Brian Duensing

Chicago Cubs, Relief Pitcher
Age: 42y-1m-4d (Feb 22, 1983)
Exp: 9.055 Years
Country: US
College: Nebraska
Drafted: Round 3 (#84 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Peter Vescovo (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE

2018-2019 Free Agent

Brian Duensing signed a 2 year, $7,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2018 35 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 - $3,500,000 $3,500,000
2019 36
Buried
$3,500,000 $3,500,000 - $3,500,000 $7,000,000
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2018 35 8.055 $3,500,000 - - $3,500,000 $3,500,000
2019 36 9.055
Buried
$3,500,000 - - $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 35 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
2019 36
Buried
$3,500,000 $3,500,000 $7,000,000 - $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Contract Notes
  • Appearance Bonus
    $250,000 for 50
    $333,333 each for for 55, 60, 65
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,700,000
Average Salary:
$2,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $515,000
Average Salary:
$515,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $462,500
Average Salary:
$462,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $417,500
Average Salary:
$417,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005 Signing Bonus

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

9.055 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$17,302,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 22
-
Signing Bonus
$400,000
$400,000
2010 27
0.104
Active
$417,500
$817,500
2011 28
1.104
Active
$462,500
$1,280,000
2012 29
2.104
Active
$515,000
$1,795,000
2013 30
3.104
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,300,000
$3,095,000
2014 31
4.104
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,000,000
$5,095,000
2015 32
5.104
Active / arbitration-avoided-numbers-exchanged
$2,700,000
$7,795,000
2016 33
6.104
Active
$507,500
$8,302,500
2017 34
7.055
Active
$2,000,000
$10,302,500
2018 35
8.055
Active
$3,500,000
$13,802,500
2019 36
9.055
Reserve / minor-buried
$3,500,000
$17,302,500
Total
$17,302,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $7,395,000 $400,000 - $7,795,000
1 $507,500 - - $507,500
3 $9,000,000 - - $9,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
22
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
2010
27
$417,500
$417,500
$817,500
2011
28
$462,500
$462,500
$1,280,000
2012
29
$515,000
$515,000
$1,795,000
2013
30
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
$3,095,000
2014
31
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$5,095,000
2015
32
$2,700,000
$2,700,000
$7,795,000
2016
33
$507,500
$507,500
$8,302,500
2017
34
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$10,302,500
2018
35
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$13,802,500
2019
36
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$17,302,500
Total
$16,902,500
$400,000
$17,302,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $7,395,000 $400,000 - $7,795,000
1 $507,500 - - $507,500
3 $9,000,000 - - $9,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2018 CHC Aug 03, 2018 - Sep 03, 2018 Shoulder
2018 CHC Jul 01, 2018 - Jul 14, 2018 Shoulder
2017 CHC Apr 02, 2017 - Apr 14, 2017 Back
2016 BAL Jun 20, 2016 - Sep 05, 2016 Elbow
2015 MIN Apr 17, 2015 - May 02, 2015 Ribs
  • Jun 19, 2019 Released by Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 17, 2018 Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Dec 02, 2016 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • May 23, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 28, 2016 Released by Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 18, 2016 Signed a 1 year contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Jan 25, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.7 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jan 17, 2014 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.3 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 03, 2012 Signed a 1 year $515k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 01, 2011 Signed a 1 year $462,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 07, 2010 Signed a 1 year $417,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 26, 2005 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 24, 2005 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 3 (#84 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2018 CHC 49 0 42 33 32 29 24 6 3 0 1 37.7 7.65 1.89 -1.65
2017 CHC 68 0 58 19 19 18 61 6 1 1 0 62.3 2.74 1.22 1.39
2016 BAL 14 0 13 6 6 3 10 2 1 0 0 13.3 4.05 1.20 0.16
2015 MIN 55 0 46 24 23 21 24 5 4 1 1 48.7 4.25 1.38 0.25
2014 MIN 62 0 52 20 20 20 33 6 3 3 0 54.3 3.31 1.33 1.27
2013 MIN 73 0 68 28 27 22 56 4 6 2 1 61.0 3.98 1.48 0.63
2012 MIN 55 11 126 71 62 27 69 10 4 12 0 109.0 5.12 1.40 -1.10
2011 MIN 33 28 193 102 94 52 115 21 9 14 0 161.7 5.23 1.52 0.16

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TRANSACTIONS

Jun 19, 2019
Released by Chicago (CHC)
Jan 17, 2018
Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Dec 02, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
May 23, 2016
Signed a minor league contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Mar 28, 2016
Released by Kansas City (KC)
Feb 18, 2016
Signed a 1 year contract with Kansas City (KC)
Jan 25, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.7 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jan 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jan 18, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.3 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Mar 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $515k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Mar 01, 2011
Signed a 1 year $462,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Mar 07, 2010
Signed a 1 year $417,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 26, 2005
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 24, 2005
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 3 (#84 overall)

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