Brennan Bernardino

Colorado Rockies, Relief Pitcher
Age: 34y-2m-11d (Jan 15, 1992)
Exp: 2.150 Years
Country: US
College: California State-Dominguez Hills
Drafted: Round 26 (#785 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Suarez, Gomez & Association
2026 Payroll Salary

$925,000

2026 Cash

$925,000

Career Earnings

$1,971,763

2026-2026 Arbitration (CURRENT)

Brennan Bernardino signed a 1 year, $925,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $925,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000. In 2026, Bernardino will earn a base salary of $925,000, while carrying a total salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $925,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2030 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
2.15
Year Age YOS Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026 34 2.15
Arb Avoided
 $925,000 $925,000 0.38% $925,000 $925,000
2027 35 --
ARB 2
2028 36 --
ARB 3
2029 37 --
ARB 4
2030 38 -
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2026 34 2.150
Arb Avoided
 $925,000 - - $925,000 $925,000
2027 35 --
ARB 2
2028 36 --
ARB 3
2029 37 --
ARB 4
2030 38 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026 34
Arb Avoided
 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $774,000
Average Salary:
$774,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.153
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2024-2024 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $740,000
Average Salary:
$740,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.153
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2023-2023 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $720,000
Average Salary:
$720,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.005
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2022-2022 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

2.150 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$1,971,763

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 30
0
Reserve / minor-buried
$19,230
$19,230
2023 31
0.005
Active
$569,037
$588,267
2024 32
0.153
Injured
$680,238
$1,268,505
2025 33
1.153
Injured
$703,258
$1,971,763
Total      
$1,971,763
$1,971,763
2026 34
2.15
Active / Arb Avoided
$925,000
Total
$2,896,763

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $19,230 - - $19,230
3 $1,952,533 - - $1,952,533
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
30
$19,230
$19,230
$19,230
2023
31
$569,037
$569,037
$588,267
2024
32
$680,238
$680,238
$1,268,505
2025
33
$703,258
$703,258
$1,971,763
Total
$1,971,763
$1,971,763
$1,971,763
2026
34
$925,000
$925,000
Total
$2,896,763
$2,896,763

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $19,230 - - $19,230
3 $1,952,533 - - $1,952,533

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2025 BOS Sep 10, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Back
2024 BOS Sep 11, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 Elbow
2023 BOS Aug 27, 2023 - Sep 03, 2023 COVID-19
  • Jan 08, 2026 Signed a 1 year $925,000 contract with Colorado (COL), avoiding arbitration
  • Nov 18, 2025 Traded to Colorado (COL) from Boston (BOS) for Braiden Ward
  • Aug 19, 2025 Recalled from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
  • Aug 01, 2025 Optioned to the Minors by Boston (BOS)
  • Aug 14, 2024 Recalled from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
  • Aug 12, 2024 Optioned to the Minors by Boston (BOS)
  • Apr 09, 2024 Recalled from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
  • Jun 04, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
  • May 27, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Boston (BOS)
  • May 22, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
  • May 16, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Boston (BOS)
  • Apr 24, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
  • Apr 16, 2023 Claimed off waivers by Boston (BOS)
  • Apr 12, 2023 Designated for Assignment by Seattle (SEA)
  • Aug 10, 2022 Demoted to the Minors by Seattle (SEA)
  • Aug 09, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Seattle (SEA)
  • Aug 01, 2022 Demoted to the Minors by Seattle (SEA)
  • Jul 30, 2022 Contract purchased by Seattle (SEA)
  • Jun 27, 2022 Signed a minor league contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jul 05, 2018 Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 13, 2014 Signed a contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 07, 2014 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 26 (#785 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 BOS 55 3 39 23 18 26 43 1 4 3 1 51.7 3.14 1.26 0.38
2024 BOS 57 3 50 25 23 22 56 6 4 3 0 51.0 4.06 1.41 0.47
2023 BOS 54 6 48 19 18 18 58 4 2 1 0 50.7 3.20 1.30 1.32
2022 SEA 2 0 3 3 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2.3 3.86 2.14 -0.18
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