Matt Albers

Milwaukee Brewers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 41-319d (Jan 20, 1983)
Exp: 12.141 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 23 (#686 overall), 2001
Agent(s): Select Sports Group
INACTIVE

2018-2019

Matt Albers signed a 2 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2018 35 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 - $2,500,000 $2,500,000
2019 36 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 1.21% $2,500,000 $5,000,000
2020 37
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2018 35 10.141 $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000 $2,500,000
2019 36 11.141 $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000 $2,500,000
2020 37 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 35 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
2019 36 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $5,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Contract Notes
  • Annual Incentives: $1M
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $1,150,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $1,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,150,000
Average Salary:
$1,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $2,250,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $2,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $2,450,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $2,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,450,000
Average Salary:
$2,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $1,075,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $875,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $875,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2010-2010

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $680,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $680,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $680,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $680,000
Average Salary:
$680,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $410,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $410,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $410,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $410,000
Average Salary:
$410,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $395,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $395,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $395,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $395,000
Average Salary:
$395,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006

Matt Albers signed a 1 year , $327,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $327,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $327,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $327,000
Average Salary:
$327,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

12.141 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$18,842,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

7 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 23
Active
$327,000
$327,000
2007 24
Active
$380,000
$707,000
2008 25
Active
$395,000
$1,102,000
2009 26
Active
$410,000
$1,512,000
2010 27
Active
$680,000
$2,192,000
2011 28
Active
$875,000
$3,067,000
2012 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,075,000
$4,142,000
2013 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,750,000
$5,892,000
2014 31
Active
$2,250,000
$8,142,000
2015 32
Active
Retained
$1,500,000
$200,000
$9,642,000
$9,842,000
2016 33
Active
$2,000,000
$11,842,000
2017 34
Active
Retained
$1,750,000
$250,000
$13,592,000
$13,842,000
2018 35
Active
$2,500,000
$16,342,000
2019 36
Active
$2,500,000
$18,842,000
Total
$18,842,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,157,000 - - $3,157,000
3 $1,485,000 - - $1,485,000
2 $1,950,000 - - $1,950,000
1 $1,750,000 - - $1,750,000
3 $3,750,000 - - $3,750,000
1 $1,150,000 - $600,000 $1,750,000
2 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
23
$327,000
$327,000
$327,000
2007
24
$380,000
$380,000
$707,000
2008
25
$395,000
$395,000
$1,102,000
2009
26
$410,000
$410,000
$1,512,000
2010
27
$680,000
$680,000
$2,192,000
2011
28
$875,000
$875,000
$3,067,000
2012
29
$1,075,000
$1,075,000
$4,142,000
2013
30
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$5,892,000
2014
31
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
$8,142,000
2015
32
$1,500,000
$200,000
$1,500,000
$200,000
$9,642,000
$9,842,000
2016
33
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$11,842,000
2017
34
$1,150,000
$250,000
$600,000
$1,750,000
$250,000
$13,592,000
$13,842,000
2018
35
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$16,342,000
2019
36
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$18,842,000
Total
$18,242,000
$600,000
$18,842,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,157,000 - - $3,157,000
3 $1,485,000 - - $1,485,000
2 $1,950,000 - - $1,950,000
1 $1,750,000 - - $1,750,000
3 $3,750,000 - - $3,750,000
1 $1,150,000 - $600,000 $1,750,000
2 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2018 MIL Aug 07, 2018 - Aug 22, 2018 Hamstring
2018 MIL Jun 12, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018 Shoulder
2015 CHW Apr 20, 2015 - Jul 19, 2015 Finger
  • Jan 29, 2018 Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Mar 31, 2017 Signed a contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Mar 27, 2017 Released by Washington (WSH)
  • Jan 31, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1.15 million minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Nov 03, 2016 Chicago (CHW) declined a $3M option for 2017
  • Jan 21, 2016 Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Feb 13, 2015 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Oct 09, 2014 Houston (HOU) Declined a $3 million option for 2015
  • Dec 16, 2013 Signed a 1 year $2.45 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Dec 11, 2012 Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from Arizona (ARI) as part of a 3-team trade: Cleveland (CLE) traded Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Donald to Cincinnati (CIN); Cincinnati (CIN) traded Drew Stubbs to Cleveland (CLE); Cincinnati (CIN) traded Didi Gregorius, Tony Sipp and Lars Anderson to Arizona (ARI); Arizona (ARI) traded Trevor Bauer and Bryan Shaw to Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jul 31, 2012 Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Boston (BOS) with Scott Podsednik for Craig Breslow
  • Dec 13, 2011 Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Dec 16, 2010 Signed a 1 year $875k contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Dec 13, 2009 Signed a 1 year $680k contract with Baltimore
  • Jan 25, 2008 Signed a 1 year $395k contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Feb 27, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Feb 21, 2006 Signed a 1 year $327k contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Jun 05, 2001 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 23 (#686 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2019 MIL 67 0 53 34 34 29 57 8 8 6 4 59.7 5.13 1.37 -0.10
2018 MIL 34 0 45 29 28 12 32 10 3 3 1 34.3 7.34 1.66 -1.66
2017 WSH 63 0 35 12 11 17 63 6 7 2 2 61.0 1.62 0.85 2.46
2016 CHW 58 1 67 44 35 19 30 10 2 6 0 51.3 6.14 1.68 -1.96
2015 CHW 30 0 31 6 5 9 28 3 2 0 0 37.3 1.21 1.07 1.42
2014 HOU 8 0 10 1 1 3 8 0 0 0 0 10.0 0.90 1.30 0.50
2013 CLE 56 0 57 25 22 23 35 2 3 1 0 63.0 3.14 1.27 0.59
2012 BOS 63 0 46 21 16 22 44 9 3 1 0 60.3 2.39 1.13 0.39
2011 BOS 56 0 62 35 34 31 68 7 4 4 0 64.7 4.73 1.44 0.01
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