Joel Kuhnel

Tampa Bay Rays, Relief Pitcher
Age: 29-276d (Feb 19, 1995)
Exp: 1.127 Years
Country: US
College: Texas-Arlington
Drafted: Round 11 (#318 overall), 2016
INACTIVE

2024-2024 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

Joel Kuhnel signed a 1 year , $740,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $740,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $740,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $740,000
Average Salary:
$740,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2024-2024 Pre-Arb

Joel Kuhnel signed a 1 year , $740,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $740,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $740,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $740,000
Average Salary:
$740,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2023-2023 Pre-Arb

Joel Kuhnel signed a 1 year , $730,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $730,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $730,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $730,000
Average Salary:
$730,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb

Joel Kuhnel signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb

Joel Kuhnel signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $563,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $563,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,500
Average Salary:
$563,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arb

Joel Kuhnel signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Signing Bonus

Joel Kuhnel signed a 1 year , $125,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $125,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $125,000
Average Salary:
$125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

1.127 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$1,254,037

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2016 21
Signing Bonus
$125,000
$125,000
2019 24
Active
$137,264
$262,264
2020 25
Reserve / minor-buried
$15,575
$277,839
2022 27
Active
$576,900
$854,739
2023 28
Reserve / minor-buried
Retained
$141,300
$35,325
$996,039
$1,031,364
2024 29
Reserve / minor-buried
Retained
Retained
Retained
$59,670
$82,095
$56,452
$24,456
$1,091,034
$1,173,129
$1,229,581
$1,254,037
Total      
$1,254,037
$1,091,034
$1,173,129
$1,229,581
$1,254,037
Total
$1,254,037

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $765,064 $125,000 - $890,064
2 $165,756 - - $165,756
1 $59,670 - - $59,670
1 $32,095 - - $82,095
1 $56,452 - - $56,452
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2016
21
$125,000
$125,000
$125,000
2019
24
$137,264
$137,264
$262,264
2020
25
$15,575
$15,575
$277,839
2022
27
$576,900
$576,900
$854,739
2023
28
$141,300
$35,325
$141,300
$35,325
$996,039
$1,031,364
2024
29
$59,670
$32,095
$56,452
$24,456
$59,670
$82,095
$56,452
$24,456
$1,091,034
$1,173,129
$1,229,581
$1,254,037
Total
$1,079,037
$125,000
$1,254,037
$1,091,034
$1,173,129
$1,229,581
$1,254,037
Total
$1,079,037
$125,000
$1,254,037

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $765,064 $125,000 - $890,064
2 $165,756 - - $165,756
1 $59,670 - - $59,670
1 $32,095 - - $82,095
1 $56,452 - - $56,452
  • Nov 04, 2024 Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Aug 25, 2024 Optioned to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Aug 19, 2024 Recalled from the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Aug 07, 2024 Optioned to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jul 30, 2024 Recalled from the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jul 23, 2024 Claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jul 21, 2024 Designated for Assignment by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jul 14, 2024 Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jun 26, 2024 Designated for Assignment by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jun 25, 2024 Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jun 11, 2024 Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jun 05, 2024 Released by Toronto (TOR)
  • May 31, 2024 Designated for Assignment by Toronto (TOR)
  • May 04, 2024 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Houston (HOU) for cash considerations
  • Apr 30, 2024 Designated for Assignment by Houston (HOU)
  • Apr 13, 2024 Optioned to the Minors by Houston (HOU)
  • Apr 12, 2024 Contract purchased by Houston (HOU)
  • Jan 29, 2024 Signed a minor league contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Jan 15, 2024 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Jan 05, 2024 Designated for Assignment by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 22, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Houston (HOU)
  • Sep 01, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Houston (HOU)
  • Jul 23, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Houston (HOU)
  • Jul 08, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Houston (HOU)
  • Jun 17, 2023 Traded to Houston (HOU) from Cincinnati (CIN) for cash considerations
  • Jun 13, 2023 Designated for Assignment by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 10, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 09, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Apr 05, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 01, 2023 Signed a 1 year $730,000 contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 05, 2020 Signed a 1 year $563,500 contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Aug 15, 2019 Contract purchased by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jul 17, 2016 Signed a contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 11, 2016 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 11 (#318 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 TB 6 0 8 5 5 0 5 1 0 0 0 10.0 4.50 0.80 -0.13
2023 HOU 9 0 16 8 8 5 3 2 0 0 0 13.0 5.54 1.62 -0.05
2022 CIN 53 0 67 41 41 14 56 8 2 3 1 58.0 6.36 1.40 -0.52
2020 CIN 3 0 4 2 2 0 3 2 1 0 0 3.0 6.00 1.33 -0.02
2019 CIN 12 0 8 5 5 5 9 1 1 0 0 9.7 4.66 1.35 0.08
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