MLB
Adbert Alzolay
Adbert Alzolay
Chicago Cubs, Relief Pitcher
Age: 29-244d (Mar 01, 1995)
Exp: 4.050 Years
Country: VE
Agent(s): Octagon
2025 Payroll Salary
$2,200,000
2025 Cash
$2,200,000
Career Earnings
$4,483,126
2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)
Adbert Alzolay signed a 1 year , $2,200,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,200,000. In 2025, Alzolay will earn a base salary of $2,200,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,200,000
Average Salary:
$2,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 |
Estimate
|
$2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | 0.91% | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 |
| 2026 |
|
31 |
ARB 3
|
|||||
| 2027 |
|
32 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 | 4.050 |
Estimate
|
$2,200,000 | - | - | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 |
| 2026 |
|
31 | -- |
ARB 3
|
|||||
| 2027 |
|
32 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 |
Estimate |
$2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Arbitration
Adbert Alzolay signed a 1 year , $2,110,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,110,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,110,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,110,000
Average Salary:
$2,110,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2023-2023 Pre-Arb
Adbert Alzolay signed a 1 year , $744,750 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $744,750 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $744,750.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $744,750
Average Salary:
$744,750
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb
Adbert Alzolay signed a 1 year , $718,250 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $718,250 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $718,250.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $718,250
Average Salary:
$718,250
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb
Adbert Alzolay signed a 1 year , $573,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $573,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $573,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $573,000
Average Salary:
$573,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb
Adbert Alzolay signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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
Adbert Alzolay signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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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2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Adbert Alzolay signed a 1 year contract with the Chicago Cubs.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Signing Bonus
Adbert Alzolay signed a 1 year , $10,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $10,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,000
Average Salary:
$10,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
4.050 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$4,483,126
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$56,696 |
$66,696 |
|
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$37,380 |
$104,076 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$542,256 |
$646,332 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$718,250 |
$1,364,582 |
|
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$1,008,544 |
$2,373,126 |
|
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$2,110,000 |
$4,483,126 |
|
| Total |
$4,483,126 |
$4,483,126 |
||||
| 2025 | 30 |
|
Active / estimate-arbitration
|
$2,200,000 |
||
| Total |
$6,683,126 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$4,209,332 | $10,000 | $263,794 | $4,483,126 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
|
17 |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
||
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$56,696
|
$56,696 |
$66,696 |
||
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$37,380
|
$37,380 |
$104,076 |
||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$542,256
|
$542,256 |
$646,332 |
||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$718,250
|
$718,250 |
$1,364,582 |
||
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$744,750
|
$263,794 |
$1,008,544 |
$2,373,126 |
|
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$2,110,000
|
$2,110,000 |
$4,483,126 |
||
| Total |
$4,209,332 |
$10,000 |
$263,794 |
$4,483,126 |
$4,483,126 |
||
| 2025 |
|
30 |
$2,200,000
|
$2,200,000 |
|||
| Total |
$6,409,332 |
$10,000 |
$263,794 |
$6,683,126 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$4,209,332 | $10,000 | $263,794 | $4,483,126 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
CHC |
May 13, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 | Arm |
| 2023 |
CHC |
Sep 11, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023 | Arm |
| 2022 |
CHC |
Apr 04, 2022 - Sep 17, 2022 | Shoulder |
| 2021 |
CHC |
Aug 14, 2021 - Sep 01, 2021 | Hamstring |
| 2021 |
CHC |
Jun 08, 2021 - Jun 21, 2021 | Finger |
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $2.11 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 01, 2023
Signed a 1 year $744,750 contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Mar 01, 2022
Signed a 1 year $718,250 contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Mar 05, 2019
Signed a 1 year $555,000 contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 20, 2017
Contract purchased by Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 28, 2012
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHC)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CHC | 18 | 0 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 17.3 | 4.67 | 1.44 | -0.61 |
| 2023 | CHC | 57 | 0 | 52 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 67 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 64.0 | 2.67 | 1.02 | 1.81 |
| 2022 | CHC | 6 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13.3 | 3.38 | 0.83 | 0.18 |
| 2021 | CHC | 30 | 21 | 112 | 66 | 64 | 34 | 128 | 25 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 125.7 | 4.58 | 1.16 | 0.95 |
| 2020 | CHC | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21.3 | 2.95 | 1.17 | 0.49 |
| 2019 | CHC | 4 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.30 | 1.78 | -0.19 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $15,608,151
- Avg. Salary: $5,202,717
- MLB Rank: 232
- RP Rank: 32
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $2,200,000
- MLB Rank: 372
- RP Rank: 77
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Adbert Alzolay to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yimi Garcia | 2 | $11,000,000 | $5,500,000 | 31 |
| Evan Phillips | 1 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 29 |
| Matt Strahm | 1 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | 32 |
| A.J. Minter | 1 | $6,220,000 | $6,220,000 | 30 |
| Averages | 1 | $7,180,000 | $5,805,000 | 30.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Alzolay's current age (29), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $19,206,486 | $6,402,162 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Alzolay statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yimi Garcia
2020-2021
|
38.00 | 0.21 | 2.41 | 1.05 | 10.38 | 2.90 | 2.76 | 1.28 |
|
Evan Phillips
2022-2023
|
62.00 | 0.21 | 1.60 | 0.80 | 10.34 | 2.02 | 2.55 | 2.28 |
|
Matt Strahm
2023-2024
|
61.00 | 0.04 | 2.58 | 0.88 | 11.22 | 1.87 | 2.76 | 2.60 |
|
A.J. Minter
2022-2023
|
71.50 | 0.10 | 2.91 | 1.05 | 11.75 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 1.29 |
| Average | 58.13 | 0.14 | 2.38 | 0.95 | 10.92 | 2.30 | 2.65 | 1.86 |
|
Adbert Alzolay
2022-2024
|
27.00 | 0.32 | 3.57 | 1.09 | 9.67 | 2.10 | 4.10 | 1.14 |
| Pct Change | -53.55 | 128.57 | -50.00 | -14.74 | -11.45 | 8.70 | -54.72 | -38.71 |
| Median Prime % Change | -26.73% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -10.74% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Adbert Alzolay
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 3 years, $15,608,151 | $5,202,717 |
