Athletics pitcher Sean Newcomb throws against the Cincinnati Reds during...

Athletics pitcher Sean Newcomb throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. Credit: AP/Sara Nevis

Details of Sean Newcomb’s $4.5 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox:

2026 salary: $4.5 million

Performance bonuses:

Based on starts: $100,000 each for 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26

Based on innings: $100,000 each for 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 and 150

Award bonuses:

MVP and Cy Young: $100,000 (2nd-$90,000, 3rd-$80,000, 4th-$70,000, 5th-$60,000)

World Series MVP: $100,000

League Championship Series MVP: $75,000

All-Star: starter-$50,000; selection-$15,000

Rivera/Hoffman Reliever of the Year: $50,000

Gold Glove: $25,000

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