A J Burnett Net Worth


The Toronto Blue Jays signed him to a five-year, $55 million deal despite injury concerns, though Burnett eventually opted out of his contract in 2008 to sign with the New York Yankees. He was traded by the Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates and eventually inked a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies in early 2014. Burnett helped guided the Yankees to a 2009 World Series championship. As of early 2014, he has a 153-140 record, 3.98 ERA, and 2,288 career strikeouts. Burnett has two children with his wife, Karen, and suffers from Gilbert’s syndrome. A.J. Burnett’s annual salary is $16.5 million. In 2008 he signed Burnett signed an 8 year $82 million contract with the New York Yankees. In 2012 he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He then played for the Phillies during the 2014 season. He signed a one year deal with the Pirates for the 2015 season.