Matt Foster

Chicago White Sox, Relief Pitcher
Age: 29-309d (Jan 27, 1995)
Exp: 4.093 Years
Country: US
College: Alabama
Drafted: Round 20 (#596 overall), 2016
Agent(s): Beverly Hills Sports Council
INACTIVE

2024-2024 Arbitration

Matt Foster signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2023-2023 Pre-Arb

Matt Foster signed a 1 year , $734,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $734,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $734,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $734,000
Average Salary:
$734,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb

Matt Foster signed a 1 year , $711,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $711,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $711,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $711,000
Average Salary:
$711,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb

Matt Foster signed a 1 year , $585,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $585,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $585,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $585,000
Average Salary:
$585,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb

Matt Foster signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Chicago White Sox, 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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Seasons

4.093 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$1,977,750

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2020 25
Active
$190,015
$190,015
2021 26
Active
$405,705
$595,720
2022 27
Reserve / minor-buried
$539,166
$1,134,886
2023 28
Injured
$734,000
$1,868,886
2024 29
Injured
$108,864
$1,977,750
Total      
$1,977,750
$1,977,750
Total
$1,977,750

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $1,977,750 - - $1,977,750
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2020
25
$190,015
$190,015
$190,015
2021
26
$405,705
$405,705
$595,720
2022
27
$539,166
$539,166
$1,134,886
2023
28
$734,000
$734,000
$1,868,886
2024
29
$108,864
$108,864
$1,977,750
Total
$1,977,750
$1,977,750
$1,977,750
Total
$1,977,750
$1,977,750

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $1,977,750 - - $1,977,750

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2024 CHW Sep 12, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 Back
2024 CHW Mar 28, 2024 - Aug 16, 2024 Elbow (Tommy John)
2023 CHW Mar 30, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 Arm
  • Nov 04, 2024 Released by Chicago (CHW)
  • Sep 03, 2024 Recalled from the Minors by Chicago (CHW)
  • Aug 29, 2024 Optioned to the Minors by Chicago (CHW)
  • Aug 28, 2024 Recalled from the Minors by Chicago (CHW)
  • Nov 17, 2023 Signed a 1 year $750,000 contract with Chicago (CHW), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 01, 2023 Signed a 1 year $734,000 contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Sep 06, 2022 Demoted to the Minors by Chicago (CHW)
  • Sep 01, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Chicago (CHW)
  • Aug 15, 2022 Demoted to the Minors by Chicago (CHW)
  • Apr 07, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Chicago (CHW)
  • Apr 01, 2022 Optioned to the Minors by Chicago (CHW)
  • Mar 11, 2022 Signed a 1 year $711,000 contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Jun 18, 2016 Signed a contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Jun 11, 2016 Drafted by Chicago (CHW): Round 20 (#596 overall)
  • Jul 10, 2013 Unsigned by Arizona (ARI)
  • Jun 10, 2013 Drafted by Arizona (ARI): Round 29 (#870 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 CHW 6 1 5 2 2 5 4 1 0 1 0 6.7 2.70 1.50 0.25
2023 CHW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00 0.00
2022 CHW 48 0 43 25 22 17 42 6 1 2 1 45.0 4.40 1.33 0.22
2021 CHW 37 0 43 27 26 13 40 9 2 1 1 39.0 6.00 1.44 -0.42
2020 CHW 23 2 16 8 7 9 31 2 6 1 0 28.7 2.20 0.87 0.68
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