Kelvin Herrera

Chicago Cubs, Relief Pitcher
Age: 34y-11m-22d (Dec 31, 1989)
Exp: 8.016 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): Rafa Nieves (Republik Sports)
RETIRED

2019-2021 free-agent-xxb

Kelvin Herrera signed a 2 year , $18,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $18,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $18,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration

Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $7,937,500 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $7,937,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,937,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,937,500
Average Salary:
$7,937,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration

Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $5,325,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $5,325,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,325,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,325,000
Average Salary:
$5,325,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2016 arbitration-extension-process

Kelvin Herrera signed a 2 year , $4,150,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $4,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,075,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,150,000
Average Salary:
$2,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014
Pre-Arbitration

Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $522,500 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $522,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $522,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $522,500
Average Salary:
$522,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013
Pre-Arbitration

Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $508,175 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $508,175 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $508,175.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $508,175
Average Salary:
$508,175
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012
Pre-Arbitration

Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $480,650 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $480,650 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,650.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,650
Average Salary:
$480,650
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011
Pre-Arbitration

Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $414,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,000
Average Salary:
$414,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

8.016 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$31,985,973

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 21
Active
$414,000
$414,000
2012 22
Active
$480,650
$894,650
2013 23
Active
$508,175
$1,402,825
2014 24
Active
$522,500
$1,925,325
2015 25
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,600,000
$3,525,325
Champion
2016 26
Active /
Arbitration 2
Bypassed
$2,550,000
$6,075,325
2017 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,325,000
$11,400,325
2018 28
Injured / Arb Avoided
Retained
$4,480,875
$3,456,625
$15,881,200
$19,337,825
2019 29
Active
$8,500,000
$27,837,825
2020 30
Retained
$3,148,148
$30,985,973
2021 31
Retained
$1,000,000
$31,985,973
Total
$31,985,973

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $14,856,950 - - $14,856,950
1 $4,480,875 - - $4,480,875
3 $12,648,148 - - $12,648,148
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
21
$414,000
$414,000
$414,000
2012
22
$480,650
$480,650
$894,650
2013
23
$508,175
$508,175
$1,402,825
2014
24
$522,500
$522,500
$1,925,325
2015
25
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
$3,525,325
2016
26
$2,550,000
$2,550,000
$6,075,325
2017
27
$5,325,000
$5,325,000
$11,400,325
2018
28
$4,480,875
$3,456,625
$4,480,875
$3,456,625
$15,881,200
$19,337,825
2019
29
$8,500,000
$8,500,000
$27,837,825
2020
30
$3,148,148
$3,148,148
$30,985,973
2021
31
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$31,985,973
Total
$31,985,973
$31,985,973

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $14,856,950 - - $14,856,950
1 $4,480,875 - - $4,480,875
3 $12,648,148 - - $12,648,148

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2019 CHW Jul 18, 2019 - Aug 11, 2019 Oblique
2018 WSH Aug 27, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 Foot
2018 WSH Aug 08, 2018 - Aug 21, 2018 Shoulder
  • Feb 26, 2021 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Aug 27, 2020 Released by Chicago (CHC)
  • Aug 06, 2020 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Aug 02, 2020 Released by Chicago (CHW)
  • Jan 07, 2019 Signed a 2 year $18 million contract with Chicago (CHW), including a $10M club option for 2021
  • Jun 18, 2018 Traded to Washington (WSH) from Kansas City (KC) for Blake Perkins, Kelvin Gutierrez and Yohanse Morel
  • Jan 12, 2018 Signed a 1 year $7.9375 million contract with Kansas City (KC), avoiding arbitration
  • Feb 03, 2017 Signed a 1 year $5.325 million contract with Kansas City (KC), avoiding arbitration
  • Apr 25, 2015 Suspended 2 games for his role in a brawl against Chicago (CWS), forfeiting $17,486 in 2015 salary with Kansas City (KC)
  • Apr 21, 2015 Suspended 5 games for Intentially throwing at Brett Lawrie (OAK), forfeiting $43,715 in 2015 salary with Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 12, 2015 Signed a 2 year $4.15 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $522,500 contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 20, 2013 Signed a 1 year $508,175 contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 10, 2012 Signed a 1 year $480k contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Dec 13, 2006 Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2020 CHW 2 0 3 4 4 1 3 2 0 0 0 2.3 15.43 1.71 -0.12
2019 CHW 57 0 60 36 35 23 53 8 3 3 1 51.3 6.14 1.62 -0.44
2018 WSH 48 0 43 12 12 10 38 6 2 3 17 44.3 2.44 1.20 1.62
2017 KC 64 0 60 33 28 20 56 9 3 3 26 59.3 4.25 1.35 0.31
2016 KC 72 0 57 23 22 12 86 6 2 6 12 72.0 2.75 0.96 2.00
2015 KC 71 0 51 22 20 24 63 5 4 2 0 69.0 2.61 1.09 1.47
2014 KC 70 0 54 12 11 26 59 0 4 3 0 70.0 1.41 1.14 2.86
2013 KC 59 0 48 27 25 21 74 9 5 7 2 58.3 3.86 1.18 -0.07
2012 KC 76 0 79 24 22 21 77 4 4 3 3 84.3 2.35 1.19 2.64
2011 KC 2 0 2 3 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 2.0 13.50 1.00 -0.23
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