Colin Rea

Milwaukee Brewers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 33-310d (Jul 01, 1990)
Exp: 4.057 Years
Country: US
College: Indiana State
Drafted: Round 12 (#383 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Joe Speed
2024 Payroll Salary

$3,500,000

2024 Cash

$3,500,000

Career Earnings

$5,634,255

2024-2025 Extension (CURRENT)

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000. In 2024, Rea will earn a base salary of $3,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $3,500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2024 34 4.057 $3,500,000 - - $3,500,000 $4,500,000
2025 35 -
Club
 $5,500,000 - - $5,500,000 $4,500,000
2026 36 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 34 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $4,500,000
2025 35
Club
 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $9,000,000 $4,500,000 $5,500,000
Contract Notes
  • 2025 Club option includes $1M buyout
  • Annual Incentives (innings)
    $75,000 each for 80, 100
    $100,000 for 120
    $250,000 for 140
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2023

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Colin Rea's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2021-2021

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $570,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Colin Rea's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2020-2020 Pre-Arb

Colin Rea 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
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Colin Rea's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2018-2018 Pre-Arb

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $555,600 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $555,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,600.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,600
Average Salary:
$555,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Colin Rea's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2017-2017 Pre-Arb

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $545,800 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $545,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,800.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,800
Average Salary:
$545,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Colin Rea's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2016-2016 Pre-Arb

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $510,200 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $510,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $510,200.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $510,200
Average Salary:
$510,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Colin Rea's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2015-2015 Pre-Arb

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the San Diego Padres, 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
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Colin Rea's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Career Earnings thru 2024

$5,634,255

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 24
Active
$149,754
$149,754
2016 26
Retained
Injured
Retained
$8,364
$175,644
$298,316
$158,118
$333,762
$632,078
2017 27
Injured
$545,800
$1,177,878
2018 28
Reserve / minor-buried
$250,908
$1,428,786
2020 30
Reserve / minor-buried
$133,945
$1,562,731
2021 31
Active
$15,108
$1,577,839
2023 32
Active
$556,416
$2,134,255
2024 34
Active
$3,500,000
$5,634,255
Total      
$5,634,255
$5,634,255
2025 35
Active / Club
$5,500,000
$11,134,255
Total
$11,134,255
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
24
$149,754
$149,754
$149,754
2016
26
$8,364
$175,644
$298,316
$8,364
$175,644
$298,316
$158,118
$333,762
$632,078
2017
27
$545,800
$545,800
$1,177,878
2018
28
$250,908
$250,908
$1,428,786
2020
30
$133,945
$133,945
$1,562,731
2021
31
$15,108
$15,108
$1,577,839
2023
32
$556,416
$556,416
$2,134,255
2024
34
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$5,634,255
Total
$5,634,255
$5,634,255
$5,634,255
2025
35
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$11,134,255
Total
$11,134,255
$11,134,255

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,420,422 - - $1,420,422
1 $8,364 - - $8,364
1 $133,945 - - $133,945
2 $571,524 - - $571,524
  • Nov 03, 2023 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract extension with Milwaukee (MIL), including a club option for 2025
  • Sep 26, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Sep 20, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Sep 18, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Sep 14, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Sep 02, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Aug 05, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • May 20, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • May 15, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Apr 13, 2023 Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jan 28, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Nov 03, 2021 Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Aug 15, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jan 05, 2021 Released by Chicago (CHC)
  • Dec 02, 2020 Signed a 1 year $702,500 contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 10, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Nov 26, 2018 Released by San Diego (SD)
  • Feb 24, 2017 Signed a 1 year $545,800 contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Aug 01, 2016 Traded to San Diego (SD) from Miami (MIA) for Luis Castillo
  • Jul 29, 2016 Traded to Miami (MIA) from San Diego (SD) with Andrew Cashner , Tayron Guerrero and $2.275M for Cashner's salary for Jarred Cosart, Carter Capps, Luis Castillo and Josh Naylor
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $510,200 contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Jun 07, 2011 Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 12 (#383 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 MIL 5 5 26 11 10 9 18 5 2 0 0 27.7 3.25 2.93
2023 MIL 26 22 110 65 63 38 110 23 6 6 0 124.7 4.55 2.74 0.66
2021 MIL 1 0 7 5 5 0 5 2 0 0 0 6.0 7.50 -0.02
2020 CHC 9 2 15 9 9 2 10 3 1 1 0 14.0 5.79 1.29 -0.16
2016 SD 21 19 102 63 56 44 80 12 5 5 0 102.7 4.91 0.26 0.22
2015 SD 7 6 29 16 15 11 26 2 2 2 0 31.7 4.26 0.32 0.01

RECENT NEWS

News image
2024 MLB Opening Day Financials

Opening Day is upon us (amidst the rain for much of the east coast), and so too is our annual MLB Opening Day Financial Primer. We’ll recap the signings & trades from the offseason that was, project payrolls for each team going forward, and point out notable free agents for 2025 as well.

THE SPOTRAC PODCAST

Podcast image
The Falcons' QB Conundrum, Exploding WR Demand, & a 1st Round Recap

Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann recap the 1st Round of the 2024 NFL Draft, including thoughts surrounding Atlanta's eye-popping QB selection, Buffalo's double trade back, San Francisco's next play, & a wide receiver market that won't stop expanding.

TRANSACTIONS

Nov 03, 2023
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract extension with Milwaukee (MIL), including a club option for 2025
Sep 26, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Sep 20, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Sep 18, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Sep 14, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Sep 02, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Aug 05, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
May 20, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
May 15, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Apr 13, 2023
Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
Jan 28, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
Nov 03, 2021
Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
Aug 15, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
Jan 05, 2021
Released by Chicago (CHC)
Dec 02, 2020
Signed a 1 year $702,500 contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
Jan 10, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
Nov 26, 2018
Released by San Diego (SD)
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $545,800 contract with San Diego (SD)
Aug 01, 2016
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Miami (MIA) for Luis Castillo
Jul 29, 2016
Traded to Miami (MIA) from San Diego (SD) with Andrew Cashner , Tayron Guerrero and $2.275M for Cashner's salary for Jarred Cosart, Carter Capps, Luis Castillo and Josh Naylor
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $510,200 contract with San Diego (SD)
Jun 07, 2011
Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 12 (#383 overall)

TRENDING PLAYERS

  • 1 Shohei Ohtani (SP, LAD)
  • 2 Shohei Ohtani (SP, LAD)
  • 3 Mike Trout (CF, LAA)
  • 4 Mike Trout (CF, LAA)
  • 5 Taijuan Walker (SP, PHI)

TRENDING PAGES

  • 1 MLB Transactions
  • 2 MLB Transactions
  • 3 MLB Cap Tracker
  • 4 MLB Cap Tracker
  • 5 MLB Free Agents
Top