If named the closer for the Kansas City Royals, Aroldis Chapman can earn up to $8.75 million as part of his one-year contract.

The left-hander is guaranteed $3.75 million under the deal announced last month.

Chapman can earn $2.5 million in performance bonuses based on games: $312,500 for 20 and for each additional five through 55.

He also can earn $2.5 million based on games finished: $312,500 for 12 and for each additional four through 40.