Christian Yelich's contract with Brewers - Exploring timeline, career earnings and everything else

Christian Yelich is boosting the Brewers’ lineup with his valuable presence. Though he struggled initially in the regular season after returning from back surgery, he is resuming his form. The Brewers’ left-fielder recently posted a 465-foot home run against the Rockies, demonstrating his mettle as a hitter. As the player’s performance is following an upward trajectory, let’s find out everything about his contract with the Brewers and other interesting facts, including career earnings.

Christian Yelich contract timeline with Marlins and Brewers
Christian Yelich kickstarted his MLB career as Florida Marlins’ draft in 2010. Per Spotrac’s transactions data, the Miami Marlins picked him up in 2014 via a $505K, 1-year contract. His second significant deal was a 7-year, $49.57M contract extension with the Marlins. The Brewers inducted him in their camp through a blockbuster deal in which four prospects were exchanged for Yelich. Currently, he is under contract with the Brewers, and that deal gives him several reasons to smile.

The Christian Yelich $188.5 million contract extension with the #Brewers is now official.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 5, 2020

Here is the contract timeline of Christian Yelich with the Marlins and Brewers:

• Aug 16, 2010 – Florida Marlins: Signed first pro contract, paid $1.7M signing bonus.
• Mar 22, 2015 – Miami Marlins: 7-year, $49.57M contract extension covering seasons till 2021.
• Jan 25, 2018 – Milwaukee Brewers: The Marlins traded him to the Brewers in exchange for four prospects.
• Mar 6, 2020 – Milwaukee Brewers: 9-year, $215M extension (2020–2028), provided a mutual option for 2029.
• 2022–2028 – Milwaukee Brewers: Earns $26M annually, with $4M deferred annually.
• 2029—Milwaukee Brewers: A mutual option valued at $20M, $6.5M buyout if declined.
• 2031–2042 – Milwaukee Brewers: $2.5M in deferred salary every July 1.

Total career earnings and additional income opportunities provided in Brewers’ contract
The Milwaukee Brewers’ 7-year, $188,500,000 contract has a full no-trade clause but also includes a deferred payments arrangement. Brewers have offered lots of opportunities to earn extra to the left-fielder. For instance, winning MVP first position can fetch him an incentive of $1,00,000. On winning MVP’s second and third position, he will be awarded $75,000 and $50,000, respectively.

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On winning All-Star, Silver Slugger, WS MVP, Aaron Award, and Comeback POTY recognitions, the Brewers will pay him an incentive of $50,000 each for every award. He can earn $25,000 each for Gold Glove and NCS MVP awards.


Per Spotrac’s data, the left-fielder’s total earnings from his 11-year-long MLB career amount to $130,885,613. He will take home a cash earning of $22,000,000 in 2025.

Christian Yelich’s top endorsements adding to his income
The deepening connection with the community and fans makes Christian Yelich a marketable face. He leverages his brand value to attract businesses for joint promotions and various paid collaborations. Some top brands he is associated with include Pepsi, Nike, Louisville Slugger, Under Armour, Rawlings, The Topps Company, Stance Inc., New Era, Nerf, Associated Bank, and so on.

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Yelich also engages in philanthropic initiatives to boost community development. He recently collaborated with Vestaboard to distribute message boards to organizations. This distribution drive was a part of the Inspire Community program. Christian Yelich, with his family, organizes the ‘Home Plate Charity’ event to raise funds for philanthropic initiatives dedicated to the military and the underprivileged. Last year, they raised $300,000 through this event.


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