Franchy Cordero Salary: How Much does Franchy Cordero Make?

Franchy Cordero Vargas is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Franchy Cordero earns an annual average salary of $1,000,000.

Franchy Cordero began his professional career in 2012 when he signed with the San Diego Padres as an international free agent. He spent several years in the minor leagues, working his way up through the Padres’ farm system.

In 2018, Cordero made his Major League debut with the Padres, appearing in 40 games and hitting .237 with three home runs and 12 RBIs. He showed flashes of his potential during his rookie season, displaying impressive speed and power on the field.

In 2020, Cordero was traded to the Kansas City Royals in a six-player deal. He struggled during his brief stint with the Royals, hitting just .154 in 16 games.

In February 2021, Cordero was traded to the Boston Red Sox as part of a three-team deal. The Red Sox saw Cordero as a player with tremendous upside, and they hoped he could develop into a key contributor to their team.

Cordero signed a split contract with the New York Yankees on March 30, 2023, that would pay him $1 million in the major leagues and $180,000 in the minor leagues.