Hunter Harvey

Chicago Cubs, Relief Pitcher
Age: 31y-2m-28d (Dec 09, 1994)
Exp: 6.047 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#22 overall), 2013
Agent(s): Beverly Hills Sports Council
2026 Payroll Salary

$6,000,000

2026 Cash

$6,000,000

Career Earnings

$13,399,527

2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Hunter Harvey signed a 1 year, $6,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000. In 2026, Harvey will earn a base salary of $6,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
6.047
Year Age YOS PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026 31 6.047 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 2.46% $6,000,000 $6,000,000
2027 32 -
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2026 31 6.047 $6,000,000 - - $6,000,000 $6,000,000
2027 32 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026 31 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
Contract Notes

  • Incentives: $1.5M

Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,700,000
Average Salary:
$3,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
5.047
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2024-2024 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,325,000
Average Salary:
$2,325,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4.047
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2023-2023 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $870,000
Average Salary:
$870,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.047
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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:
2.047
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2021-2021 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $574,000
Average Salary:
$574,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.047
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $565,000
Average Salary:
$565,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.047
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.003
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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2013-2013 Signing Bonus

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,947,600
Average Salary:
$1,947,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

6.047 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$10,424,527

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2013 18
-
Signing Bonus
$1,947,600
$1,947,600
2018 23
0
Reserve / minor-buried
$5,860
$1,953,460
2019 24
0.003
Active
$131,296
$2,084,756
2020 25
0.047
Active
$209,259
$2,294,015
2021 26
1.047
Injured
$574,000
$2,868,015
2022 27
2.047
Active
$661,512
$3,529,527
2023 28
3.047
Active / Arb Avoided
$870,000
$4,399,527
2024 29
4.047
Injured / Arb Avoided
Retained
$962,500
$1,362,500
$5,362,027
$6,724,527
2025 30
5.047
Injured / Arb Avoided
$3,700,000
$10,424,527
Total      
$10,424,527
$10,424,527
2026 31
6.047
Active
$6,000,000
Total
$16,424,527

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $920,415 $1,947,600 - $2,868,015
3 $2,894,012 - - $2,894,012
2 $4,662,500 - - $4,662,500
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2013
18
$1,947,600
$1,947,600
$1,947,600
2018
23
$5,860
$5,860
$1,953,460
2019
24
$131,296
$131,296
$2,084,756
2020
25
$209,259
$209,259
$2,294,015
2021
26
$574,000
$574,000
$2,868,015
2022
27
$661,512
$661,512
$3,529,527
2023
28
$870,000
$870,000
$4,399,527
2024
29
$962,500
$1,362,500
$962,500
$1,362,500
$5,362,027
$6,724,527
2025
30
$3,700,000
$3,700,000
$10,424,527
Total
$8,476,927
$1,947,600
$10,424,527
$10,424,527
2026
31
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
Total
$14,476,927
$1,947,600
$16,424,527

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $920,415 $1,947,600 - $2,868,015
3 $2,894,012 - - $2,894,012
2 $4,662,500 - - $4,662,500

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2025 KC Aug 11, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Abdominal
2025 KC Apr 08, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 Shoulder
2024 KC Aug 07, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 Back
2023 WSH Jul 17, 2023 - Aug 15, 2023 Elbow
2022 WSH Apr 21, 2022 - Jul 10, 2022 Wrist
2021 BAL Jul 01, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Back
2021 BAL Apr 01, 2021 - Jun 04, 2021 Oblique
2020 BAL Jul 23, 2020 - Aug 30, 2020 Arm
  • Dec 27, 2025 Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 09, 2025 Signed a 1 year $3.7 million contract with Kansas City (KC), avoiding arbitration
  • Jul 14, 2024 Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Washington (WSH) for Cayden Wallace and 2024 2nd round pick [Competitive Balance Round A] (#39 Competitive Balance Round A)
  • Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $2.325 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 13, 2023 Signed a 1 year $870,000 contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
  • Jul 23, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WSH)
  • Jul 17, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WSH)
  • Apr 10, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WSH)
  • Apr 05, 2022 Optioned to the Minors by Washington (WSH)
  • Mar 22, 2022 Claimed off waivers by Washington (WSH)
  • Mar 14, 2022 Designated for Assignment by San Francisco (SF)
  • Nov 05, 2021 Claimed off waivers by San Francisco (SF)
  • Mar 05, 2020 Signed a 1 year $565,000 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jun 20, 2013 Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jun 06, 2013 Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 1 (#22 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 KC 12 0 6 0 0 1 11 0 1 0 0 10.7 0.00 0.66 0.67
2024 KC 49 0 51 28 25 16 55 5 2 4 1 50.7 4.44 1.32 -0.05
2023 WSH 56 0 44 21 19 13 67 7 4 4 10 60.7 2.82 0.94 1.92
2022 WSH 38 0 33 12 11 12 45 1 2 1 0 39.3 2.52 1.14 1.02
2021 BAL 9 0 8 4 4 3 6 1 0 0 0 8.7 4.15 1.27 0.15
2020 BAL 10 0 8 6 4 2 6 2 0 2 0 8.7 4.15 1.15 0.04
2019 BAL 7 0 3 1 1 4 11 1 1 0 0 6.3 1.42 1.11 0.31

Calculated Market Value

$5.5M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $5,521,700
  • Avg. Salary: $5,521,700
  • MLB Rank: 274
  • RP Rank: 45

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $6,000,000
  • MLB Rank: 256
  • RP Rank: 41

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Hunter Harvey to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Yimi Garcia 2 $15,000,000 $7,500,000 34
Griffin Jax 1 $2,365,000 $2,365,000 30
Matt Wisler 1 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 30
Ryan Brasier 2 $9,000,000 $4,500,000 36
Averages 2 $6,966,250 $3,966,250 32.5

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Harvey's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
4 $22,033,920 $5,508,480

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Harvey statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR

Player GP/Yr SV ERA WHIP K/9 BB/9 FIP WAR
Yimi Garcia
2023-2024
 55.50 0.07 3.78 1.07 11.04 2.41 3.56 0.24
Griffin Jax
2023-2024
 70.50 0.10 2.95 1.03 10.70 2.26 2.58 1.64
Matt Wisler
2021-2022
 43.50 0.02 2.98 1.03 9.32 2.44 3.60 0.67
Ryan Brasier
2022-2023
 63.50 0.02 4.40 1.16 8.84 2.38 3.38 0.27
Average 58.25 0.05 3.53 1.07 9.98 2.37 3.28 0.71
Hunter Harvey
2024-2025
 30.50 0.02 2.22 0.99 9.52 1.84 2.42 0.70
Pct Change -47.64 -60.00 37.11 7.48 -4.61 22.36 26.22 -1.41
Median Prime % Change 3.04%
Average Prime % Change -2.56%

Calculated Market Value: Hunter Harvey

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $5,521,700 $5,521,700
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