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 the year's end, he earned recognition as a member of the post-season Triple-A all-star team.
Wilyer Abreu Contract
In 2025, Abreu signed a one-year $780,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $780,000 | - | $780,000 | - | $780,000 |
Wilyer Abreu Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2017 | - | $300,000 | - | - | $300,000 |
| 2023 | $720,000 | - | $720,000 | - | $720,000 |
| 2024 | $749,500 | - | $749,500 | - | $749,500 |
| 2025 | $780,000 | - | $780,000 | - | $780,000 |
Wilyer Abreu Salary: How much is Wilyer Abreu getting paid?
As of 2025, Wilyer Abreu’s salary is set at $780,000 while playing for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball.
In 2025, he signed a one-year contract extension with the organization that specifies his 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 $780,000 for the 2025 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 $1.48 per minute.
In comparison, during the 2024 season, his base salary was $749,500. This translates into an approximate per-minute earning of $1.42 for that year.
Wilyer Abreu Career Earnings
As of May 2025, Abreu's total career earnings amount to $2,353,085 according to Spotrac.
How much of Wilyer Abreu’s Contract is guaranteed?
The full amount of $780,000 in Wilyer Abreu’s one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox is guaranteed for the 2025 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.
FAQs on Wilyer Abreu
A. Wilyer Abreu is from Maracaibo, Venezuela.
A. Wilyer Abreu is 25 years old as of May 2025. 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.
