Brian Duensing

Chicago Cubs, Relief Pitcher
Age: 41-75d (Feb 22, 1983)
Exp: 9.055 Years
Country: US
College: Nebraska
Drafted: Round 3 (#84 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Peter Vescovo (CAA Sports)

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 Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll 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 AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 35 $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

Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.

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)

Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, 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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2015-2015 Arbitration

Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $2,700,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $2,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,700,000.

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

Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.

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

Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $1,300,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.

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

Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $515,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $515,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $515,000.

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

Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $462,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $462,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $462,500.

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

Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $417,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $417,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $417,500.

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

Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$17,302,500

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

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

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
  • 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 6.93 0.01
2017 CHC 68 0 58 19 19 18 61 6 1 1 0 62.3 2.74 0.38 1.39
2016 BAL 14 0 13 6 6 3 10 2 1 0 0 13.3 4.05 0.49 0.16
2015 MIN 55 0 46 24 23 21 24 5 4 1 1 48.7 4.25 0.26 0.25
2014 MIN 62 0 52 20 20 20 33 6 3 3 0 54.3 3.31 0.30 1.27
2013 MIN 73 0 68 28 27 22 56 4 6 2 1 61.0 3.98 0.31 0.63
2012 MIN 55 11 126 71 62 27 69 10 4 12 0 109.0 5.12 0.45 -1.10
2011 MIN 33 28 193 102 94 52 115 21 9 14 0 161.7 5.23 0.35 0.16

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Jan 17, 2018
Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
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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)
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