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Retention

Retained salary obligations across the league

1998 retained salary

Salary clubs continue to pay for players who have left, grouped by the team carrying the obligation.

Total retained$1,299,275
Players5
Paying teams4

Paying teams

Highest total first
$500,000
PosPlayerRetained
RP Mike Harkey Released to free agency $500,000 100% of $500,000

Detroit Tigers

1 player
$397,750
PosPlayerRetained
1B Mark McGwire Now with Colorado Rockies $397,750 75.8% of $525,000

Chicago Cubs

2 players
$355,000
PosPlayerRetained
SP Scott Garrelts Now with Colorado Rockies $230,000 60.5% of $380,000
3B Vinny Castilla Now with San Diego Padres $125,000 47.9% of $261,000
$46,525
PosPlayerRetained
1B Troy Neel Now with San Antonio Missions $46,525 48.2% of $96,525