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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 Missed almost the entire season recovering from knee surgery | 82 | 2 | 80 | $14,700,000 | $179,268 | $14,341,463 |
| 2009-10 Suspended without pay for the rest of the season after a locker-room incident involving firearms | 82 | 32 | 50 | $6,300,000 | $76,829 | $3,841,463 |
| Career total | 164 | 34 | 130 | $21,000,000 | — | $18,182,927 |