(Phoenix) Gary Sanchez will receive at least 3 million US dollars with his one-season contract signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, which could earn him 4 million more this season.
It all depends on the condition of his right wrist. In total, the agreement could bring him 14 million over two seasons.
The receiver’s contract, revealed Wednesday, includes a salary of 3 million for 2024.
There is a buyout clause if the option clause is not used, but the amount of this buyout depends on the number of days spent on the active roster in addition to the number of days on the team’s injured list. MLB for fractures or ligament tears that do not affect his right wrist.
The deal also includes a $1 million bonus if Sanchez is traded.
Sanchez hit .217 with 19 homers and 47 RBIs in 72 games for the San Diego Padres and three more with the New York Mets. His career averages are .225/.309/.469 with 173 home runs and 448 RBIs in 741 games with the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Padres and Mets.
William Contreras will return behind the plate as a starter for the defending National Central champions. He averaged .289/.367/.457 with 17 homers and 78 RBIs.