[2] He was later promoted to the Single-A Quad Cities River Bandits, where he went 4–1 with a 3.79 earned run average (ERA) in nine starts.

[2] Elarton split the 1997 season with the Double-A Jackson Generals and Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs, where he had a combined 11–8 record and a 3.84 ERA in 29 starts.

[2] On June 20, 1998, at 22 years of age, Elarton made his Major League debut against the Cincinnati Reds.

[5] In the 1999 National League Division Series, Elarton posted a 3.86 in two relief appearances, recording four strikeouts in 2+1⁄3 innings.

[9] After the season, Elarton underwent shoulder surgery to repair a partial tear in his rotator cuff.

[19] He earned his first victory with Cleveland on July 29 against the Detroit Tigers, pitching seven innings while allowing four runs on six hits while striking out five batters.

[5] For the season, Elarton gave up 33 home runs, placing him in the top 10 in the major leagues among qualifying pitchers.

[5] Elarton allowed 32 home runs, tying him for ninth in the majors along with Randy Johnson and placing him in the top 10 in that category for the second consecutive season.

[23] On December 16, 2005, Elarton was signed as a free agent to a two-year, $8 million contract with the Kansas City Royals.

[24] He was the Royals' Opening Day starter, allowing two earned runs in 5+2⁄3 innings while walking three and striking out three.

[29][30] He spent the remainder of the season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, posting a 1–0 record and a 2.50 ERA in nine relief appearances.

[2] Elarton re-signed with the Indians on February 8, 2008, to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

[5] After taking a year off from baseball, Elarton signed a minor league deal with the White Sox.

[35] He appeared in just 16 games for their Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights, after being hampered by a toe injury the whole season.

[43] The following season, Elarton was named as the pitching coach for the Pirates' High-A affiliate, the Bradenton Marauders.

[45] At 6 feet, 7 inches, Elarton would hide the ball well due to his tall frame, relying on a sinking two-seam fastball.