Matt Bush

Texas Rangers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 38-297d (Feb 08, 1986)
Exp: 5.058 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Greg Genske, Ken Felder (The Legacy Agency)
INACTIVE

2023-2023 free-agent-restricted-street

Matt Bush signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $720,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $720,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $720,000
Average Salary:
$720,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2023-2023 Arbitration

Matt Bush signed a 1 year , $1,850,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $1,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,850,000
Average Salary:
$1,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-restricted

Matt Bush signed a 1 year , $825,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $825,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $825,000
Average Salary:
$825,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-restricted

Matt Bush signed a 1 year , $680,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, 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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2018-2018 Pre-Arb

Matt Bush signed a 1 year , $555,950 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $555,950 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,950.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,950
Average Salary:
$555,950
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb

Matt Bush signed a 1 year , $544,920 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $544,920 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $544,920.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $544,920
Average Salary:
$544,920
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 free-agent-restricted

Matt Bush signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004 Signing Bonus

Matt Bush signed a 1 year , $3,150,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $3,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,150,000
Average Salary:
$3,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

5.058 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$7,929,452

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 18
Signing Bonus
$3,150,000
$3,150,000
2016 30
Active
$396,539
$3,546,539
2017 31
Active
$544,920
$4,091,459
2018 32
Injured
$475,251
$4,566,710
2021 35
Active
$680,000
$5,246,710
2022 36
Injured
Retained
$290,112
$534,888
$5,536,822
$6,071,710
2023 37
Retained
Active
$1,850,000
$7,742
$7,921,710
$7,929,452
Champion
Total
$7,929,452

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $3,150,000 - $3,150,000
6 $2,639,340 - - $2,639,340
2 $2,140,112 - - $2,140,112
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
18
$3,150,000
$3,150,000
$3,150,000
2016
30
$396,539
$396,539
$3,546,539
2017
31
$544,920
$544,920
$4,091,459
2018
32
$475,251
$475,251
$4,566,710
2021
35
$680,000
$680,000
$5,246,710
2022
36
$290,112
$534,888
$290,112
$534,888
$5,536,822
$6,071,710
2023
37
$1,850,000
$7,742
$1,850,000
$7,742
$7,921,710
$7,929,452
Total
$4,779,452
$3,150,000
$7,929,452

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $3,150,000 - $3,150,000
6 $2,639,340 - - $2,639,340
2 $2,140,112 - - $2,140,112

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2023 MIL Apr 24, 2023 - Jun 23, 2023 Shoulder
2022 MIL Oct 04, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 COVID-19
2022 TEX Jun 27, 2022 - Jul 10, 2022 Arm
2021 TEX Apr 08, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Elbow
2018 TEX Jun 15, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 Elbow
2017 TEX Aug 21, 2017 - Sep 10, 2017 Knee (MCL)
  • Nov 17, 2023 Non-Tendered by Texas (TEX)
  • Sep 30, 2023 Contract purchased by Texas (TEX)
  • Jul 10, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Jul 03, 2023 Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jul 01, 2023 Designated for Assignment by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Nov 18, 2022 Signed a 1 year $1.85 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), avoiding arbitration
  • Aug 02, 2022 Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Texas (TEX) for Mark Mathias and Antoine Kelly
  • Apr 07, 2022 Contract purchased by Texas (TEX)
  • Mar 01, 2022 Signed a 1 year $825,000 contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Nov 06, 2021 Released by Texas (TEX)
  • Dec 15, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Dec 17, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Nov 30, 2018 Non-Tendered by Texas (TEX)
  • Mar 24, 2018 Signed a 1 year $555,950 contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Feb 24, 2017 Signed a 1 year $544,920 contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Dec 18, 2015 Signed a contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Apr 01, 2009 Released by Toronto (TOR)
  • Jun 09, 2004 Signed a contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Jun 07, 2004 Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 1 (#1 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2023 MIL 12 0 11 11 11 6 10 5 0 2 1 10.3 9.58 1.65 -0.81
2022 MIL 65 6 43 31 23 18 74 11 2 4 4 59.7 3.47 1.02 0.34
2021 TEX 4 0 4 3 3 1 5 3 0 0 0 4.0 6.75 1.25 -0.06
2018 TEX 21 0 23 13 12 14 19 3 0 0 0 23.0 4.70 1.61 0.25
2017 TEX 57 0 57 30 23 19 58 7 3 4 10 52.3 3.96 1.45 0.29
2016 TEX 58 0 44 18 17 14 61 4 7 2 1 61.7 2.48 0.94 2.12
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