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Chicago Cubs Multi-Year Payrolls
Cubs Multi-Year Payrolls
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Salary Payroll Breakdown Totals
A current & future look at the signed players & cap dollars allocated by position group.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Payroll Allocations | $151,095,500 | $70,260,000 | $42,510,000 | $5,500,000 | $7,000,000 | |
| Signed Players | 26 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 7 | |
| Catchers | $9,150,000 | |||||
| Infield | $50,660,000 | $2,510,000 | $4,010,000 | $5,500,000 | $7,000,000 | |
| Outfield | $33,100,000 | $38,500,000 | $24,500,000 | |||
| Starting Pitchers | $30,273,500 | $24,000,000 | $14,000,000 | $16,000,000 | ||
| Relief Pitchers | $24,912,000 | $21,250,000 | ||||
| Designated Hitter | ||||||
| Disabled List | $3,413,500 | |||||
| Suspended | ||||||
| Retained/Deferred | $3,000,000 |
Roster Payroll Figures
Current & future salary payroll figures for players on the active roster. For more view the complete Cubs Salary Payroll Table
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| Catchers | Age | Pos. | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | 29 | C | $6,650,000 | ARB 3 | UFA | - | - |
| Austin Romine | 32 | C | $1,500,000 | UFA | - | - | - |
| 1st Base | Age | Pos. | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | 31 | 1B | $16,500,000 | UFA | - | - | - |
| 2nd Base | Age | Pos. | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | 28 | 2B | $1,010,000 | $2,510,000 | $4,010,000 | $5,500,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 3rd Base | Age | Pos. | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | 29 | 3B | $19,500,000 | UFA | - | - | - |
| Matt Duffy | 30 | 3B | $1,000,000 | UFA | - | - | - |
| Eric Sogard | 35 | 3B | $1,000,000 | UFA | - | - | - |
| Shortstop | Age | Pos. | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | 28 | SS | $11,650,000 | UFA | - | - | - |
| Outfield | Age | Pos. | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | 31 | RF | $23,500,000 | $24,500,000 | $24,500,000 | UFA | - |
| Joc Pederson | 29 | LF | $4,500,000 | $10,000,000 | UFA | - | - |
| Ian Happ | 26 | CF | $4,100,000 | ARB 2 | ARB 3 | UFA | - |
| Jake Marisnick | 30 | CF | $1,000,000 | $4,000,000 | UFA | - | - |
| Starting Pitchers | Age | Pos. | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | 31 | SP | $14,000,000 | $14,000,000 | $14,000,000 | UFA | - |
| Zach Davies | 28 | SP | $8,630,000 | UFA | - | - | - |
| Jake Arrieta | 35 | SP | $4,000,000 | $10,000,000 | UFA | - | - |
| Trevor Williams | 29 | SP | $2,500,000 | ARB 3 | UFA | - | - |
| Adbert Alzolay | 26 | SP | $573,000 | TC | TC | ARB 1 | ARB 2 |
| Tyson Miller | 25 | SP | $570,500 | TC | TC | ARB 1 | ARB 2 |
| Relief Pitchers | Age | Pos. | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Kimbrel | 33 | RP/CL | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | UFA | - | - |
| Andrew Chafin | 31 | RP | $2,250,000 | $5,250,000 | UFA | - | - |
| Brandon Workman | 32 | RP | $1,000,000 | UFA | - | - | - |
| Daniel Winkler | 31 | RP | $900,000 | UFA | - | - | - |
| Ryan Tepera | 33 | RP | $800,000 | UFA | - | - | - |
| Jonathan Holder | 28 | RP | $750,000 | ARB 2 | ARB 3 | UFA | - |
| Alec Mills | 29 | RP | $600,000 | TC | ARB 1 | ARB 2 | ARB 3 |
| Rowan Wick | 28 | RP | $593,000 | TC | ARB 1 | ARB 2 | ARB 3 |
| Jason Adam | 29 | RP | $592,500 | TC | ARB 1 | ARB 2 | ARB 3 |
| Dillon Maples | 29 | RP | $576,500 | TC | TC | ARB 1 | ARB 2 |
Retained/Buried Payroll Figures
Values for players who have been released, traded, or otherwise removed from the roster.
| Pos. | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SP | $3,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
Deferred Payroll Figures
| Pos. | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|
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Top Earners
- Jason Heyward (RF) $126,889,278
- Jake Arrieta (SP) $99,698,352
- Craig Kimbrel (RP/CL) $88,530,926
- Anthony Rizzo (1B) $62,565,422
- Kris Bryant (3B) $59,020,737
Top Cubs Contracts
- Jason Heyward (RF) $184,000,000
- Kyle Hendricks (SP) $55,500,000
- Craig Kimbrel (RP/CL) $43,000,000
- Anthony Rizzo (1B) $41,000,000
- Kris Bryant (3B) $19,500,000
2022 Free Agents
Transactions
Apr 5 2021
Dauris Valdez
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from San Diego (SD) for James Norwood
Apr 5 2021
James Norwood
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Chicago (CHC) for Dauris Valdez
Mar 31 2021
Tony Wolters
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
Mar 28 2021
Jerry Vasto
Released by Chicago (CHC)
Mar 27 2021
Cameron Maybin
Released by Chicago (CHC)
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