How much is William Contreras' contract?

Last Modified May 20, 2025 10:22 GMT
William Contreras
William Contreras. (Source: Getty)

William Contreras is a catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers in the Major League Baseball (MLB), as of May 2025. He signed with the Atlanta Braves as an international free agent in 2015 and made his professional debut with the DSL Braves in the Dominican Summer League (DSL). He made his MLB debut with the Braves on July 24, 2020.

Contreras won the World Series title with the Atlanta Braves in 2021. He has also played in two MLB All-Star Games in 2022 and 2024 and earned two National League (NL) All-Star awards for the same. He became the NL Silver Slugger Award winner, Brewers Top Newcomer Award winner, and Brewers Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2023.

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William Contreras Contract

William Contreras is under a one-year, $6.1 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, as per Spotrac. The deal has an average annual salary of $6.1 million.

William Contreras Contract Breakdown

YearAgeStatusPayrollAnnual Luxury TaxTax %Cash Earnings
Cumulative Cash
202527Arbitration Avoided$6,000,000$6,100,0002.53%$6,000,000$6,000,000
202628Club Option$12,000,000$6,100,000-$100,000 (Buyout if declined)$6,100,000
202729Arbitration 3TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
202830Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA)-----

How much is William Contreras getting paid?

William Contreras is earning a base salary of $6 million while carrying a total salary of $6 million in the 2025 season.

How much does William Contreras make in a minute?

William Contreras is making approximately $11.42 per minute based on his $6 million annual salary in 2025.

William Contreras Career Earnings

William Contreras' total career earnings is $11,303,769 through the 2025 season.

YearTeam(s)StatusCash EarningsTotal CashCumulative Earnings
2014-Signing Bonus$15,000$15,000$15,000
2020-Reserve / Minor$21,805$36,805$36,805
2021BravesActive$285,231$322,036$322,036
2022BravesActive$940,315$1,262,351$1,262,351
2023BrewersActive$1,552,344$2,814,695$2,814,695
2024BrewersActive$2,489,074$5,303,769$5,303,769
2025BrewersArbitration Avoided$6,000,000$11,303,769$11,303,769
2026BrewersClub Option (Buyout)$100,000$11,403,769$11,403,769

What are the terms of William Contreras' Contract?

William Contreras' contract includes the following terms:

  • 2026 Club Option: The Milwaukee Brewers can retain William Contreras for $12 million or pay a $0.1 million buyout
  • Free Agency in 2028: If he does not sign an extension, William Contreras will become a UFA after the 2027 season
  • Arbitration in 2027: If the club option is exercised, William Contreras will still go through final-year arbitration in 2027 before hitting free agency

How much of William Contreras' contract is guaranteed?

William Contreras' entire 6,100,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers is guaranteed.

William Contreras Contract History

William Contreras began his professional baseball career in 2014, signing a $15,000 signing bonus. After progressing through the minor leagues, the Venezuelan made his MLB debut in 2020 and signed a series of pre-arbitration contracts with increasing salaries each year. By 2025, Contreras secured a one-year, $6.1 million arbitration deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.

YearAgeContract TypeTeamContract TermsAverage SalarySigning Bonus
201416Signing Bonus-1 yr / $15,000$15,000$15,000
202022Pre-ArbitrationAtlanta Braves1 yr / $563,500$563,500N/A
202123Pre-ArbitrationAtlanta Braves1 yr / $570,500$570,500N/A
202224Pre-ArbitrationAtlanta Braves1 yr / $710,000$710,000N/A
202325Pre-ArbitrationMilwaukee Brewers1 yr / $739,000$739,000N/A
202426Pre-ArbitrationMilwaukee Brewers1 yr / $766,900$766,900N/A
202527ArbitrationMilwaukee Brewers1 yr / $6,100,000$6,100,000N/A
202628Club OptionMilwaukee Brewers$100,000 buyoutN/A$100,000

FAQs on William Contreras

A. William Contreras is under a one-year, $6,100,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

A. William Contreras' contract with the Milwaukee Brewers is one-year long.

A. William Contreras weighs 82 kilograms.

A. Yes, Wilson and William Contreras are brothers and both are MLB players.

A. William Contreras got traded to the Milwaukee Brewers from the Atlanta Braves on December 12, 2022.

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