Matt Garza

Milwaukee Brewers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 41y-0m-26d (Nov 26, 1983)
Exp: 10.149 Years
Country: US
College: California State-Fresno
Drafted: Round 1 (#25 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Nez Balelo (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE

2014-2017 free-agent-xxb

Matt Garza signed a 4 year , $50,000,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $50,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $50,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2014 30 $12,500,000 $12,500,000 - $12,500,000 $12,500,000
2015 31 $12,500,000 $12,500,000 - $12,500,000 $25,000,000
2016 32 $12,500,000 $12,500,000 - $12,500,000 $37,500,000
2017 33 $12,500,000 $12,500,000 - $12,500,000 $50,000,000
2018 34 $5,000,000 $12,500,000 - $5,000,000 $55,000,000
2018 35
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2014 30 6.149 $12,500,000 - - $12,500,000 $12,500,000
2015 31 7.149 $12,500,000 - - $12,500,000 $12,500,000
2016 32 8.149 $12,500,000 - - $12,500,000 $12,500,000
2017 33 9.149 $12,500,000 - - $12,500,000 $12,500,000
2018 34 10.149 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000 $12,500,000
2018 35 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2014 30 $12,500,000 $12,500,000 $12,500,000 $55,000,000 $12,500,000 $13,750,000
2015 31 $12,500,000 $12,500,000 $25,000,000 $42,500,000 $12,500,000 $14,166,667
2016 32 $12,500,000 $12,500,000 $37,500,000 $30,000,000 $12,500,000 $15,000,000
2017 33 $12,500,000 $12,500,000 $50,000,000 $17,500,000 $12,500,000 $17,500,000
2018 34 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $55,000,000 $5,000,000 $11,000,000 -
Contract Notes
  • Incentives: $4 million
  • Annual 30 starts/190 IP: $500,000
  • 2018 Option Vests if:
    1.) Starts 110 games during the first four years
    2.) Is not on the disabled list at the end of the 2017 season
    3.) Pitches at least 115 innings in 2017. 
    Becomes a $5 million club option if these aren't met (likely)
    Drops to $1 million if on the DL for 130+ days in a year 
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2013-2013 Arbitration

Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $10,250,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $10,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,250,000
Average Salary:
$10,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012 Arbitration

Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $9,500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $9,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,500,000
Average Salary:
$9,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Arbitration

Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $5,950,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $5,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,950,000
Average Salary:
$5,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Arbitration

Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $3,350,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $3,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,350,000
Average Salary:
$3,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $433,300 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $433,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $433,300.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $433,300
Average Salary:
$433,300
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $404,600 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $404,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $404,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $404,600
Average Salary:
$404,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005 Signing Bonus

Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $1,350,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,350,000
Average Salary:
$1,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

10.149 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$81,647,900

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 21
Signing Bonus
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
2007 23
Active
$380,000
$1,730,000
2008 24
Active
$404,600
$2,134,600
2009 25
Active
$463,300
$2,597,900
2010 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,350,000
$5,947,900
2011 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,950,000
$11,897,900
2012 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$9,500,000
$21,397,900
2013 29
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$3,976,775
$6,273,225
$25,374,675
$31,647,900
2014 30
Active
$12,500,000
$44,147,900
2015 31
Active
$12,500,000
$56,647,900
2016 32
Active
$12,500,000
$69,147,900
2017 33
Active
$12,500,000
$81,647,900
Total
$81,647,900

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $380,000 $1,350,000 - $1,730,000
3 $4,187,900 - $30,000 $4,217,900
3 $21,723,225 - - $21,723,225
1 $3,976,775 - - $3,976,775
4 $50,000,000 - - $50,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
21
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
2007
23
$380,000
$380,000
$1,730,000
2008
24
$404,600
$404,600
$2,134,600
2009
25
$433,300
$30,000
$463,300
$2,597,900
2010
26
$3,350,000
$3,350,000
$5,947,900
2011
27
$5,950,000
$5,950,000
$11,897,900
2012
28
$9,500,000
$9,500,000
$21,397,900
2013
29
$3,976,775
$6,273,225
$3,976,775
$6,273,225
$25,374,675
$31,647,900
2014
30
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$44,147,900
2015
31
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$56,647,900
2016
32
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$69,147,900
2017
33
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$81,647,900
Total
$80,267,900
$1,350,000
$30,000
$81,647,900

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $380,000 $1,350,000 - $1,730,000
3 $4,187,900 - $30,000 $4,217,900
3 $21,723,225 - - $21,723,225
1 $3,976,775 - - $3,976,775
4 $50,000,000 - - $50,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2017 MIL Jul 26, 2017 - Aug 03, 2017 Leg
2017 MIL Jun 07, 2017 - Jun 14, 2017 Pectoral
2017 MIL Apr 02, 2017 - Apr 24, 2017 Groin
2016 MIL Apr 05, 2016 - Jun 14, 2016 Arm
2015 MIL Jul 03, 2015 - Jul 21, 2015 Shoulder
  • Jan 26, 2014 Signed a 4 year $50 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $10.25 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Feb 03, 2012 Signed a 1 year $9.5 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 18, 2011 Signed a 1 year $5.95 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 08, 2011 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos and Hak-Ju Lee
  • Jan 08, 2011 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos and Hak-Ju Lee
  • Jan 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $3.35 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Feb 25, 2009 Signed a 1 year $433k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Feb 15, 2008 Signed a 1 year $404k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 28, 2007 Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Minnesota (MIN) with Eddie Morlan and Jason Bartlett for Brendan Harris, Jason Pridie and Delmon Young
  • Mar 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 13, 2005 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 07, 2005 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#25 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2017 MIL 24 22 121 72 63 45 79 17 6 9 0 114.7 4.95 1.45 -0.17
2016 MIL 19 19 117 67 51 36 70 11 6 8 0 101.4 4.53 1.51 -0.36
2015 MIL 26 25 177 102 94 57 104 23 6 14 0 148.7 5.69 1.57 -1.45
2014 MIL 27 27 143 77 66 50 126 12 8 8 0 163.3 3.64 1.18 1.29
2013 TEX 24 24 150 73 66 42 136 20 10 6 0 155.3 3.82 1.24 1.55
2012 CHC 18 18 90 48 45 32 96 15 5 7 0 103.7 3.91 1.18 1.47
2011 CHC 31 31 186 90 73 63 197 14 10 10 0 198.0 3.32 1.26 2.72

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TRANSACTIONS

Jan 26, 2014
Signed a 4 year $50 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
Jan 18, 2013
Signed a 1 year $10.25 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Feb 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $9.5 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jan 18, 2011
Signed a 1 year $5.95 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jan 08, 2011
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos and Hak-Ju Lee
Jan 08, 2011
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos and Hak-Ju Lee
Jan 19, 2010
Signed a 1 year $3.35 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Feb 25, 2009
Signed a 1 year $433k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Feb 15, 2008
Signed a 1 year $404k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Nov 28, 2007
Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Minnesota (MIN) with Eddie Morlan and Jason Bartlett for Brendan Harris, Jason Pridie and Delmon Young
Mar 01, 2007
Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 13, 2005
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 07, 2005
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#25 overall)

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