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Gary Sánchez is guaranteed $3 million in his one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, can earn an additional $4 million this year depending on the condition of his right wrist and could make $14 million over two seasons.
The catcher’s deal, includes a $3 million salary for this year.
There is a buyout of the option if it is not exercised, but the buyout amount depends on days on the active roster this year plus days on the major league injured list with what is defined as a “qualifying injury” specified as fractured bone or torn ligament in any part of the body other than his right wrist.
There would be no buyout for fewer than 60 days, $1 million for 60-89, $2 million for 90-119, $3 million for 120-149 and $4 million for 150 or more
Million for 90-119, $3 million for 120-149, and $4 million for 150 and up.
If the transaction is completed, a $1 million assignment incentive will be provided. Sánchez receives a luxury suite during road trips.
Last season, Sánchez batted.217 with 19 home runs and 47 RBIs in 72 games for San Diego and three for the New York Mets. He has a.225 career batting average,.309 on-base percentage, 173 home runs, and 448 RBIs in 741 regular-season games, including stints with the New York Yankees (2015-21) and Minnesota.The National League Central champions’ starting catcher, William Contreras, returns. Last season, he hit.289 with 17 home runs and 78 RBIs.