Wilyer Abreu Contract

Last Modified Sep 24, 2024 12:53 GMT
Wilyer Abreu Contract
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Wilyer Abreu is a professional baseball player competing as an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox. He made his MLB debut on August 22, 2023, following his promotion to the major leagues due to an injury sustained by teammate Jarren Duran. In his inaugural game against the Houston Astros, Abreu successfully recorded his first hit at the major league level. Prior to joining the majors, Abreu played in the minor leagues. He signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent on July 2, 2017, subsequently making his professional debut that same year with the Dominican Summer League team. On August 1, 2022, he was traded from the Astros to the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox included Abreu on their 40-man roster on November 15, 2022.

In addition to playing in Major League Baseball, Abreu participated in competitive baseball during the summer of 2022 with the Scottsdale Scorpions and was optioned to play for Triple-A's Worcester Red Sox on March 11, 2023. By year's end, he earned recognition as a member of the post-season Triple-A all-star team.

Wilyer Abreu Contract Breakdown

On March 1, 2024, Abreu signed a 1 year $749,500 contract with the Boston Red Sox according to Spotrac.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024$749,500-$749,500-$749,500

How much is Wilyer Abreu getting paid?

As of 2024, Wilyer Abreu’s salary is set at $749,500 while playing for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball. On March 1, 2024, he signed a one-year contract extension with the organization that specifies this base salary for the upcoming season. In his debut year in MLB during 2023, Abreu earned a base salary of $720,000 from the Boston Red Sox.

How much does Wilyer Abreu make in a minute?

Wilyer Abreu, an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, is set to receive a base salary of $749,500 for the 2024 season. When calculated on a per-minute basis using this figure, there are 525,600 minutes in a year and his earnings amount to approximately $1.42 per minute.

In comparison, during the 2023 season, his base salary was $720,000. This translates into an approximate per-minute earning of $1.36 for that year.

Wilyer Abreu Career Earnings

As of August 2024, Abreu's total career earnings amount to $1,204,340 according to Spotrac.

How much of Wilyer Abreu’s Contract is guaranteed?

The full amount of $749,500 in Wilyer Abreu’s one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox is guaranteed for the 2024 season.

Wilyer Abreu’s Contract History

Houston Astros (2017):

Wilyer Abreu signed his first contract with the Houston Astros on July 2, 2017, as an international free agent. He received a $300,000 signing bonus. However, on August 1, 2022, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox (2023):

On November 15, 2022, the Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of Wilyer Abreu and he made his Major League debut for the organization in August 2023 and received $720,000 as a base salary.

Boston Red Sox (2024):

On March 01, 2024, Wilyer Abreu signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox worth $749,500 for the season.

FAQ's On Wilyer Abreu Contract

A. Wilyer Abreu is from Maracaibo, Venezuela.

 A. Wilyer Abreu is 25 years old as of 2024. He was born on June 24, 1999.

A. The Boston Red Sox acquired Wilyer Abreu from the Houston Astros on August 1, 2022.

A. Wilyer Abreu wears jersey number 52 for the Boston Red Sox.

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