a reliever before moving to the rotation; NL Rookie of the Year runner-up | 32 | 20 | 12 | $710,000 | $22,188 | $266,250 |
| 2023 All-Star; led MLB in wins and strikeouts; made every one of his expected starts | 32 | 32 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $31,250 | $0 |
| 2024 UCL damage after 2 starts; underwent internal brace surgery in April | 32 | 2 | 30 | $1,000,000 | $31,250 | $937,500 |
| 2025 Returned in April, hamstring strain after 1 start, made 23 total for the season | 32 | 23 | 9 | $4,000,000 | $125,000 | $1,125,000 |
| Career total | 128 | 77 | 51 | $6,710,000 | — | $2,328,750 |