Travis Wood

Detroit Tigers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 37-89d (Feb 06, 1987)
Exp: 7.004 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 2 (#60 overall), 2005

2018-2018

Travis Wood signed a 1 year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2019

Travis Wood signed a 2 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2016-2016 Arbitration

Travis Wood signed a 1 year , $6,170,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $6,170,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,170,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,170,000
Average Salary:
$6,170,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Travis Wood signed a 1 year , $5,685,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $5,685,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,685,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,685,000
Average Salary:
$5,685,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Travis Wood signed a 1 year , $3,900,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $3,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,900,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,900,000
Average Salary:
$3,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb

Travis Wood signed a 1 year , $527,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $527,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $527,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $527,500
Average Salary:
$527,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

Travis Wood signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

Travis Wood signed a 1 year , $422,500 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $422,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $422,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $422,500
Average Salary:
$422,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

Travis Wood signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, 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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2005-2005 Signing Bonus

Travis Wood signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$36,685,000

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 18
Signing Bonus
$600,000
$600,000
2010 23
Active
$400,000
$1,000,000
2011 24
Active
$422,500
$1,422,500
2012 25
Active
$480,000
$1,902,500
2013 26
Active
$527,500
$2,430,000
2014 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,900,000
$6,330,000
2015 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,685,000
$12,015,000
2016 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$6,170,000
$18,185,000
 Champion
2017 30
Retained
$4,000,000
$22,185,000
2018 31
Retained
Retained
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$28,685,000
$35,185,000
2019 32
Retained
$1,500,000
$36,685,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
18
$600,000
$600,000
$600,000
2010
23
$400,000
$400,000
$1,000,000
2011
24
$422,500
$422,500
$1,422,500
2012
25
$480,000
$480,000
$1,902,500
2013
26
$527,500
$527,500
$2,430,000
2014
27
$3,900,000
$3,900,000
$6,330,000
2015
28
$5,685,000
$5,685,000
$12,015,000
2016
29
$6,170,000
$6,170,000
$18,185,000
2017
30
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$22,185,000
2018
31
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$28,685,000
$35,185,000
2019
32
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$36,685,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $822,500 $600,000 - $1,422,500
5 $16,762,500 - - $16,762,500
3 $18,500,000 - - $18,500,000
  • Mar 07, 2018 Released by Detroit (DET)
  • Jan 29, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 20, 2017 Released by San Diego (SD)
  • Jul 24, 2017 Traded to San Diego (SD) from Kansas City (KC) with Matthew Strahm and Esteury Ruiz for Trevor Cahill, Brandon Maurer and Ryan Buchter
  • Feb 14, 2017 Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with Kansas City (KC), including a mutual option for 2019
  • Jan 15, 2016 Signed a 1 year $6.17 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $5.685 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 24, 2014 Signed a 1 year $3.9 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 04, 2013 Signed a 1 year $527,500 contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 05, 2012 Signed a 1 year $480k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Dec 23, 2011 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Cincinnati (CIN) with Dave Sappelt and Ronald Torreyes for Sean Marshall
  • Mar 01, 2011 Signed a 1 year $422,500 contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 01, 2010 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 13, 2005 Signed a contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 07, 2005 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 2 (#60 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2017 SD 40 14 119 77 73 45 65 19 4 7 0 94.0 6.99 0.23 -0.57
2016 CHC 81 0 45 24 20 24 47 8 4 0 0 61.0 2.95 0.28 0.62
2015 CHC 60 9 86 48 43 39 118 11 5 4 4 100.7 3.84 0.29 0.34
2014 CHC 41 31 190 110 97 76 146 20 8 13 0 173.7 5.03 0.25 -0.88
2013 CHC 37 32 163 73 69 66 144 18 9 12 0 200.0 3.11 0.34 4.45
2012 CHC 28 26 133 80 74 54 119 25 6 13 0 156.0 4.27 0.32 1.06
2011 CIN 26 18 118 57 57 40 76 10 6 6 0 106.0 4.84 0.29 -0.11

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 07, 2018
Released by Detroit (DET)
Jan 29, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
Dec 20, 2017
Released by San Diego (SD)
Jul 24, 2017
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Kansas City (KC) with Matthew Strahm and Esteury Ruiz for Trevor Cahill, Brandon Maurer and Ryan Buchter
Feb 14, 2017
Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with Kansas City (KC), including a mutual option for 2019
Jan 15, 2016
Signed a 1 year $6.17 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
Jan 16, 2015
Signed a 1 year $5.685 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jan 24, 2014
Signed a 1 year $3.9 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Mar 04, 2013
Signed a 1 year $527,500 contract with Chicago (CHC)
Mar 05, 2012
Signed a 1 year $480k contract with Chicago (CHC)
Dec 23, 2011
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Cincinnati (CIN) with Dave Sappelt and Ronald Torreyes for Sean Marshall
Mar 01, 2011
Signed a 1 year $422,500 contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Mar 01, 2010
Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Jun 13, 2005
Signed a contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Jun 07, 2005
Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 2 (#60 overall)

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