The three - time Cy Young Award winner inked a $215 million contract in 2014 , the richest ever for a pitcher at the time .
Winner 's salary jumped from $4 million to $30 million last year .
The three - time Cy Young Award winner inked a $215 million contract in 2014 , the richest ever for a pitcher at the time , and his salary jumped from $4 million to $30 million last year .