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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 Back injury in the playoffs; lockout-shortened 66-game season | 66 | 47 | 19 | $18,200,000 | $275,758 | $5,239,394 |
| 2012-13 Missed the first 30 games recovering from a preseason knee procedure, then more knee issues after returning | 82 | 29 | 53 | $19,900,000 | $242,683 | $12,862,195 |
| Career total | 148 | 76 | 72 | $38,100,000 | — | $18,101,589 |